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IR35 Update - High Profile Cases Involving Two Media Personalities

Wednesday, 19 April 2023

By way of reminder, the IR35 legislation has now been in place since 2000 with the aim of cracking down on bogus self-employment status.

IR35 Update - High Profile Cases Involving Two Media Personalities

Articles & Blogs Recruitment

Holiday Pay and Agency Workers

Friday, 10 March 2023

The Government is currently consulting on a proposal to change the way holiday entitlement works for permanently retained part year and irregular hour workers.

Holiday Pay and Agency Workers

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New Guidance on Avoiding Anti-Competitive Behaviour in Recruitment

Friday, 10 March 2023

On 9 February 2023 the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published some new guidance aimed at reminding employers and recruiters of their legal obligations to avoid collusion when it comes to employee pay, working conditions and the hiring of staff.

New Guidance on Avoiding Anti-Competitive Behaviour in Recruitment

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Updated Guidance on Working Through an Umbrella Company

Friday, 10 March 2023

On 9 February 2023, HMRC updated its guidance, Working through an umbrella company, for the first time since November 2022. The update included new material on 'how you get paid' and 'checking your payslip'.

Updated Guidance on Working Through an Umbrella Company

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Government Backs Bill to Introduce Right to Request Predictable Working Pattern

Thursday, 09 March 2023

The Government has backed a Private Members' Bill which, if passed, will introduce a new framework for workers and agency workers to request a predictable working pattern.

Government Backs Bill to Introduce Right to Request Predictable Working Pattern

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Redundancy Update for the Recruitment Sector

Tuesday, 17 January 2023

With the UK economy in recession, and predicted by some to remain so for the whole of 2023, many recruitment organisations may have to consider restructuring or making redundancies this year.

Redundancy Update for the Recruitment Sector

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What to Expect in Employment Law in 2023

Friday, 06 January 2023

As the New Year gets underway, we have looked at some of the key employment law developments anticipated in 2023.

What to Expect in Employment Law in 2023

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The Use of Agency Workers During Strike Action

Thursday, 17 November 2022

The current economic climate has created an environment whereby many trade unions are balloting members in relation to strike action.

The Use of Agency Workers During Strike Action

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The Impact of the Retained EU Law (Revocation & Reform) Bill 2022 on Agency Workers

Thursday, 17 November 2022

New legal uncertainty faces agency workers in 2024.

The Impact of the Retained EU Law (Revocation & Reform) Bill 2022 on Agency Workers

Articles & Blogs Employment Recruitment

Umbrella Companies in Recruitment - A Legal Perspective

Thursday, 30 June 2022

The use of umbrella companies in the recruitment sector has been rising significantly. In light of this, we will take a closer look at what an umbrella company is and does, as well as the legal implications of this.

Umbrella Companies in Recruitment  - A Legal Perspective

Employment Recruitment

IR35 - HMRC's Grace Period Has Officially Ended

Monday, 20 June 2022

Since the off payroll working rules were extended to the private sector on 6 April 2021, HMRC issued a 12 month grace period for businesses to adapt to the new rules.

IR35 - HMRC's Grace Period Has Officially Ended

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Is Your Recruitment Business Managing Its Marketing and Cookies?

Friday, 17 June 2022

Effective direct marketing allows recruitment businesses to provide a positive experience to clients and candidates.

Is Your Recruitment Business Managing Its Marketing and Cookies?

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Is the Non-Compete Restriction Enforceable and Making a Comeback?

Monday, 09 May 2022

The majority of recruitment business model themselves as professional service firms, regularly requiring their key staff to enter into restrictive covenants to protect their commercial client and candidate relationships after the ending of the employment.

Is the Non-Compete Restriction Enforceable and Making a Comeback?

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How to Avoid a Fine for Data Breach - Sometimes Even Lawyers Get it Wrong

Friday, 25 March 2022

The ICO issued criminal lawyers, Tuckers Solicitors, a £98,000 fine for failing to securely process their clients' personal data against unauthorised or unlawful processing and against accidental loss, destruction or damage.

How to Avoid a Fine for Data Breach - Sometimes Even Lawyers Get it Wrong

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Tempcover Ltd Fined - The Unintended Cost of Marketing

Friday, 25 March 2022

Between November 2019 and May 2020, 13 complaints were made against Tempcover for spam messages they 'did not consent to'. 12 were made via Mobile UK and one directly to the ICO.

Tempcover Ltd Fined - The Unintended Cost of Marketing