The recent high profile move into administration by Rangers FC has brought an outcry from fans and commentators alike, as the club’s very existence is threatened by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC). Is it right that the players be taxed in the same way employees usually would be? HMRC certainly believes so. The general […]
The Parental Leave Directive (2010/18/EC) increases the minimum parental leave provision from three to four months. Member States were required to implement the Directive by 8th March 2012. However, Member States can delay implementation by a year if this is necessary “to take account of particular difficulties”. It has been reported that the Department for […]
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has published a revised timetable to reflect the new date by which smaller employers will be subject to the auto-enrolment duties. According to the new timetable, auto-enrolment will apply for everyone by February 2018.This follows a Government announcement in November 2011 that businesses would be given more time […]
