IR35 and the “off payroll rules” are once again hitting the headlines, with HMRC giving its biggest indication yet that the rules may be extended to the private sector.
This webinar will focus on contracts that recruiters have in place with hirers, whether a recruiters own terms, or those drafted by a hirer or RPO, and some of the common problems we see with these agreements which could result in future liability or lost fee, and steps that can be taken to address these matters and offer greater protection.
From a quick message to a family member whilst at work all the way to the Upper Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights: the latest ruling on privacy rights should be a reminder to all employers that monitoring their employees’ communications is a risky business.
The Criminal Finances Act 2017, which comes fully into effect on 30 September 2017, introduces new corporate offences for failing to prevent the facilitation of tax evasion, both in the UK and abroad.
Leading cyber security expert Francis West, CEO of WestTek Solutions, will be speaking
on how recruitment businesses can protect their data against cyber attacks and
the technological implications of GDPR at our seminar being held on 10th October in London.
Most recruiters know the importance of obtaining candidates’ consent to use personal data in order to comply with their obligations under data protection legislation.
The recent prosecution and fine of HomeServe Membership Ltd’s recruitment manager should serve as a warning to all companies about the potential consequences of employees illegally sharing personal data that they have access to as part of their job.
Ravi Murphy, director of Lawspeed said “the new laws are very complex, with severe penalties for non-compliance. The law will apply from May 2018, but it is essential for recruiters to prepare early. The seminars will deal with “the what, the why and the how”, with attendees learning about the areas of operation affected, processes […]
Now called ‘Service Provider Accreditation’, Lawspeed’s new SPA service provides assurance to anyone wishing to use a service provider or umbrella company as its payment provider. In announcing the updated service, first launched in 2009, Lawspeed director Ravi Murphy said “tax regulation and rights such as under the AWR can prove a minefield for the […]
A recent ruling in the High Court serves as a reminder to all business owners, especially recruiters, of how important it is to ensure that contracts of engagement with employees and other personnel include strong provisions protecting your confidential information. For those in the recruitment sector this means your databases of candidates and clients – […]
