COVID-19 Roadmap out of lockdown – 26/02/2021
With the announcement of the UK roadmap out of lockdown by the PM, we thought it beneficial to set out what the current roadmap looks like and how it will affect your business and employees.
Payroll News – February 2021
UK Payroll updates for February 2021, regarding the Furlough Scheme, Statutory Sick Pay Rebate, and much more…
Updated Treasury Direction No.6 & Government List Of Claiming Employers – 28/01/2021
Yesterday 27 January 2021 we issued information on the new Treasury Direction (now number 6) regarding the extension of the CJRS to 30 April 2021.
UK: CJRS/Furlough Update – Extension until end of April 2021
The furlough scheme has been extended until the end of April 2021 with the government continuing to contribute 80% towards wages.
No More Free Movement – Brexit Update – December 2020
With much trepidation for everyone following the year that we have all experienced, it would be easy to forget the word Brexit and Free Movement amongst all of the news.
UK: 02/12/2020 Christmas Furlough HMRC Update
Last night 1 December, HMRC issued a number of amendments to their on-line documents relating to furlough, mainly to remove out of date information relating to the scheme prior to 1 November.
Time Limits for Furlough Claims Government Update – 20/11/20
Last week we sent out a newsletter on time limits for furlough claims. On the 19th of November, the Government issued a list of what they deem as a reasonable excuse should your claim fall outside of the time limits.
UK: Extended CJRS Update – How to claim, and what you can claim
Following the announcement of the extended CJRS scheme at the end of October, it was confirmed that there would be a further update issued on the 10 November. HMRC last night issued the revised guidance on the CJRS scheme which apply from 1 November.
Hong Kong: Maternity Leave to Increase by 4 Weeks
The Hong Kong government has announced that maternity leave will increase by 4 weeks, this will come into effect on the 11 December 2020.
Hong Kong: Changes Made to Anti-Discrimination Laws
The Discrimination Legislation (Miscellaneous Amendments) Ordinance 2020 (“Ordinance”) was announced on the 19 June 2020.