The Government confirmed on the 8th June a powerful new workers’ watchdog will be created to protect the rights of UK workers. The watchdog will be responsible for tackling modern slavery, protecting agency workers and enforcing the minimum wage, which are currently managed by 3 different bodies.Business minister Paul Scully quoted "This new workers’ watchdog will help us crack down on any abuses of workers’ rights and take action against companies that turn a blind eye to abuses … [Read more...]
Furlough numbers continue to decline
Government’s Plan for Jobs pay off as figures indicate 1.3 million fewer employees accessing furlough. An optimistic outlook for the labour market indeed. At an all-time low this year, statistics published by GOV.UK on the 3rd June reveal that the number of workers relying on government support fell to 3.4 million. March and April showed 1.3 million employees moving off furlough, with some of the highest falls in the under 18s and 18 – 24 age group. Furthermore, the furlough … [Read more...]
Are you calculating holiday pay at 12.07%? If so, you could be held liable for pay differences.
The position regarding holiday pay entitlement for workers with varying work patterns was considered by the Court of Appeal in the 2019 case of Harpur Trust vs. Brazel Case Study Ms Brazel, a clarinet and saxophone teacher worked at schools providing individual lessons to its pupils. She worked on average between 10 and 15 hours per week. She was paid by the hour and did not work during the school holidays. Ms Brazel was required to take her holiday entitlement.The school did what … [Read more...]
IR35 Case Study
Among other things, you’ll find that you’re not the first one who was ever confused and frightened and even sickened by human behaviour. J D Salinger.IR35 came into effect in 2000. Before the days of IR35, the most common way of operating as a contractor was as a self-employed individual. In the late 1980’s, HMRC introduced a new rule making any recruitment company engaging in self-employed workers, liable for any unpaid Tax if they failed to deduct full PAYE prior to payment to the … [Read more...]
Your IR35 Time Is Almost Up
With many still thinking IR35 will be delayed on ‘Tax Day’ the 23rd March, reports show no signs of IR35 being a topic of conversation. Tax Day is for the Government to publish tax consultations as part of their 10 year administration strategy, to create a tax system fit for the 21st Century.Part of these consultations will include false CJRS claims, which HMRC have already written to 27,000 claimants where there is a high risk that what they have claimed is incorrect. The action and … [Read more...]
The IR35 Facts & Myths
Following the budget announcement, I think I speak on behalf of the entire population; it is a lot to digest and understand. With that said, the Government have predicted that the United Kingdom will return to pre-covid levels by the middle of 2022.As we are all aware, the IR35 reform will be going ahead and those contractors operating through a limited company, deemed to fall inside of IR35, will no longer be able to do so come April 2021. We have already seen some enquiries come through … [Read more...]
IR35 reform, one month to go
With April the 6th looming, there is no room for anyone to be burying their heads in the sand! Not to worry though, here at ePayMe, our knowledgeable and dedicated team are on hand to answer any of your questions. There have been many questions and some debates surrounding the best route for your workforce to go down, once the changes have been implemented. We are sure many clients are aware outsourcing their payroll is the best option; Furlough, statutory payments, answering pay enquiries, … [Read more...]
IR35 – Key steps to a successful transition
Since the beginning of the year, we have seen an influx of enquiries and requests for support from contractors operating through their own limited companies due to the IR35 reform looming.Our key steps to success have seen a smooth transition for many contractors whom are affected by the changes to the IR35 regulations.What are these steps?Communication – our expert team have the knowledge to answer any IR35 and payroll related questions, we like to get the questions out the way to … [Read more...]
Budget 2021 – The key points
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has just revealed the contents of his Budget in the House of Commons.Here are the key points: UK economy forecast to return to pre-Covid levels by middle of 2022 Annual growth set to rebound by 4% this year, followed by 7.3% growth in 2022 Unemployment expected to peak at 6.5% next year, lower than 11.9% previously predicted UK to borrow a peacetime record of £355bn this year. Borrowing to total £234bn in 2021-22 Debt as a share of GDP to fall … [Read more...]
VAT Deferral New Payment Scheme – online service opens
Over half a million businesses that deferred VAT payments last year can now join the new online VAT Deferral New Payment Scheme to pay it in smaller monthly instalments, HMRC announced 23 February 2021.In order to take advantage of the new payment scheme businesses will need to have deferred VAT payments between March and June 2020 under the VAT Payment Deferral Scheme. They will now be given the option to pay their deferred VAT in equal consecutive monthly instalments … [Read more...]