Even though it has been signposted for years, NEST members should have had a small moment over the weekend when they felt a small seismic shudder, because some new opportunities opened up for them on 1 April.1. They can now transfer benefits into NEST;2. They can transfer their funds out of NEST, and3. There is no cap on the amount of contributions that they can pay in.The first is actually more exciting than billed, because there is no contribution charge on … [Read more...]
Jobs of the future may not have stable hours, holiday pay, sick pay, or pensions, DWP secretary says
Damian Green describes development in the labour market as 'exciting'.Jobs of the future may not have stable hours, holiday pay, sick pay, or pensions, the Work and Pensions Secretary has said.Damian Green described the trend in employment practices towards the so-called “gig economy” as “exciting” and said the changes had “huge potential”.The Cabinet minister’s endorsement of the approach comes a month after an employment tribunal found that drivers for the Uber car service should … [Read more...]