Controversy about employer's NIC deduction by umbrellas unjustified
In recent weeks, many agencies and umbrella companies have been concerned about reports in the press and circulating through social media that contractors who provide services through an umbrella company are having employer NICs and other employer costs unlawfully deducted from their pay packet. Adrian Marlowe explains the position.
Business confidence in hiring continues to improve as lockdown exit plan announced
Employers’ confidence in their ability to hire new staff rose to net: +7 in November 2020-January 2021, an increase of two percentage points on the previous rolling quarter, according to new REC data.
CIPD welcomes news that gender pay gap reporting enforcement won’t be suspended, but says delay could send the wrong signal to employers
The CIPD, the professional body for HR and people development, has responded to the news that gender pay gap reporting enforcement will be delayed until Monday 4 October 2021
