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Ramadan : top tips for employers

Ramadan : top tips for employers

14 Mar, 2023

Ramadan will be starting soon.  It will start on the evening of Wednesday 22 March which is the first sighting of the moon over Mecca and will last up to the evening of 21 April 2023. It is the most important time of the year for Muslims and is a month of fasting, prayer, reflection and for spending time with those closest to them.  

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The cost of living crisis and its impact on HR

The cost of living crisis and its impact on HR

16 Feb, 2023

The cost of living crisis means we are all paying a lot more for energy and food, as well as things like mortgages, rent and fuel. Inflation is running at a double digit pace, the highest in 40 years and far outpacing wage growth. Naturally, this will have a knock on effect on your workforce. In this article, we set out some issues which you may face as a result of this crisis. 

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Do I have to pay tax on my settlement agreement?

Do I have to pay tax on my settlement agreement?

30 Sep, 2022

There are several elements within a settlement agreement that are usually taxable. These include but are not limited to: -

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The Queen’s Funeral and Bank Holidays

The Queen’s Funeral and Bank Holidays

14 Sep, 2022

At present, there are 8 bank holidays per year in England and Wales. Following the recent death of Queen Elizabeth II, it has been announced that the day of her funeral - Monday 19 September - will be a national bank holiday for the whole of the UK. 

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Redundancy and Settlement Agreements

Redundancy and Settlement Agreements

10 Jul, 2022

Redundancy is one of the potentially fair reasons for dismissal.

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The differences between a COT3 and Settlement Agreement

The differences between a COT3 and Settlement Agreement

24 Jun, 2022

COT3 and Settlement Agreements are both agreements which are used to resolve employment related disputes but there are some differences between the two. 

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