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The PSC (Persons with Significant Controls) Register is set to replace the current annual return form as of June 2016. As this will be on public register via Companies House, organisations should inform all everyone’s details which will appear on…
Original Author: Assent Risk Management Original Links: N/A On the 11 November 2015, the European Court of Justice passed down its judgement on holiday when workers change their hours during the holiday year. They did this in Greenfield v The Care…
CMA issues updated guidance on recent Consumer Rights Act 2015 changes. Act comes in to force 1st October 2015. Applies to terms in a contract or other materials (and does not have to be written down). Wording must be clear. Original…
New Small Business Commissioner to be appointed. Will provide advice to small business on resolving disputes with larger companies. Offer access to mediation services. Investigate complaints. Consultation closed 21st Aug 15. Original Author: BIS Original Links: Content The Small Business…
Summary Aims to improve access to finance. Increase transparency on payment practices and policies of UK’s largest companies. Reduce Red Tape. New independent Small Business Appeals Champion appointed. Increased support available from UK Export Finance and more help for exporters. Streamlining public…
Summary Implement the 2014 EU Public Sector Procurement Directive. Due to come into force on 26 February 2015. Replacing the Public Contracts Regulations 2006. Original Author: Cabinet Office & Crown Commercial Service Original Link: Content The Public Contracts Regulations 2015…
Summary 37 Organisations named and shamed. HMRC’s enforcement budget to be increased by £3 million. Between them they owe workers a total of over £177,000 in arrears. Rates at 15/01/15: Adult rate (21 and over) – £6.50 per hour 18…
Exclusivity clauses on zero hours contracts which prevent employees from working for other employees will be banned. A code of practice will be developed by the end of 2014. Find out more at
The Government has amended the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of the Environment) Regulations. These Regulations discuss how to manage employees when the business location is moved. Under the changes, the employer will be permitted to negotiate terms and conditions of…