Shoosmiths LLP | European Union, United Kingdom | 28 Mar 2019
April is always a key time for employers as the Government introduces a raft of changes to annual pay rates and looks ahead to upcoming proposals for…
Shoosmiths LLP | United Kingdom | 20 Mar 2019
In this article, our second of three guides to drafting settlement agreements, we focus on the terms and clauses that are an absolute necessity for…
Shoosmiths LLP | United Kingdom | 8 Aug 2018
In this second of two articles I'm going to share with you, as employers of sponsored migrant workers, five more pearls of wisdom that may have passed…
Shoosmiths LLP | United Kingdom | 16 Jun 2017
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is responsible for enforcing the National Minimum Wage (NMW). Press and anecdotal reports suggest it is particularly…
Shoosmiths LLP | United Kingdom | 24 Mar 2017
This April looks like being a busy time for the HR team with lots of employment law changes coming into force. We summarise what you need to know. 1…
Shoosmiths LLP | United Kingdom | 16 Feb 2017
The test to establish employment status is notoriously complex. Determining whether someone is an employee, a worker or a self-employed contractor…
Shoosmiths LLP | United Kingdom | 14 Feb 2017
The National Minimum Wage (the 'NMW') was introduced in 1999 and applies to most workers aged 16 or over. The NMW is set by the government and…
Shoosmiths LLP | United Kingdom | 9 Feb 2017
Draft legislation implementing increases to national minimum wage rates from 1 April 2017 has been published. National minimum wage From 1 April 2017…
Shoosmiths LLP | United Kingdom | 25 Nov 2016
The Chancellor delivered his Autumn Statement on 23 November 2016 and there were several employment law aspects of note. Employee Shareholder Status…
Shoosmiths LLP | United Kingdom | 16 Sep 2016
Benefits in kind are regarded by employers as a useful tool for rewarding staff. However, the government has recently launched a consultation on…