Closure of SSP Rebate Scheme
HMRC has announced that the Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme will close on 17 March 2022. Employers will no longer be able to claim back Statutory Sick Pay for their employees’ coronavirus-related…
Returning back to the workplace
With restrictions slowly easing, there are plenty of employers who will be looking to get their employees back to the workplace as soon as they can. But many of us…
Ward Williams HR Newsletter – COVID-19 Update: November 2020
Our November newsletter has arrived! It can be viewed here: https://bit.ly/WWHR_Newsletter_Nov20 This month we cover the below topics: Changes to claim period for the Coronavirus Job Retention SchemeSupporting staff Mental Health…
Job Support Scheme – more details
Updated 23rd October Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced today a further amendment to the Job Support Scheme, which is due to begin on 1 November 2020. The schemes will now…
Furlough cash fraudulently claimed
Updated 23rd October 2020 British companies may have fraudulently claimed up to £4 billion intended for furlough workers - with £2 billion being taken by organised criminals - a damning…
IR35 /Off worker rules update
The Government has announced it will delay the roll-out of new IR35 Off-Payroll Tax rules for 12 months. This announced by the chief secretary to the Treasury, Steve Barclay, in the House…
Ward Williams HR Coronavirus Business Continuity Plan
The spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to dominate the news, with major implications for public health and the NHS. It is also causing economic disruption and we want to…
