Retail Staff and Employers Urge Protection Against Rising Violence and Abuse in Northern Ireland Shops
In Northern Ireland, retail workers face an "epidemic" of violence and abuse due to a doubling of shoplifting since...
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Strengthened Policing Needed to Safeguard Retail Workers, Says Committee Report
In a recent report by the Home Affairs Committee, they urge for a "much stronger policing response" to combat...
Government Extends Job Support Scheme to Pay Up to Half of Employees’ Wages
Chancellor Rishi Sunak announces major updates to the Job Support Scheme, with the government now paying up to half...
£3.5bn Furlough Fraud or Error Claims: HMRC Estimates
In a recent appearance before the Public Accounts Committee, HMRC's permanent secretary Jim Harra revealed that up to £3.5bn...
UK Employers Given 30 Days to Confess Furlough Abuses or Face Penalties
In a bid to crack down on furlough fraud, new legislation is being fast-tracked, allowing HMRC to reclaim overpaid...
Chancellor Extends Furlough Scheme Deadline for More Workers
Chancellor Rishi Sunak extends Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme deadline after discovering many recent job-changers would be left out. New...
Gender Pay Gap Reporting Suspended Amid Covid-19 Crisis
In a move to ease pressure on businesses amidst the coronavirus pandemic, the Government Equalities Office (GEO) and the...
Accessing the Job Retention Scheme: A Guide for Employers
In a recent explanation by Nigel Morris, tax director at MHA MacIntyre Hudson, employers can access the Job Retention...
Retail Sector Sees Record Underpayment of Minimum Wage
In a recent report by HMRC, the retail sector had the second highest number of underpaid workers, with 51,300...
Employers Rebrand Low-Skilled Jobs as Apprenticeships, Report Finds
In a new report by Reform, it's revealed that some employers are rebranding low-skilled jobs as 'apprenticeships', taking advantage...