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The Good Work Plan 2020
Significant employment law reforms took place on 6 April 2020, which will have a huge impact for many SME’s under the Good Work Plan 2020. Contracts of Employment Post 6th of April 2020 all new starter employees have a day one right to a contract of employment. Previously you had 8 weeks to provide a new starter with a contract. Now it must be given on the first day, if not before. In addition to the previous Section 1 employment particulars requirements, all statement of terms/contracts of employment must include: Full details of the hours of work, including days of (more…)
National Minimum Wage and Living Wage increases
The increase in the National Minimum Wage and Living Wage came into effect on 1st April. If you have employees’ currently on Furlough, these new rates must be applied to their pay. The government will continue to cover 80% of the employee’s total wage, including the new increase. The full set of rates can be seen below: National Living Wage for those aged 25 and over will increase to £8.72 an hour National Minimum Wage for those aged 21 to 24 is increasing to £8.20 an hour National Minimum Wage for those aged 18 to 20 is increasing to £6.45 (more…)
Introduction to Business Rates
Businesses have to pay business rates as a contribution to the cost of services provided by local authorities. The guide will outline what business rates are and the types of premises on which they are payable. It explains how business rates are calculated and how the rateable value of business premises is determined in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. (more…)
Making Tax Digital
From the 1st April 2019 Making Tax Digital (MTD) is a key part of the Governments plans to make it easier for individuals and businesses to get their tax right and keep on top of their affairs. The primary aim of Making Tax Digital is to make the administration of tax effective and easier for taxpayers through the fully digitalised tax system by 2020, which in turn will reduce the overheads for HMRC for managing tax. HMRC’s ambition is to become one of the most digitally advanced tax administrations in the world. Making Tax Digital is making fundamental changes to (more…)
Apprenticeships in a small business Guide
Find out what is involved in taking on an apprentice, including how to find a scheme and how much to pay apprentices. To help get you started the Forum of Private Business have put together some of the sources of help and information available to small business when looking to take on an apprentice. (more…)
Pensions Auto-Enrolment Guide
The law on pensions has changed and all employees, no matter how small a business, will need to put a pension scheme in place and automatically enrol all eligible employees. If you are still unsure how workplace pension auto-enrolment works download our free guide to find out what needs to be done to prepare your business. Not complying with staging dates can incur serious consequences to the employer. Members can obtain a free consultation and report on your pension obligations. (more…)
Choosing an Accountant Guide
Accountants provide small businesses with a range of services including bookkeeping, preparing financial statements, calculating tax and advice on minimising tax and other costs. Our guide explains the services offered by accountants, what to look for when choosing an accountant and how to find and appoint one. We provide information on monitoring and assessing the service you receive and give an indication of the likely costs to you and your business. (more…)
Importance of Protecting the UK’s Small Businesses Pocket Guide
Their importance for the economy – exporting, innovation and growth. The Forum’s comprehensive range of insurance and risk management solutions are designed to protect small employers and help them to survive traumatic events. A guide to the Importance of Protecting the UK’s Small Businesses. (more…)
Forum of Private Business Pocket Guide for Start-up Businesses
Are you looking to start a new business? Do you have an idea and you’re not sure where to start? Our Forum of Private Business Start-up guide gives tips to starting a new business from scratch, showing you the basics of what you need to do. (more…)
The essential guide to automatic enrolment
The law on workplace pensions has now changed and under the Pensions Act 2008 every employer in the UK must put certain staff into a pension scheme and contribute towards it. If you employ at least one person you are an employer and you, therefore, have legal duties to comply with the automatic enrolment. (more…)
Forum of Private Business Employment Guide 2020
The Forum of Private Business Employment Guide 2020 is a comprehensive, detailed and up to date examination of procedures, practices and paperwork that every business needs in order to flourish and succeed in today’s competitive and challenging commercial environment. Operating in tandem with the Forums Member helpline the Employment Guide is an essential tool for any employer. This is a preview only and is not available to download. If you would like to purchase a copy contact our membership advisors on 01565 626001 (more…)
