HOMEWORKING - 22.04.2024
Can you force a return to the office?
Where staff had previously been working from home during the pandemic, can you require them to return to the office for a minimum amount of time under a hybrid working arrangement?
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ABSENCE - 15.04.2024
Employee calls in sick following London Marathon
The London Marathon takes place this Sunday, 21 April 2024. If an employee calls in sick the day after, or following a similar event, is there anything you can do about it?
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WORKPLACE STRESS - 08.04.2024
April is Stress Awareness Month
Stress accounts for around half of all work-related ill health, causing problems for millions of workers and employers. How can you use this year’s Stress Awareness Month to improve the situation in your workplace?
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REPAIRS - 05.04.2024
Have you underclaimed expenses?
In 2022/23 HMRC sent a nudge letter to taxpayers that included a statement saying that upgrading a boiler wouldn’t be a deductible expense for tax purposes. It’s now writing to individuals admitting that this was wrong. What action do you need to take?
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RECRUITMENT - 02.04.2024
Responsible AI recruitment
The government has published new guidance on procuring and deploying AI in the recruitment process, e.g. during the sourcing, screening, interview or selection stages. Is it worth a look?
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SELF-ASSESSMENT - 21.03.2024
HMRC U-turn on helpline closures
Earlier this week, HMRC announced that it would be scaling back its tax helplines, a move that was widely criticised. It has now seemingly reversed the decision. What’s going on?
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