One year ago yesterday, the Government introduced the concept of shared parental leave (“SPL”) with an estimated a take up of between 2 – 8% in the first year. SPL gives parents the option of sharing statutory leave and pay between the two of them, rather than the traditional method of the mother being
With Wednesday’s budget all over the news, and the continued media scrum over Brexit or Fixit, a little known change in employment law has slipped in, unnoticed by most yet, I suspect, of importance to many. Childcare vouchers are an employee benefit for all eligible working parents. They’re a Government-approved, tax-efficient way of paying for
Credit check your customers and set their credit limit Always monitor customer’s credit limits. Ensure that customers credit limit is adhered to and not to be exceeded. Before taking on any new customers always be sure to credit check them. A late paying customer will affect your cash flow and your business. By credit checking
Christmas Business Bonuses They say the road to hell is paved with good intentions so employers should always consider these few points before dishing out their Christmas bonuses. 1. Even if it is explicitly stated in the contract of employment that any award of a Christmas bonus (or indeed any other bonus) is entirely discretionary,
Delegation in small business can be hard to do. Especially when you’re a one person operation. You have numerous tasks that pull you in multiple directions. It often feels like it is you against the world yet for many sole proprietors, delegation doesn’t come easily. We often believe it’s safer, easier or less expensive to
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