Understanding pay, benefits, and tax is vital for legal professionals advising on employment matters. This topic covers the intricacies of compensation structures, statutory entitlements, and tax implications.
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The government has published proposed new benefit and pension rates for 2024 to 2025 including in respect of Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP), Statutory...
ET1 grounds of claim—indirect sex discrimination[Insert in para 8.2 of claim form ET1:]1The Claimant is a woman and the Respondent is [enter details,...
Waiver of noticeEmployers and employees can waive their right to be given notice when their employment relationship comes to an end.Waiving...
Constructive dismissaldismissal of an employee by their employer will typically be at the instigation of the employer. In other words, the employer...
What happens to pension contributions when an employee is on Statutory Sick Pay?All employees, irrespective of age, are entitled to claim a statutory sick pay (SSP) as long as they have average earnings of at least £112 per week (from 6 April 2016). SSP is paid at the current rate of £88.45 per week
Priority between loss reliefs in loss making companiesWhy does it matter?A company that is a member of a group and has incurred any of the types of losses available for surrender by way of group relief may, without any further rules, have more than one way in which to use the loss. There are a
If a beneficiary signs a deed of disclaimer of their share of an estate and the estate pays their legal fees, will that count as a PET against their estate?A disclaimer is the refusal of a gift prior to acceptance. The refusal of the gift must take place before the beneficiary accepts any benefit
Contributory negligence in personal injury claimsContributory negligence is a partial defence which can lead to a discount in damages.Other defences may also be relevant. See Practice Notes: Did the claimant consent to the risk of injury? and Was the claimant involved in an illegal activity?If a
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