Insights
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05 February 2020
HMRC has announced there are to be changes to the Employment Allowance (EA) which could affect a significant number of businesses currently eligible to claim. Michael McAllister outlines what employers should be aware of in this short blog.
29 January 2020
A busy Brexit month aheadAs Brexit day approaches on 31 January, momentum continues to build as the final hurdle has been passed - the European Parliament has ratified the Withdrawal Agreement Bill, after the heads of the European Commission & Council signed their consent earlier in the process.
27 January 2020
Jack’s Law: Statutory parental bereavement leave rules to come into force from April 2020New rules have been announced by the UK Government entitling parents who suffer the loss of a child to two weeks’ statutory parental bereavement leave (SPBL) from April 2020. Parents employed in a job for six months or more will also be able to claim statutory pay for the two-week period. It is estimated that the new regulations will help to support around 10,000 parents a year.
Anna Hall
People Coordinator
23 January 2020
My JC Path: From Johnston Carmichael Wealth to a People Experience secondmentAt Johnston Carmichael there’s no shortage of opportunities - you can take your JC Path in any direction you choose. In this short blog, Anna Hall explains how a secondment has helped her grow her own way, from starting out as a Technical Assistant at Johnston Carmichael Wealth to developing new skills as part of our People Experience team.
17 January 2020
Taking the scenic route – Scottish Budget date 2020Finance Secretary, Derek Mackay, announced that the Scottish Government will now publish its budget on 6 February 2020, in response to the UK Chancellor announcing that the UK Budget will take place on 11 March. We explore what this timing clash means for businesses and how you can prepare.
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