Employee Benefits

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

The government has welcomed next steps towards implementing the Value for Money framework in the defined contribution (DC) pensions market. The FCA will work with the government and The Pensions Regulator (TPR) for consistency with the development of legislative requirements across all DC and trust-based schemes.

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Workplace Insight

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

The Scottish government is to trial a four day working week for many civil servants. After twelve months, if the trial proves successful, the four day week scheme could be extended to include a wider range of central government bodies, councils and quangos. Only 4 percent of participants are definitely not continuing.

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Employee Benefits

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

The government has published its response to its Occupational health: working better consultation, in which it stated it will meet employers’ requests for clearer guidance and support. The government published its response at the same time as the Autumn Statement.

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Employee Benefits

JANUARY 13, 2023

The government has launched a consultation into the way holiday pay and entitlement is calculated for temporary, part-year and zero hours workers. The government is seeking responses from employers, workers, business representative groups, unions, and those representing the interests of groups in the labour market.

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HR Digest

APRIL 14, 2023

The Australian government has announced an increase in funding for disability employment support, with an aim to create more job opportunities for individuals with disabilities. In a bid to bridge this gap, the government has allocated an additional AUD 92.1 for those without disabilities. for those without disabilities.

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Employee Benefits

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Autumn budget 2022: The government has decided to maintain the current freeze on employers’ national insurance (NI) contribution thresholds for a further two years. “A lower tax regime keeps unemployment low, maximises government receipts through income tax and corporation tax.

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Employee Benefits

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Employees at the National Joint Council for Local Government Services (NJC) have accepted a pay deal , following a long-running dispute. The post National Joint Council for Local Government Services staff accept pay deal appeared first on Employee Benefits.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The post Conversations on Healthcare Governance appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.

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Workplace Insight

AUGUST 8, 2023

The UK government has announced it will be scaling back plans for thirty office ‘hubs’ outside of London by 25 percent and letting out surplus floor space to other departments as more civil service workers are choosing to work from home. However, currently just over half of that figure have been relocated.

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Employee Benefits

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The UK government has committed to introducing secondary legislation entitling employees to the ability to request flexible working from the first day of their employment. The post Government commits to making flexible working day one right appeared first on Employee Benefits.

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AssuredPartners

AUGUST 31, 2023

AssuredPartners stands above other insurance professionals nationally when it comes to our breadth of knowledge and experience within the government contracting market. We call our vertical Government Contractor Solutions because it is a solution that goes from the top to the bottom of contractor needs.

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Employee Benefits

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Autumn budget 2022: The government has agreed to raise the national living wage by 9.7% The national living wage is the rate set by the government as a legal minimum for employees aged above 23. The move is part of the government’s attempts to reach a national living wage rate of two-thirds of median UK earnings by 2024.

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Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has announced it is reporting the Conservative government to the International Labour Organisation (ILO) over the Strikes Act. Under the new law, which will apply to England, Scotland and Wales, the government would set minimum service levels after a consultation.

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Employee Benefits

JUNE 8, 2023

The UK government has issued an update on its planned pensions dashboards programme , stating that it needs additional delivery time and its connection deadline will be 31 October 2026. The post Government extends pensions dashboard connection deadline appeared first on Employee Benefits.

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Employee Benefits

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

The post Autumn Statement: Government announces plans to offer pension pot for life appeared first on Employee Benefits. Employees can currently transfer and amalgamate old pensions pots, often at zero cost, either into their current employers scheme or into a personal arrangement.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

MAY 9, 2023

The Biden administration has announced that the federal government will wind down its remaining COVID-19 vaccination mandates (including those for federal workers, contractors and international air travelers) effective May 11, 2023. This action coincides with the conclusion of the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE).

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Employee Benefits

JULY 21, 2023

This will feature guidance, an option to pursue accreditation, and additional government support services, such as outreach workers to support SMEs to meet the standards. Mel Stride MP, secretary of state for work and pensions, said: “This government is investing billions in getting people back to work and growing the economy.

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AssuredPartners

MAY 23, 2023

When you win a contract with the federal government, it’s important to understand that you are subject to numerous rules, regulations, and laws as a government contractor. Construction contracts with the federal government are governed by the Davis-Bacon Act (DBA.)

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Employee Benefits

JULY 14, 2023

The government has offered more than one million public sector workers pay rises of between 5%-7%. The government’s Education Hub said: “The government has listened to schools and head teachers and the additional funding announced today funds the full cost of the award above 3.5%, nationally. This is on top of the 5.4%

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Employee Benefits

APRIL 18, 2023

The government has published guidance for employers on how to voluntarily report on their ethnicity pay gaps. According to the government, it published the guidance in order to help employers looking to report their ethnicity pay data, by providing a consistent approach to follow.

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Employee Benefits

AUGUST 31, 2023

The government has confirmed it is to reinstate equal pay protection legislation after previously scrapping the European Union (EU) law behind it. The post Government confirms it will reinstate equal pay protection legislation appeared first on Employee Benefits.

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Employee Benefits

JUNE 6, 2023

The government has launched a consultation on non-discretionary tax-advantaged employee share schemes , including sharesave schemes and share incentive plans (Sips) as part of its aim to improve and increase their usage. The government is now looking to replicate the success of this through similar reforms for Sips and sharesave schemes.

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 24, 2023

Minister for Education and Welsh Language Jeremy Miles put forward the offer for this academic year (2022-23), which will be fully funded by the Welsh government. The NEU and Welsh government commenced negotiations on pay in January, with 92% of teachers in the country voting to strike earlier this year. The offer comprised a 1.5%

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Employee Benefits

JANUARY 24, 2023

The government has published its response to the Women and Equalities Committee’s report on menopause and the workplace , which included recommendations regarding a dedicated menopause leave pilot. However, the government stated that it has accepted, partly accepted or accepted in principle six of the recommendations.

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 27, 2023

The UK government has implemented legislation designed to protect seafarers from receiving pay levels below the national minimum wage. This was introduced as part of the government’s nine-point plan to boost rights and working conditions for sea workers. Those who fail to comply will be refused harbour access.

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 15, 2023

Spring Budget 2023: In addition to introducing support for disabled people and those unable to work due to long-term sickness absence, Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has pledged government support for those forced to leave work due to mental health and musculoskeletal issues.

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 7, 2023

The UK government has appointed Helen Tomlinson to be its first menopause employment champion , as part of a call for more employers to develop dedicated menopause policies. The post Government names first menopause employment champion appeared first on Employee Benefits.

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Employee Benefits

JULY 11, 2023

Nine of the UK’s largest defined contribution (DC) pension providers have come to an agreement with the government to improve pension schemes. This could unlock up to £75 billion of additional investment from DC and local government pensions. Value and outcomes should drive decisions, not cost.”

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Employee Benefits

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Autumn budget 2022: The government has reduced the threshold at which the 45% rate of income tax becomes payable, from £150,000 to £125,140. ” The post Government reduces 45% income tax threshold appeared first on Employee Benefits. Image credit: Gints Ivuskans / Shutterstock.com.

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APA Congress Today

JUNE 21, 2023

Realuz "Rea" Bisa was named PayrollOrg’s 2023 Government Partner Award Recipient during the 2023 Virtual Congress & Expo Opening General Session on June 21.

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Employee Benefits

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Autumn budget 2022: The government will maintain the current freeze on income tax personal allowance and higher-rate tax thresholds until April 2028. The post Government maintains income tax thresholds appeared first on Employee Benefits.

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AssuredPartners

OCTOBER 26, 2022

In April of 2021, President Biden issued Executive Order 14026 , which increased the minimum wage for employees of federal government contractors to $15. It is recommended that when working with a federal government contractor, you ask about their approach to fringe rates on their contracts.

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Employer Connection

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

31, 2023 , to the federal government. Employers that sponsor a self-funded health benefit plan are required to submit a Gag Clause Prohibition Compliance Attestation (GCPCA) by Dec. Plans administered by Star Marketing and Administration, Inc., comply with the provision established by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021.

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LACE Partners

JANUARY 9, 2023

In one of our latest pieces, Tim Ringo from our team takes a look at a recent article in The Times that focused on a government campaign to bring over-50’s out of retirement, assessing the impact for businesses. The post Protirement: Is the UK Government about to redefine ‘retirement’? appeared first on LACE Partners.

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Employee Benefits

APRIL 13, 2023

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has launched a government review designed to investigate boosting employment prospects for autistic people. “We are delighted to support the government on this vital review which will enable us to move from awareness to evidence-based action.

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Employee Benefits

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Autumn budget 2022: The government has confirmed that the pensions triple lock and credit will be protected, and rise by 10.1% Chris Noon, partner at Hymans Robertson, said: “There is welcome relief that the government has stuck to its manifesto promise and retained the triple lock, providing pensions with long-term protection.

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