How divorcing couples are affected by tax
For couples facing divorce, the tax consequences of their financial settlement are unlikely to be at the forefront of their minds.
Read moreHow to split the pension on divorce
It is twenty years since the family courts in England and Wales were given the power to share pensions on divorce (Welfare Reform and Pensions Act 1999).
Read moreParental Bereavement Leave
A new workplace right for bereaved parents will come into force from 6 April 2020.
Read moreEstate Planning: Your Digital Footprint
This article looks at what happens to your digital assets after your death and considers any actions you can take to safeguard against any misdirection of assets, or loss of sentimentally or financially valuable materials.
Read moreReform of IHT - All-Party Parliamentary Group proposal paper
The snappily titled All-Party Parliamentary Group for Inheritance and Intergenerational Fairness (APPG) has published a paper proposing a complete overhaul of the existing UK inheritance tax (IHT) rules.
Read moreParliament in operation - BPF Futures event review
Colin Brown recently had the opportunity to attend a parliamentary seminar run by the Industry and Parliament Trust and organised through BPF.
Read moreNon-disclosure agreements in discrimination and harassment cases
Over the past few years, high profile news stories, such as those concerning Harvey Weinstein, and the Presidents Club dinner, have brought the issue of discrimination and harassment in the workplace, as well as the role that non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) can play in settling such matters, into the spotlight. As a result, the Government has come under increasing pressure to take positive steps to protect victims of sexual harassment.
Read moreAct now to avoid being 'named and shamed' – Fire Safety Update
Whilst it is understood that many applications were received before the 31 December 2019 cut off for applications to be made to the Government's fund for the removal and replacement of dangerous ACM cladding, latest statistics indicate that remedial works to 135 affected privately owned buildings are yet to begin.
Read moreAre your employment contract templates up to date?
Employers are required by law to provide their employees with certain information in writing relating to their terms of employment. This is technically known as a “section 1 statement”, and is normally contained within the employment contract. Following the Government’s Good Work Plan, which was published in 2018, the information that employers need to provide is changing with effect from 6 April 2020.
Read moreBrexit and EU workers
With a Brexit date of 31 January 2020 looking likely, employers should consider the implications of Brexit on their EU workforce in the UK.
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