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Editors CommentsComplying with employment legislation is having an adverse effect on many firms, a report from the British Chambers of Commerce has argued. The study suggested that too many regulations are weighted against employers. With the Budget due on Wednesday 24 March, the Chancellor will be balancing the competing needs to keep the economic recovery on track while reducing the UK’s deficit. |
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Feature ArticleEmployment regulations 'jeopardising' job creation16 MarComplex employment rules are posing a threat to the competitiveness of UK business and the ability of firms to create jobs, a new report has claimed. News Round-upWhat may the 2010 Budget bring?17 MarA brief preview of what may or may not be in the last Budget before the general election. Higher fees for new workers’ pension scheme17 MarThe government’s plans to establish a workplace pension scheme for lower paid employees have been criticised after it was revealed that people who join initially will have to pay a 2 per cent contribution fee. Adopt flexible working patterns to beat road congestion15 MarFirms are being urged to introduce innovative work patterns in order to cope with congestion on the UK’s roads. HMRC warns on PAYE penalties15 MarHM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has said that it is in the process of sending out penalties to those employers who have not yet returned their 2008/09 P11D(b) annual return of Class 1A National Insurance contributions. Workers soon to get right to ask to train12 MarEmployers are being reminded that new rules on the training rights of employees come into force in April. Website HighlightsGet your best staff involved in trainingInvolving key staff in training can boost their sense of worth within a firm, and may increase their commitment to the business. Finding the money to develop your businessAre you in need of capital to expand? We discuss here a number of options other than bank funding. |