Latest Q & A
Can I make an employee work on Boxing Day?
Can I make an employee work on Boxing Day?
Terminating employment due to illness
Can we terminate the employment of an employee who is persistently off work due to knee problems on the grounds of the employee being unfit for work? He has been with us for 8 years and has spent much of his working life on his knees which has clearly caused damage and he is increasingly unable to fulfil his duties.
Providing a written reference
If you have been asked to give a reference for someone who has a written warning on their file do you mention the warning in the new job reference?
Support while on maternity leave
I have been self-employed for nearly one year and I have a baby due soon. What, apart from MA can I get to keep the business running whilst I am on maternity leave? I have no staff at present and accounts have yet to be done to show if the business can afford to employ someone.
Courses in HR
I'm new to HR and will be HR Manager for a small London Business (30-50 people). What short courses do you recommend that will cover the key information I need for a small business?
Your rights while taking leave
I have taken a year's unpaid leave with my employers permission, so far have been off 8 months, my employer is now saying he may want to move me to an alternative town and that if I do not work in December they may employ someone else. When I took time off I gave them a letter detailing that I would not return until January - what are my rights.
Setting up an information service
I am setting up an information service. Can I do this privately, or would I have to register it as a business?
Changing from self-employed to limited company status
Is there any advantage in changing from being self-employed to a limited company?
Late self-assessment tax returns
I haven’t yet sent in my self-assessment tax return. What should I do now?
Tax relief and share ownership
I recently retired after 17 years as a director. The company was not in a position to buy back the shares and suggested a buy back over a period of four years. Can I claim any relief or will I have to pay tax on the proceeds?
Changing employees to self-employed status
I run a small business agency and want to put employees onto a self-employed basis.
Employment status when taking on clients
I’m a production editor looking to set up on my own, taking with me two clients. One of the clients said that he might have to treat me as PAYE. Is this right?
National insurance contributions: Which class?
Both my wife and I work full-time and pay Class 1 National Insurance contributions (NICs) and we own a small residential home and pay Class 4 NICs. We are now asked to pay Class 2 NICS as self-employed people. Is this right?
Registering your name when self-employed
I’m self-employed and don’t use my own name. Do I have to register the name anywhere?
