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With the implementation of the new data protection rules on 25 May 2018, small businesses are likely to see an increase in the £35 data protection fee currently paid to the ICO. A decision is expected before 1 April 2018.

The living wage for over 25s - will be set at £7.83 per hour from next April. This is higher than the current £7.50 national living wage and is expected to deliver a wage increase for two million people. 21- to 24-year-olds will see the minimum wage increased...

The Criminal Finances Act came into force on 30th September 2017.Under the Act, businesses could be criminally liable for the actions of employees who assist tax evasion by others acting in the capacity of an associated person, for example agents, contractors and...

The new Trade Secrets Act comes into force on 9th June 2018. However, it is unsure with Brexit to what extent the UK will adopt this directive, if at all.  It does raise the question though, of how businesses protect their trade secrets and if they want to...

Tribunal Fees RefundThe government has announced its fees refund scheme.  In short, all fees will be repaid along with interest of 0.5%. Criminal Finances Act 2017 The new corporate offence of failing to prevent the facilitation of tax evasion came into...

If I had a penny for every time this was said to me I would be rich. It still surprises me that even with policies and procedures in place, companies still fail to tackle employee issues, choosing to log the issue in their head, rather than on the employees...

From 11 September 2017, the following increases will be made to the injury to feelings bands:  - Lower band, less serious cases £1,000 to £8,000  - Middle band, more than less serious £8,000 to £25,000  - Upper band, serious cases...

EC Human Resources would actively encourage employers to "try out" potential new recruits before offering them a position with you. It is often a good way to see if both the company and the individual are a "fit" for each other. However, During the summer...

The government have released plans to publish its own data protection bill which will bring EU data protection legislation into the UK law.The legislation will give greater rights to individuals. There is a new "right to be forgotten" and people can ask companies to...