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[Germany] Unemployment decline in August as recovery continues [Germany] Unemployment decline in August as recovery continues

It is the first time since 2010 that the number of jobless has dropped in August compared with the previous...
02 Sep 2021

IRIS Software acquires Payplus to boost software arsenal IRIS Software acquires Payplus to boost software arsenal

IRIS has already established a presence in the payroll sector, with over six million of the UK’s workforce reportedly paid...
01 Sep 2021

[Scotland] Businesses must prepare for furlough compliance check-ups [Scotland] Businesses must prepare for furlough compliance check-ups

In March 2021, UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the launch of a COVID fraud team within HMRC.
31 Aug 2021

[UK] Hourly wage for Ocado drivers is less than £5 [UK] Hourly wage for Ocado drivers is less than £5

The drivers deliver orders for Ocado’s rapid delivery service, Ocado Zoom. They were previously guaranteed an hourly wage of £14.
27 Aug 2021

[UK] £12m IR35 bill for HM Courts and Tribunal Service [UK] £12m IR35 bill for HM Courts and Tribunal Service

The Courts and Tribunal Service is only the latest government body to pay millions of pounds to HMRC as a...
26 Aug 2021

[Ireland] Workers and employers disagree over remote working [Ireland] Workers and employers disagree over remote working

86 per cent of submissions received considered it acceptable for an employer to offer an alternative hybrid working pattern.
25 Aug 2021