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[UK] Ciphr acquires Shape Payroll [UK] Ciphr acquires Shape Payroll

Ciphr is a UK-based provider of HR, learning management and payroll solutions serving over 800 clients including the Met Office.
05 Jun 2024

[Spain] Introduction of 15 per cent minimum corporate tax rate on multinational firms [Spain] Introduction of 15 per cent minimum corporate tax rate on multinational firms

Spain reportedly has a headline corporate tax rate of 25 per cent, however, a number of exceptions allow such companies...
04 Jun 2024

[UK] Financial pressures forcing early return to work for new mothers [UK] Financial pressures forcing early return to work for new mothers

Only 13 per cent of women on maternity leave benefit from employers’ occupational maternity pay schemes, a dramatic drop from...
03 Jun 2024

[France] Air traffic controllers win right to be up to 3 hours late for work [France] Air traffic controllers win right to be up to 3 hours late for work

The Macron government gave airport staff the right to stay in bed during their shifts in the wake of a...
31 May 2024

[UK] Fresh criticism for Asda as it claims back staff overpayments [UK] Fresh criticism for Asda as it claims back staff overpayments

A briefing document for Asda managers set a deadline of May 28 for staff to agree to a repayment plan. 
31 May 2024

[UK] Virgin Atlantic cabin crew sue airline alleging unfair dismissal [UK] Virgin Atlantic cabin crew sue airline alleging unfair dismissal

But disclosure documents show that Virgin Atlantic retained 350 new cabin crew via the pool, some with as little as...
30 May 2024

[UK] Paternity Leave (Bereavement) Act passes into law [UK] Paternity Leave (Bereavement) Act passes into law

The Bereavement Act ensures that bereaved fathers or non-birthing partners will automatically get the right to day-one paternity leave.
30 May 2024