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[Hungary] 10 per cent minimum wage rise for skilled workers proposed [Hungary] 10 per cent minimum wage rise for skilled workers proposed

Employers and unions both proposed allowing businesses to pay their lowest earners a one-off HUF 100,000, free of payroll tax.
13 Oct 2023

[UK] HMRC offers workers 1% pay rise to give up flexible hours [UK] HMRC offers workers 1% pay rise to give up flexible hours

HMRC is set to permanently roll out an annual leave selling scheme which allows its officials to sell some of...
12 Oct 2023

[UK] Concerning levels of non-compliance in umbrella industry [UK] Concerning levels of non-compliance in umbrella industry

Many are unaware of fundamental legal rights and compliance requirements regarding pay, pensions and regulations.
11 Oct 2023

[UK] 146 FCA alerts raised in first 24 hours of new crypto marketing regime [UK] 146 FCA alerts raised in first 24 hours of new crypto marketing regime

The Authority advises consumers to check the Warning List before making any investment in crypto.
11 Oct 2023

[UK] ‘Mental health washing’ occurs in majority of workplaces [UK] ‘Mental health washing’ occurs in majority of workplaces

‘Mental health washing’; a phenomenon where companies say they promote the importance of mental health while the reality is far...
10 Oct 2023

[UK] Amazon set to spend £170 million on staff pay rises [UK] Amazon set to spend £170 million on staff pay rises

Pay rates will increase again next year, rising to between £12.30 and £13 an hour from April 2024.
10 Oct 2023

[UK] Holiday pay ruling entitles many workers to get back ‘unfairly’ deducted pay [UK] Holiday pay ruling entitles many workers to get back ‘unfairly’ deducted pay

Unison said that the previous interpretation of the law meant workers had been missing out on money they were rightfully...
06 Oct 2023