When and how to Notify HMRC of New or Closed Employment Related Securities (ERS) Schemes like EMI, CSOP, SAYE and SIP which are tax advantaged plans in the UK.
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At times, it can be difficult to keep up to date with the changes in employment law, so our Employment law experts at Dragon Argent have summarised a few Employment law changes that are expected to come into force in April 2024 and which are important for employers to bear in mind.
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There were some changes to immigration rules announced last week and we have summarised in this article. We have also provided some key information on right to work checks, which are required under law to be conducted, and which we know a lot of businesses in the UK are failing to do.
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The law requires employers to provide reasonable support for disabled employees or job candidates facing obstacles due to workplace practices or lack of resources. This guide outlines necessary adjustments to create an inclusive environment.
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Considering and implementing a compliant redundancy procedure can be complex and there is not a ‘one size fits all’ approach. This guide unveils best practices on redundancy processes to reduce the risk of claims and preserving your reputation and talent pool.
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UK's Immigration Crackdown: Understand the impact of the UK's 2024 immigration plan: This article details the new rules and their implications for your business.
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An Employment Contract is a key document setting out the rights, the relationship, and the obligations of both the employee and the employer. This article sets out the terms that are required by law to be in a contract of employment.
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The Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023 has completed its final leg through parliament and received Royal Assent on 20 July 2023. This landmark legislation aims to empower employees with greater control over their work life balance and improve workplace flexibility for all.
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Venture capital (VC): Receive a clear, pragmatic guidance how the VC business model operates and the 8-step process of raising investment to give you the tools to navigate any future fundraise successfully.
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In new guidance, the Home Office has confirmed that hybrid and remote working locations must be reported for sponsored workers. Our latest article will explain what sponsors need to know following the latest update to Home Office Guidance.
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Auto Enrolment Workplace pensions – meet the government’s auto-enrolment regulations and provide a tax-efficient way to save for the long term.
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If you have employees working abroad or are considering allowing employees to work abroad, find out what legal and tax implications this may have on your business.
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In light of International Women’s Day, we would like to share our support for the #CultureofCare campaign launched by Equality Forward, a global consultancy founded by Michelle King dedicated to building workplaces that work for everyone. Learn more.
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One of the most common challenges that early-stage businesses face is how best to recruit and incentivize talent at a time when funds are tight. According to James Kearns, Dragon Argent’s Head of Legal, there are a few key things to consider when incentivizing your employees.
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Drivers who make deliveries for Amazon have begun a legal process against the tech giant claiming they are not self-employed and should be classed as employees, or at the least workers, and given employment rights. In this week’s newsletter, Dragon Argent investigates this matter and the impacts these actions might have on SMEs.
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When implemented correctly, diversity & inclusion as a strategy aligns business goals whilst reducing organisational risk, improving decision making and driving growth. When done as a token gesture, it risks imbedding positive discrimination into a business.
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Hiring a first employee is a monumental moment for a startup. It often means that founders take a first step towards freeing up some time, getting specialist expertise into the business and building out the team that’s going to drive scale.
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Employee Share Incentive Schemes for UK SMEs allows employer to provide shares to an employee free of tax, provided it meets certain conditions. Government-approved share schemes offer tax benefits to both employers and employees and can offer other advantages to businesses. Learn more.
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In this blog post, Dragon Argent take a break from the typical areas of business we normally cover to focus on something even more important in the world of startups and entrepreneurs – mental health.
Read MoreFor many small businesses, the end of 2020 may well have been spent trying to navigate the latest rounds of COVID related tier changes, lockdowns and 11th hour interpretations of the last-minute Brexit agreement. As a business owner, I’m sure you are looking forward to a time when you can simply focus on running your business without the rolling waves of external factors that characterised 2020!
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