Compensation Increases

Compensation Increases

On 6 April 2018, there will be an increase in the compensation limits and minimum awards that are payable under employment legislation.   The maximum compensatory award for unfair dismissal will rise from £80,541 to £83,682 (although this is still capped at the value...
Taxing Times for Notice Pay

Taxing Times for Notice Pay

There is currently some uncertainty around the tax treatment of payments in lieu of notice (PILONs).  This can depend upon whether the relevant contract of employment includes a PILON clause (in which case the payment must usually be taxed as earnings), or there is no...
Call of Duty

Call of Duty

Many businesses, including Uber and Deliveroo, are eagerly awaiting the decision of the Supreme Court in the case of Pimlico Plumbers v Smith, which is grappling with the fundamental question of what exactly is a worker? We shall report on that decision as soon as it...