White powders and workplaces
Working with all kinds of people, we spot issues and trends as they rise and fall. One thing we’ve seen increase is conversations about people using cocaine.
The clichéd views are that it’s everywhere, it’s becoming more and more acceptable…
Big rises in Living and Minimum wages
Big increases in minimum pay levels kick in this April and the extra costs are almost £2,000 extra per year for each full-time employee aged 23 at least.
From April 2023 employers have to pay a legal minimum of £10.42 an hour for any employees…
Help to pay workers
Government support is available if you put people on unpaid leave (otherwise called furloughs or temporary layoffs) but don't terminate their employment.
Employers can apply for up to 80% of pay, up to £2,500 per month (annual equivalent…
What you have to pay: minimum and living wage levels
Pay is a tricky issue. Employers have to balance what they can afford with what they need to pay to attract new recruits and keep people – as well as considering, if they’re wise, whether rates of pay are in line with what other employers…
Free money for everyone!
Now I have your attention, let me tell you about a scheme that has been gathering momentum incredibly quickly over the last few years. Universal Basic Income – or free money for everyone!
Where did I learn about something so exciting? A…
Pensions: a quick guide
Employers are starting to talk about having to set up pension schemes. We’re not pension experts and we’re not going to waste your time getting involved – but we thought we would offer some tips and advice.
An estimated 770,000 UK employers…
£1,000 pay rise – coming soon
If you employ anyone 25 or older on pay levels based on the Minimum Wage, you will have to put their pay up by about £1,000 a year soon. Then it will carry on increasing by roughly the same amount each year, so it’s going to have a big impact…
We support Goodmoney
A new gift voucher scheme for local shops and businesses has launched in Brighton and Hove.
We’re supporting Goodmoney and so far 150 businesses have signed up to take part in the scheme.
You can buy £5, £10 or £25 vouchers and use them…
Living or Minimum wages: what do you have to pay?
What’s the difference between a Minimum Wage and a Living Wage? Well, it depends who you ask.
The Government is introducing a compulsory Living Wage soon, although critics are saying that’s just changing the name of the Minimum Wage –…