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Good Work Plan: one-sided flexibility – addressing unfair flexible working practices

Published on 11 October 2019
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The LITRG has responded to this consultation with some points for BEIS to consider, in terms of how the payment of compensation for cancelled shifts will work for nati

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Health is everyone’s business: proposals to reduce ill health-related job loss

Published on 9 October 2019
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We focus our comments on how Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) should be reformed to better support people with disabilities and long-term health conditions.

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Building families through surrogacy – a new law

Published on 7 October 2019
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The LITRG has responded to this consultation with some thoughts on a number of tax, National Insurance and related welfare benefits issues that we believe need to be a

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Good work plan: establishing a new single enforcement body for employment rights

Published on 2 October 2019
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We believe that low-paid and vulnerable employees should be protected through effective state enforcement, but at this time we recommend that the Gangmasters Licensing

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Press Release: Call to protect people who can no longer live independently

Published on 27 September 2019
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The Low Incomes Tax Reform Group (LITRG) is concerned that the upcoming tightening of the rules on private residence relief will affect those who move out of their home because they are unable to live independently.

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Guidance for firms on the fair treatment of vulnerable customers

Published on 27 September 2019
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The LITRG has responded to the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) proposed guidance for firms on the fair treatment of vulnerable customers and points out the guidanc

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Loan charge – additional information form FAQs

Published on 25 September 2019
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Although an independent review of the loan charge is currently underway, you may still need to complete an ‘additional information’ form for HMRC by 11.59pm on 30 September 2019 (i.e. before 1 October 2019). We know that completing the additional information reporting form may be causing some concern or difficulty – here we offer some help and guidance in the form of some FAQs.

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Take part in HMRC research and earn £50 worth of vouchers

Published on 23 September 2019
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HMRC are looking for volunteers on a low income to tell them about their experiences of earning income through an online platform. HMRC’s aim is to get a better understanding of people’s experience of using and being paid by platforms.

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Loan charge review – have your say

Published on 19 September 2019
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It has been confirmed that Sir Amyas Morse, the former head of the National Audit Office (NAO), will lead an independent review of the loan charge. A call for evidence has been issued – here we tell you what the loan charge review means and how to have your say.

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Rules for off-payroll working from April 2020 – draft legislation

Published on 9 September 2019
submissions

LITRG's main concern regarding the off-payroll legislation was that business-to-consumer arrangements should be placed outside of the scope of the new rules.

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