This month's cover story Multi-tasks When employees have more than one job with the same employer, or employers working in association, aggregation of earnings applies. HMRC must be clearer on the rules, argues Matt Boyle. < Read more >

HMRC knew last September of IT problems

Errors in the HM Revenue & Customs modernised, single national computer system were known about last September, it has emerged, yet have not been fixed.
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Paternity leave could be fraudulent

Business groups have hit out at extended paternity leave, saying that it could be disruptive to businesses, and could be claimed fraudulently.
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Anger increases over abolition of default retirement age

UK businesses are unhappy about the possible abolition of the default retirement age, with 70% of employers saying the abolition is not welcome, in a new study.
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Obscure holiday rules clarified

Employers who refuse holiday entitlement to an employee who has breached his or her employment contract will not be in breach of the Working Time Directive, the Employment Appeals Tribunal (EAT) has announced.
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Incorrect notices from HMRC

HM Revenue & Customs has been sending out incorrect tax code notices for 2010/11, drawing fire from the Opposition, and concern among payroll managers.
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