With claims emerging that the furlough scheme has been fraudulently applied it is highly likely that HMRC will be looking to pursue criminal sanctions against blatant cases of tax fraud where it considers there is clear dishonesty or exploitation.
Although the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been extended to 31 October 2020, businesses would be well advised to shift their focus to what their workforce and their terms of employment might look like following a return to more normal working patterns.
Many Employers are wondering what they can (and more importantly perhaps) cannot do in respect of their pension arrangements. This is not a situation that will resolve itself quickly so here are just a few points to consider.
As Coronavirus, also known by its official name Covid-19, spreads more widely in the UK, it is vital that employers have a clear plan in place for tackling its impact.
HM Treasury has announced that the government has published terms of reference for Prof Arindrajit Dube's review of the latest international evidence on minimum wages. Nicholas Lakeland comments on the announcement.
