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6 July 2023
AI is transforming the manufacturing industry by optimizing efficiency, improving quality control, and reducing costs. However, the widespread adoption of AI also comes with significant challenges tha... read more
18 May 2023
As the manufacturing sector continues to grow, businesses are facing a number of challenges that threaten their ability to remain competitive. Among the most pressing issues are staff shortages and sk... read more
23 February 2023
The National Living Wage (NLW) is the minimum pay rate an employer can offer workers aged 23 and over and is set to increase by 9.7% on 1 st April 2023. This will be the largest single increase since ... read more
30 March 2021
It is that time of the year when we take time out to consider recent and upcoming employment legislation together with the implications of recent Employment Tribunal (ET) decisions. We hope that you f... read more
27 February 2021
I don’t trust umbrellas; they’re shady. Why do people carry umbrellas when it rains? Because umbrellas can’t walk. One umbrella turns to another and says “You look really ill mate”. the other replies,... read more
17 November 2020
HMRC confirms that the IR35 reforms will go ahead: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKHMRCED/bulletins/2a9d7de IR35 is back on the agenda – and this time it’s not going away This impending cha... read more
18 June 2020
We are pleased to share the following article which has been prepared by JMW Solicitors. Key Update for Employers: More Details About Flexible Furloughing Released The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme... read more
11 June 2020
Report on Jobs The June KPMG and REC monthly report on jobs has just been published and, as you might expect, the effects of the COVID-19 measures have continued to have a significant adverse impact o... read more
28 May 2020
This month Paul McGowan, Principal Solicitor at Collingwood Legal, provides his thoughts on the key issues which employers will face when managing a return to the workplace amidst the Coronavirus cris... read more
16 April 2020
The various initiatives launched in an attempt to minimise the economic impact of the coronavirus have been coming thick and fast. Here are links to some of the latest government Information and Guida... read more
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The Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Manufacturing: Benefits and Challenges
The Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Manufacturing: Benefits and Challenges AI is transforming the manufacturing industry by optimizing efficiency, improving quality control, and reducing costs. However, the widespread adoption of AI also comes with significant challenges that manufacturers must address to reap the benefits fully. At its core, AI is...
Current Challenges in Manufacturing: Addressing Staff Shortages and Skill Gaps
Current Challenges in Manufacturing: Addressing Staff Shortages and Skill Gaps As the manufacturing sector continues to grow, businesses are facing a number of challenges that threaten their ability to remain competitive. Among the most pressing issues are staff shortages and skill gaps, which result in unskilled labor and a lack...
Minimum wage rates are increasing.
Minimum wage rates are increasing. The National Living Wage (NLW) is the minimum pay rate an employer can offer workers aged 23 and over and is set to increase by 9.7% on 1 st April 2023. This will be the largest single increase since the...
Employment Law Update
Employment Law Update It is that time of the year when we take time out to consider recent and upcoming employment legislation together with the implications of recent Employment Tribunal (ET) decisions. We hope that you find this summary useful and if you...
Beware Umbrellas lurking in your Agency Worker supply chain
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Off-Payroll Working 2021
Off-Payroll Working 2021 HMRC confirms that the IR35 reforms will go ahead: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKHMRCED/bulletins/2a9d7de IR35 is back on the agenda – and this time it’s not going away This impending change to IR35 is the latest in a series of anti-tax avoidance legislation and the...