Course outline:
A fast paced trip around the most recent cases and legislative developments affecting accountants and their SME clients, including any elements of the New Deal for Working Families that have been fleshed out by the time of the course, and any changes we expect in relation to that.
Content
- Employment Status, including:
- Recent gig economy and IR35 cases
- Self-employment generally, directors’ status
- Payroll developments
- Minimum wage - recent cases
- Working time – holidays and holiday pay
- Tips and gratuities - latest
- Legislative Reforms – what has happened and what might happen in relation to family friendly measures, right to switch off, service qualification for unfair dismissal etc
- Unlawful discrimination – case law round-up and new developments, including around disability and mental health
For our 2026 course go to Employment Law Update for Accountants in 2026
CPD Hours: 1

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