What’s Happening?

What’s Happening?

What’s Happening?

The Employee Right to Disconnect

The Employee Right to Disconnect

Advo HR Consultant, Louise Herring, clarifies employees’ rights on disconnecting outside of working hours. A right to disconnect is a concept that allows employees to disengage from work-related communications outside of normal working hours. This right means that...

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‘Tradition’ is no excuse for outdated behaviour

‘Tradition’ is no excuse for outdated behaviour

A recent case ruled in favour of a female manager dismissed after raising concerns about sexist "banter" and an outdated workplace culture. The employer's investigation? Biased, rushed, and based on hearsay. The key points from this matter are: Intent doesn’t override...

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Breaking the (Tax) Code

Breaking the (Tax) Code

With the new Tax year upon us Advo’s Payroll Manager, Caroline Jackson reflects on how the past impacts and drives the current tax rules and updates us on what HMRC Codes really mean. The start of a new tax year is fast approaching. The 6th of April may seem to be a...

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Returning to the Office & Flexible Working

Returning to the Office & Flexible Working

Home and hybrid working is now a typical part of many office-based worker routines, whether fully remote, or working hybrid (splitting time between workplace and some remote form of working). This type of flexible working has been a hot topic since the start of the...

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Important Payroll Changes: Coming Soon

Important Payroll Changes: Coming Soon

As we approach April 2025, several key changes to payroll regulations in the UK are set to take effect. These updates will impact National Insurance Contributions (NICs), Employment Allowance eligibility, the current statutory payments, salary sacrifice schemes, and...

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