Payment in lieu of notice (PILON)
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Changes to tax on termination pay in April 2018
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Employee notice periods: take part in our survey
XpertHR is running a short benchmarking survey on employee notice periods, focusing on resignations outside the probationary period.
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How do you calculate redundancy pay when making a payment in lieu of notice (PILON)?
Redundancy payments are calculated based on an employee’s length of service. But what happens if an employee who is paid...
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How could changes to tax-free termination payments affect employers?
As part of the Summer Budget, the Chancellor announced plans to change the tax treatment of termination payments and the...
Three steps to protect your business when a key employee leaves
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Case of the week: Société Genérale, London Branch v Geys
Société Genérale, London Branch v GeysFACTSMr Geys was employed by Société Genérale, London Branch from February 2005 as a managing...
PILON: When can payments in lieu of notice be paid tax free?
Payment in lieu of notice (PILON) is an issue that employers must approach with caution to avoid unwelcome tax implications...
