December 2008
HMRC Tax concessions on annual celebrations
Simon Parsons updates us on HMRC tax breaks on Christmas parties. So… if you’re planning a festive bash to remember – but on a budget – it’s worth finding out how you can qualify. Read our guidance and find out…
HR Quiz
Welcome to the December edition of the Ceridian HR News Quiz. Take our HR quiz and find out how much you know…
In this issue
The new points based immigration system
In this special feature, Connection walks you through the new points-based immigration system, including the five-tier framework, sponsorship criteria and duties, recruitment, and the consequences for those who breach the regulations.
Employment Law Update
Redundancy and age discrimination are the main focus of this month’s Employment Law Update, as well as workplace stress and compensatory rest breaks. Keep compliant and keep updated here!
Health and Safety Update
In this month’s Health and Safety Update, we look at changes to the First Aid at Work Regulations, and what this could mean for you and your employees. We also have some useful guidance from the HSE on managing work-related violence.
The Connection Awards
Everyone else is giving out awards, so why shouldn’t we? Just for fun, here are Ceridian’s HR and Payroll Awards for 2008. Have you won?
Don't let financial stress ruin your employees' Christmas
LifeWorks is giving you free access to a range of guidance documents – so you can help your employees manage their financies and stress all year round. The sooner you open your gift, the sooner you can make a difference!