Blog3rd Jan 2022Ireland – Your Guide To The New National Minimum Wage 2022The new National Minimum Wage (NMW) in the Republic of Ireland took effect from the 1st of January 2022, with increases for various age groups as follows: For people aged 20 or more will be €10.50 per hour For 19-year-olds,…View more
Blog20th Dec 2021Hosting Christmas Parties: How To Celebrate Safely This Year2021 has been a challenging year. After the disappointment of the cancellation of last year’s festive plans, organisations and staff alike are keener than ever to get together and have a Christmas celebration this year. For many organisations, this could…View more
Blog23rd Nov 2021Discretionary Trust and Tax Implications of Financial GiftsWhen contemplating enhancing your children’s financial future through a substantial gift, or setting up a discretionary trust for their benefit, it’s crucial to be informed about the potential tax implications in the UK. The realm of tax can be complex,…By Seamus McElvannaView more
Blog12th Oct 2021Supporting Employees Experiencing Miscarraige or Infant LossAs October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, we felt it was important to acknowledge this to help raise awareness and also offer some guidance on how managers and business owners can support employees who have lost their baby.…View more
Blog12th Oct 2021Menopause Awareness & Support in the WorkplaceWorld Menopause Day is held every year on the 18th of October, led by the International Menopause Society. The purpose of the day is to raise awareness on the menopause and support options for improving health and wellbeing. Think People…View more
Blog10th Aug 2021Second Job Tax – Understanding the IssuesIn today’s ever-evolving job market, it’s becoming increasingly common for individuals to take on additional employment to supplement their income. Whether due to the changing economic landscape or personal financial goals, holding more than one job presents unique challenges and…By Seamus McElvannaView more
Blog4th Aug 2021Income tax ‘basis period’ rule changeDraft legislation on the proposal to reform income tax basis periods was released on 20 July 2021 in the build-up to Finance Bill 2022. If you are a sole trader or partnership with an accounting year-end other than 31 March…By Stuart PetrieView more
Blog29th Jul 2021Access NI Criminal Record ChecksAccess NI is the system used in Northern Ireland to carry out criminal record checks. The system is complex and includes three different levels of checks: Basic, Standard and Enhanced. It is a criminal offense to require candidates and staff…View more
Blog7th Jul 2021Capital Allowances Super Deduction to Boost BusinessThe new super deduction aims to incentivise company expenditure and investment now as the country emerges from lockdown in the hope that companies will hit the ground running, says Tax Partner Malachy McLernon. The government has offered unprecedented support for…By Malachy McLernonView more
Blog1st Jul 2021Enhancing Compliance with the EU Whistleblowing DirectiveOn 16 December 2019 after its approval by the European Parliament, the Whistleblowing Directive came into force. The new legislation is seen as a vital legislative cog in attempting to prevent breaches of EU law such as fraud and corruption…By Louise McCoshView more
Blog24th Jun 2021Engaging Hospitality EmployeesBusiness success is achieved by people. So, engaging your employees with their work, colleagues, business values and mission, and your unique ways of working is your most powerful tool for achieving your goals. To avoid wasting time and money on…View more
Blog7th Jun 2021Building effective whistleblowing in the food & drink sectorThe term ‘Whistleblowing’ has not always been a term widely associated with the Food and Drink industry and has been more widely connected with other industries such as Financial Services and the Healthcare sector. However, that changed in 2018 with the publication of version 8 of the BRC Global Standards that made it mandatory for Food…By Louise McCoshView more