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Autumn Statement – employment implications

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The Chancellor’s Autumn Statement in the House of Commons confirmed that the National Living Wage will increase by 4.2% from £7.20 to £7.50 from April 2017 and contained some other key employment implications, which are as follows:

  • From April 2018 termination payments over £30,000, which are subject to income tax, will also be subject to employer NICs. The first £30,000 of a termination payment will remain exempt from income tax and NICs.
  • Following consultation, the tax and employer National Insurance advantages of salary sacrifice schemes will be removed from April 2017, except for arrangements relating to pensions (including advice), childcare, Cycle to Work and ultra-low emission cars. Arrangements in place before April 2017 will be protected until April 2018, and arrangements for cars, accommodation and school fees will be protected until April 2021.
  • The tax advantages linked to shares awarded under Employer Shareholder Status schemes will be abolished for arrangements entered into on, or after, 1 December 2016. The status itself will be closed to new arrangements at the next legislative opportunity. This is in response to evidence suggesting that the status is primarily being used for tax planning instead of supporting a more flexible workforce.

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 The aim of this update is to provide summary information and comment on the subject areas covered. In particular, where employment tribunal and appellate court cases are reported, the information does not set out all of the facts, the legal arguments presented by the parties and the judgments made in every aspect of the case. Click on the links provided to access full details. If no link is provided, contact us for further details.  Employment law is subject to constant change either by statute or by interpretation by the courts. While every care has been taken in compiling this information, SM&B cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions. Specialist legal advice must be taken on any legal issues that may arise before embarking upon any formal course of action.

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