sets out the background to the review, including an overview of the current T&S rules sets out the case for change, including an outline of the issues identified outlines a potential framework for new rules that tackle the issues identified summarises key questions and issues we would like to test with interested stakeholders and sets out the next steps We would encourage you to read the discussion paper in full before responding to the survey as the introduction to each survey section attempts to do no more than provide the briefest of detail. Only by reading the discussion paper in full can the potential impact of change be considered or appreciated.
The Policy & Research team are also considering holding a think tank forum if you would be interested in attending this event please contact policy marking your email FAO Samantha Mann.
Setting aside the demographic questions, there are 22 questions to answer and where possible we have provided tick box answers, but the nature of this discussion paper would ideally require you to bolster your answer with additional narrative or detail to your initial answer choice. Depending on how you respond to the survey it could take anywhere from 10 minutes to half an hour to complete.
This survey will close on 27 November 2015.
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Scale rate expenses payments for employee travelling outside the UK 29 October 2015
HMRC has confirmed that the scale rates for accommodation and subsistence for employees travelling overseas published in 2014 will continue to apply for the year commencing October 2015.
Employers can reimburse subsistence to employees by making a scale rate payment. HM Revenue and Customs usually publish the rates in October or November every year.
If you have employees who travel abroad for business purposes, you should see the guidance on when you can use the worldwide subsistence rates.
CIPP response to call for evidence on tips, gratuities, cover and service charges 11 November 2015
The CIPP has submitted its formal response to the call for evidence on tips, gratuities, cover and service charges. We would like to thank those members who took the time to contribute their views.
Following reports about the abuse of tipping in the hospitality sector where a proportion of tips left for staff is withheld to cover administrative costs, the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS) launched a call for evidence to consider how the abuse can be dealt. The call for evidence is also looking at how restaurants treat tips left by customers and whether government intervention is necessary to strengthen the Voluntary Code of Practice run by the industry. Evidence is also sought on the impact of these different practices on employers and workers. In particular, they are seeking views on the role for government in ensuring greater transparency and limiting the amount an employer can keep.
The government will assess the evidence collected through this exercise, and propose any further action to ensure fair and transparent practice in relation to tips, gratuities, cover and service charges.
The CIPP issued an electronic survey to its members based on the survey created by BIS. There were 17 responses, all of which came from CIPP members.
Summary of findings
83.3% are aware of the National Minimum Wage (NMW) law in relation to the treatment of tips, gratuities, cover and service charges. One respondent commented that there is an existing arrangement where employers use tips to make up NMW, which contravenes the law.
CIPP Policy News Journal
25/04/2016, Page 146 of 453
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