The Kilimanjaro Challenge

Two people from BT are planning to raise £10,000 for UNICEF's inspiring young minds challenge, Rob Scragg and John da Mina are planning several events this year in order to raise money for the charity and in preparation for their trip to Africa next year and have set themselves a target of £10,000. For more information or how you can get involved visit their website – www.alongwayup.co.uk.

Jon

Spring Legislation Changes

So here we are, spring already and a number of changes in legislation await us, and there are some important changes that we all need to be aware of, these include:

• Statutory Sick Pay increases from £117.18 to £123.06 (5^th April)
  
• Increased penalties for not complying with the national wage (6^th April)
  
• Statutory Sick Pay Increases from £75.40 to £79.15 (6^th April)
  

There are also a number of changes on the horizon:

• Employers prohibited from including tips in minimum wage (during 2009)
  
• Maternity pay extended to 12 months (April 2010)
  
• Paternity pay and leave is extended (April 2010)
  

If you register with us as a member (completely free) then you will receive legal updates allowing you to stay completely informed.