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What UK’s Updates on Statutory Sick Pay Means For Expats
The UK government announced that there will be updates on the Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) that will improve living standards, boost workers’ rights and create a healthier workforce. These updates will benefit over 1.3 million employees in the UK. The updates will come into effect on April 6, 2025. In this Pacific Prime UK article, …
A Worker’s and Employer’s guide to the Employment Rights Act
On October 10, the UK Government released the long-awaited Employment Rights Bill, marking what it describes as the “biggest upgrade to rights at work for a generation.” With 28 significant reforms touching on key areas like dismissal protections, maternity leave, flexible working, and zero hour contracts, the bill represents a substantial shift in employment law. …
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UK Adds VAT to Private School Fees – What This Means for Parents
From 2025 onwards, the UK government will end tax breaks for private schools, meaning a 20% Value-added Tax (VAT) will now be added to their tuition and boarding fees. Private schools in general already boast high price tags, and this policy is expected to push the number even higher. In this Pacific Prime UK article, …
Take Microbreaks and Save Your Productivity and Well-Being
Not all great things come in large packages. Research showed that even a small dose of breaks, a ‘microbreak,’ taken throughout the day can make a great impact on your work life and save you from potential physical and mental fatigue at no cost to your productivity. In this Pacific Prime UK article, we explore …
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Labour’s Landslide Victory: Implications for HR and Employment Law
Following a sweeping victory in the recent general election, the Labour Party, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, has returned to power after 14 years, promising a significant upgrade to workers’ rights. In the update, the key reforms include banning exploitative zero-hour contracts and fire and rehire practices, ending one sided flexibility in employment, strengthening …
Health Issues at Work Affect 68% of UK Employees
In today’s fast-paced and demanding work environment, it is imperative that we prioritise the health and well-being of employees. Health issues such as back pain, cardiovascular disease, exhaustion, and mental fatigue remain a critical issue for many workers in the UK, underscoring the need for increased support from employers. Unexpectedly, the number of people on …
New Family-friendly Regulations to Take Effect April 6
A series of new family-friendly regulations will come into effect starting April 6th of 2024. These include flexible-working arrangements right from the first day of employment, carer’s leave, and redundancy protection extensions for new parents. In this Pacific Prime UK blog post, we’re gonna be going through the new family-friendly regulations you can expect to …
Understanding the Importance of Digital Wellness
Digital wellness is becoming increasingly important in today’s technology-driven world. From the moment we wake up in the morning, we are exposed to the digital world, be it your smartwatch or a mobile phone. As we become more reliant on digital devices for work, communication, and entertainment, it’s important that we understand the impact of …
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Pacific Prime is a Proud Finalist of the UK Health & Protection Awards
We have some great news! Pacific Prime has been shortlisted for not one but three awards for this year’s UK Health & Protection Awards under the categories, Best Sales & Retention Advice Team Best International Group Advice Firm Best International Client Advice Firm The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on October 11, …
7 workplace trends redefining work, the workforce, and HR in 2023
Nowadays, workspaces across the world are in a state of constant flux, with new trends and technologies emerging more frequently than ever. As we move into 2023, it’s essential to understand the changes taking place in the workplace and how they will impact the workforce and HR practices. In this Pacific Prime UK article, we’ll …
