The Cabinet Office has announced substantial reforms to the Civil Service Compensation Scheme (CSCS) to take effect from 1 April 2010. They are intended to save up to £500 million over the next three years without impacting on the very lowest-paid civil servants.

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The text of Lindsay Hoyle MP’s Private Members’ Bill was published on 9 March, in advance of its second reading debate and vote on 13 March. It was approved by 85 votes to 17 and proceeds now to the Committee stage.

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Redundancy - BERR updates employer guidance

The practical guidance document for employers on redundancy, published by BERR, has been updated and makes reference to the increase in the maximum statutory redundancy rate to £350 from February 2009.

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Redundancy - New BERR guidance on redundancy

The Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR) has published a new 37-page “Simplified Guide” on redundancy.  Despite its title, the information it provides is comprehensive enough guide employers through most redundancy situations.  Links are provided by support information on the BERR, Acas and HMRC websites.

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