Social Security and State Benefits Handbook

This edition has been updated to cover areas including: changes to the statutory sick pay scheme; the introduction of incapacity benefit; changes to statutory maternity pay; new rates of employers' and employees' NI contributions; and proposals for the introduction of New Jobseekers' Allowance.

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This is a guide for anyone advising on the legal, tax and pension aspects of social security benefits or claims - accountants, solicitors, advice bureaux or personnel officers. This edition has been updated to cover: changes to the statutory sick pay scheme; the introduction of incapacity benefit; changes to statutory maternity pay; new rates of employers' and employees' National Insurance contributions; proposals for the introduction of New Jobseekers' Allowance; modifications to the role of the Child Support Agency; the introduction of the childcare allowance; equalization of state pension age; pension law reform; changes to social fund funeral payments; and the House of Lords decision on equality of rights for part-time workers. Each chapter includes emphasized key points and highlighted tables for ease of reference.