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Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (furlough leave)
The introduction of a new Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (furlough leave) was announced by the government on 20 March 2020. Under the scheme, all UK employers, regardless of size or sector, can claim a grant from HMRC to cover up to 80% of the wages costs of...
read moreTICA-ACAD Skill Card Applications
Due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic many Skill Card applicants are experiencing difficulty obtaining the relevant CITB Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) test. It is currently a key requirement for all applications (new or renewal) that the applicant has...
read moreInformation on the TICA AGM and Regional Meetings
After careful thought and consideration given in the current circumstances, TICA have taken the decision to cancel our 2020 Annual Lunch, due to take place in October at The Royal Armouries in Leeds. Although our training centre is closed, many of our staff are...
read moreCovid-19 Lockdown Advice from TICA
Following the Prime Ministers statement last night, we are receiving many communications requesting clarification on whether or not we should go to work. The UK is under lockdown but it is our understanding there is a clear distinction between the new social lockdown...
read moreCoronavirus Guidance for Employers
Novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is a strain of the coronavirus disease which was first reported in Wuhan, China, on 31 December 2019. This disease shows flu-like symptoms, including fever and a cough that may progress to a severe pneumonia. The UK Government has...
read moreEmployer Guidance to Employment Options
What is lay off and short time working? The current global crisis surrounding COVID 19 is likely to have a damaging economic impact and this is a concerning time for businesses and employees alike. Many businesses may experience a downturn in work which may,...
read moreGovernment Financial Assistance for Business Roundup
The impact of the Coronavirus or COVID‐19 has accelerated significantly, with the Prime Minister asking everyone to avoid non‐essential contact with others and unnecessary travel. We know that actions so far and the potential for a 'lockdown' are causing serious...
read moreCOVID 19 (Coronavirus) Update for TICA Apprentices
After much consideration and having taking advice from all of our apprenticeship stakeholders and from Public Health England, the decision has been taken today to suspend the practical element of our apprenticeship currently carried out at our National Training Centre...
read moreGuidance for TICA Employers around payment of SSP and the TICI Sick Pay Scheme
In the current climate of self-isolation and Coronavirus, employers should can keep up to date using the Governments own web site for SSP advise using this link. The government guide provides all up to date information regarding payment of SSP, including when it is...
read moreCOVID 19 (Coronavirus)
Most people are aware of the government guidance to help prevent and slow the spread of COVID 19 (Coronavirus). Currently, we continue to operate our site as normal but with an increased focus on personal hygiene. We will continue to keep our position under review...
read moreNew Online Card Checker for Skill Cards
We are pleased to announce we now have an online card checker for Skill Card issued by TICA-ACAD. This new function allows you to verify Skill Cards via the Go Smart website. It's really simple to use, just click on this link, select the correct scheme, then input the...
read moreCSCS Withdraws Visitor Cards
CSCS has consulted with the industry and agreed a plan that will pave the way for the eventual withdrawal of the Construction Site Visitor card. All Construction Site Visitor cards issued from 3rd September 2018 will expire on 31st August 2020 and are non-renewable....
read moreWant to know the Benefits of Hiring an Apprentice?
What is an apprenticeship? An apprenticeship is a genuine job with an accompanying assessment and skills development programme. It is a way for individuals to earn while they learn, gaining valuable skills and knowledge in a specific job role. The apprentice gains...
read moreSmartCard Audit Results
Build UK has published the results of this year’s SmartCard Audit which saw over 49,000 cards audited across 745 sites. Just over half of cards were read using smart technology and the report sets out some of the challenges facing the industry, including the number of...
read moreIncoming IR35 Changes
The IR35 Rules govern situations where an individual provides services through an intermediary, such as a “personal service” company. In these situations, the organisation receiving the services would pay the intermediary for the work and then the intermediary would...
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