RSM UK names new employment tax partner and national Fair Pay lead

Core Insights - RSM UK has appointed Chris Robson as the new employment tax partner and national Fair Pay lead, ahead of new employer regulations from the Government's Fair Work Agency set to be introduced in April next year [1][3] - Robson brings over 20 years of experience in advising organizations on fair pay, compliance, and equality issues, having held senior positions at PwC and Deloitte [2][4] - His role will focus on aligning employment tax matters with employment law requirements, particularly in areas such as national minimum wage compliance and gender pay gap reporting [2][3] Company Strategy - Robson will lead RSM UK's Fair Pay advisory services, collaborating closely with the employment legal team to provide coordinated advice on regulatory compliance and employment rights [3][4] - The firm aims to support large and mid-sized organizations across various sectors, including retail, hospitality, health, manufacturing, and logistics [4] Market Context - The appointment reflects RSM UK's commitment to providing specialist advice in the critical area of Fair Pay, especially as scrutiny on this issue increases due to the upcoming Fair Work Agency [3][5] - The firm is enhancing its capabilities to navigate the complexities of new legislation and forthcoming changes in worker rights [5]