How come loads of companies are already saying they have hit rid of loads of people
To be fair it’s not just the NI increase that’s turning employers towards staff cuts. The minimum wage increase means that the gap between skilled / semi-skilled workers and unskilled worker pay is reduced. As a result everyone expects a pay rise (often understandable from their view).
The other on costs such as Employer pension costs add straws to the camel’s back.
One other biggie not considered often is Employer Liability Insurance cost, which like house insurance and car insurance and every other insurance has gone through the roof.
As a result employers are having to think about viability of employee levels.