The Employment Act 2008 and The Employment Rights Act 1996 are two of the most important pieces of legislation for British business owners. Covering everything from unfair dismissal to redundancy payments, they govern the relationship between UK employers and their employees. Our guidance on employment law should give you a decent overview of all you need to know.
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Covid-19 Vaccines: A Guide for Employers
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As the UK Government revokes the mandatory vaccination policy for health and social care workers in England, questions are raised over the position of employers. Kim Knox of Lawbite explores
The 'Motherhood Penalty' & Parental Leave Pay
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Eliza Serna-Cochrane discusses how UK legislation and workplace discrimination makes it difficult for new mothers to return to full-time work and explores how business owners can change this
A Guide to Apprenticeships & The Kickstart Scheme
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Simon Thomas of Ridgefield Consulting covers everything employers need to know about taking on an apprentice in 2021, including the government's new Kickstart Scheme
Legal Responsibilities for Remote Workers’ Safety
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Chris Salmon of Quittance Legal Services explains the legal responsibilities employers have for ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of their remote working staff
A Guide to IR35 Minor Status Tests
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Alice Hickling of Larsen Howie talks us through the minor status tests that assessors look at when evaluating a company's IR35 status
IR35 Changes & The Construction Industry
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Barbara Jamieson of LawBite talks us through the impact of IR35 changes on the construction industry, including how businesses should be using the delay to prepare
IR35 Delayed to 2021: What It Means for Business
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How to Prepare for the 2020 IR35 Reform
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A Guide to April 2020 Employment Law Changes
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Employment law specialist Paula Fisher provides insight into the 2020 Employment Law Changes that will affect every employer in the UK, along with highlighting how UK SMEs can prepare
An Employer's Guide to the Risks of Sitting
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Employment Law Changes to Look out for in 2019
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The Risks and Rewards of Unpaid Internships
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Discovering an Employee Has a Criminal Conviction
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Employment Tribunal Fees: The Impact of Abolition
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Shared Parental Leave: a Guide for Employers
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The Impact of the Uber Ruling on the Gig Economy
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Uber's defeat in a recent employment tribunal will have a huge impact on the company, but what are the wider implications for the gig economy as a whole?
Probationary Periods: What Employers Need to Know
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Probationary periods can protect employers when a new employee doesn’t make the grade. But how can an employer implement one effectively and responsibly?
Understanding Your Legal Rights as an Employee
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Your employer should (of course) abide by employment law, but a wise employee should always seek to understand his or her legal rights.
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