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Explore the implications of the UK's new Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act 2023 on employment contracts, worker rights, and employer responsibilities. Stay updated.

How to check a person's legal right to work in the UK (and the impact of Brexit) - Crunch - image of a passport and EU citizenship card

Employment law

We look in detail at all the points you need to consider and the documents you need when employing staff, casual workers and freelancers / contractors.

Flexible working and the right to request time off for training. Image of woman being trained at her desk | Crunch

Employment law

From June 30th 2014, all employees will have the right to request flexible working if they have 26 weeks service. How will this affect small businesses?

Guide To Maternity Leave and Pay. Image of woman holding baby's hand | Crunch

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When you decide to have a baby, you'll be entitled to some working-benefits, depending on the type of work you do. We take a look at maternity leave and pay

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The £4,000 Employment Allowance For Employers Explained. (Image of man using a calculator).
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Can your business claim the £4,000 Employment Allowance towards your NI Bill? Get all the details on eligibility, how much you can claim, and how to claim.

Sleeping on the job: Is there any clarity about pay? Image of a sleeping dog | Crunch
Employment law

To examine the latest position on whether you should be paid for sleeping at work, we'll look at the most important, and recent, tribunal cases.

What is Employers’ Liability Insurance? What cover is required? Image of hazard cone | Crunch
Employment law

Employers’ Liability Insurance often provokes many questions, not least whether or not you actually need it. We answer the most commonly asked questions.

Locum Doctors – what is your employment status? Image of doctor listening to a patient
Employment law

For Locum doctors, it's important to know whether you are employee, a worker, or someone who is self-employed? We explore the differences.

Care Workers - what are your rights at work? Image of woman playing chess with an elderly man | Crunch
Employment law

Lesley of the HR Kiosk provides advice for care workers who are unsure of their rights. Have an employment question? Leave a comment.|Lesley of the HR Kiosk provides advice for care workers who are unsure of their rights. Have an employment question? Leave a comment.|Lesley of the HR Kiosk provides advice for care workers who are unsure of their rights. Have an employment question? Leave a comment.

Immigration Guide - How can employers recruit people from outside the UK from 1 January 2021, image of people at the airport | Crunch
Employment law

From 1 January 2021, all non-British/Irish nationals will require a valid immigration status/visa to live, work, and study in the UK.

Working Time Regulations, image of someone sitting in the sun | Crunch
Employment law

There are a whole host of regulations and laws in place to protect workers from being exploited in regards to working hours, break and holiday.

Second job tax: How to pay tax on a second job
Employment law

If you're finding yourself a little stretched for cash, you might consider a second job. While it’s not illegal, there can be issues to consider.|If you're finding yourself a little stretched for cash, you might consider a second job. While it’s not illegal, there can be issues to consider.

Statutory sick pay, sickness, and fit notes. Image of a sick dog under a blanket | Crunch
Employment law

Unable to work? You are entitled to sick pay from your employer if you meet the qualifying conditions, which are as follows.

Short-time working and lay-offs (information for employees). Image of an hourglass on a bed of money
Employment law

We look at alternative options for employers, instead of changing terms of their employee's contracts or making redundancies.

Time off for dependants - family emergencies and Parental Bereavement Leave. Image of a couple sharing their grief
Employment law

Did you know that in many circumstances employees now have the right to take time off work to deal with an emergency involving someone who depends on them?

What is Pension Automatic Enrolment (PAE), how does it affect small businesses?, image of pensioners having fun | Crunch
Employment law

UK employers must provide access to a pension for their eligible workers. Employees can choose to opt out of auto-enrolment if they wish to. Find out more!

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