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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?

The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. Image of someone analysing contracts

Employment law

It’s a long title, but these Regulations are important for Limited Company Contractors (or Personal Service Companies) and agency temps.

Gender, ethnicity, and executive pay gaps and gender pay gap reporting. Image of a woman leading a corporate meeting | Crunch

Employment law

In 2015, the Equality Act 2010 was amended to require employers to reveal details of their gender pay gap. What what this mean for business?

Equal Opportunities and Discrimination (Equality Act 2010), image of group of people working around a desk | Crunch

Employment law

We take a look the Equality Act and how this must be implemented at work, what this means for small businesses, and why it's important.

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Can disciplinary or grievance meetings be audio recorded? Image of a dictaphone on the desk
Employment law

Neither an employee, nor an employer, has the right to record a meeting – unless both parties agree to the recording. Read more here.

Maternity Leave and Pay Chart (updated 2019). Image of woman holding her baby
Employment law

We've recently updated our charts for 2018 for the amounts of maternity leave and pay people are entitled to. We advise you on where you stand.

Employment Law in the United Kingdom - what differences are there? Image of the UK flag in London
Employment law

There is very little difference in employment law between England and Wales, some differences in Scotland but important differences in Northern Ireland.

Your employer is making you redundant but has offered you another job – must you accept it?. Image of woman packing up her desk | Crunch
Employment law

Being made redundant isn't a pleasant experience for anyone, so what happens next? Are you entitled to any redundancy pay? We take a look.

Am I an employee, self-employed, or a worker?, image of someone writing with a coffee cup by them | Crunch
Employment law

It might sound simple, but being self-employed can lead you to this question when you are working with clients. It's important to understand, so we explore.

Hours and rest breaks for UK goods vehicle drivers - Part 1. Image of a goods lorry at the port
Employment law

What are the EU Driver's Hours Rules and how will they affect small businesses? We take a look at the exemptions, the rules and the duties involved.

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.

Who can have self-employed status in the film, television and production industries? - Image of TV cameras | Crunch
Employment law

A comprehensive guide to Service Companies and VAT for people working in the entertainment industry.

What are my main employment rights as an employee, worker or freelancer?. Image of a book of employment rights | Crunch
Employment law

Whether you're a freelancer, contractor or employee, you're still protected to a variety of workers rights. Our guide explores the law around this.

The Minimum Wage, overtime, equal pay and unpaid work experience Image of a doctor working overtime | Crunch
Employment law

Anyone who is defined as a 'worker' is entitled to a selection of workers rights. We look at the minim wage, overtime, equal pay and unpaid experience.

Fixed Term Contracts: what are they & how can they come to an end?, image of a businessman signing contract | Crunch
Employment law

Fixed Term Contracts have always been popular with employers as a way to fill a 'gap' for a temporary period, but we also know they can be abused.

What is Parental Leave? Image of a father cradling a baby
Employment law

Parental leave is a right for parents who are employees to take time off work to look after a child or make arrangements for the child’s welfare.

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