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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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Interrupted breaks can still count as rest under the Working Time Regulations. Image of people taking a break
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If your break at work is interrupted, are you entitled to compensation, or a longer break? Not according to the Working Time Regulations. We take a look.

Hours and rest breaks for UK goods vehicle drivers - Part 2. Image of a goods vehicle on the road | Crunch
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There are different rules for drivers depending on what they drive. All the rules here apply to vehicles that are used for the ‘carriage of goods by road’.

Everything you need to know about professional references (part 1). Image of an interviewer with an applicant
Employment law

In part one of our look at personal references, we explore the reasons why employer's like to have references and what this means for workers.

Everything you need to know about professional references (part 2)?. Image of someone reading an interviewee's references
Employment law

Our second installment on professional references covers employer obligations and data protection practices. Read more here.

Continuity of Service - for employees and workers. Image of waiter serving customers
Employment law

We take a close look at Continuity of Service employment legislation and what this might mean for you as an employee or worker.

Antenatal care for pregnant parents and adopters. Image of a pregnant woman
Employment law

All pregnant employees have a legal right to time off with pay to keep appointments for antenatal care, made on the advice of a registered medical practitioner, midwife or health visitor.

Part-time workers rights. Image of a couple making a complaint
Employment law

Did you know that part-time employees and workers have the same employment rights as full-time employees (and workers)? We take a close look.

Grievance Procedures. Image of two employees with a problem
Employment law

What can freelancers do if they raise a grievance against a client? We explore the ways to solve these problems when there isn't much protection for you.

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