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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.

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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.

Working from home? What you can and can’t claim as an expense | A comfy dog at home | Crunch
Tax

If you spend time working from home, then depending on the work you do, you might be able to claim expenses back for using your home as an office.

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Tax

If you've undertaken some R&D work, or even if you’ve worked for another company on a project, you could be due Research and Development tax relief.

What is Business Asset Disposal Relief when selling shares in your business?, image of a woman using a calculator to work out tax | Crunch
Tax

Thinking about selling your limited business? You'll need to know about Business Asset Disposal Relief.

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.

Grants, loans and freebies: financial help for your business
Get paid

A handy side-effect of the entrepreneurial zeal sweeping the country is that there are now many schemes in place specifically to help small businesses.

How to operate CIS as a limited company or a sole trader - Crunch - image of a bricklayer at work
Tax

Contractors registered under the Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) are required to deduct tax from their payments to subcontractors. We explain how CIS works.

How the founder of Freelancer Club built an award-winning startup using only freelancers
News and opinion

Matt Dowling founded the Freelancer Club in 2014 after his own experiences as a freelance photographer highlighted a need for a change.

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?

Ill freelancer
Personal finance

Executive Income Protection- A tax efficient way of protecting your income. Here's what you should know and how to make the most of it.

An ill self-employed worker
Personal finance

We take a look at Income Protection Insurance and how it can be beneficial for the self-employed in the event of unforeseen circumstances.

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