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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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Becoming self-employed

From being made redundant in 2002 to playing a part in the launch of “Boris Bikes”, Nick Lewis gives his insight into becoming a self-employed Web Consultant.

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.

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Becoming self-employed

Product Design Consultant and Crunch client John Boyle tells of his self-employed journey so far.

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Tax

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?

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Becoming self-employed

From parting ways with Google to being the maker of his own destiny, Jonas V. Schürmann shares his experience of going it alone in the video games industry.

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Becoming self-employed

Ditching office politics, spending more time surfing and improved mental health have contributed to Software Development Consultant Tadas Tamosauskas' route to self-employment.

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Running a business

Building a small business website doesn't have to cost the earth. However you choose to get your business on the internet, it’s important that you do.

Shared Parental Leave (SPL) explained. Image of parents with their newborn | Crunch
Employment law

Parents can share up to 50 of 52 weeks statutory maternity leave and 37 of 39 weeks statutory maternity pay, we'll explain shared parental leave and pay

How to pay yourself as a sole trader and how much to put aside for tax, image of a man at a laptop | Crunch
Becoming self-employed

As a sole trader, you’re not directly employed and you don't receive a salary or wage in the traditional sense. So, how do you pay yourself?

What are the rules and regulations for Sunday working? Image of woman someone hanging up an open sign
Employment law

Once upon a time, Sunday's were the quietest day of the week, but now many people are working on the seventh day. We look at your rights on Sunday working.

Employment Tribunals – your rights. Image of a gavel and scales. | Crunch
Employment law

Tribunals heart employment disputes that haven't been resolved in the work place. We take a look at them and what your rights are.

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