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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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Employment law

Holiday pay should now include payments for regular overtime and regular commission. We look at how to calculate your or your employee's holiday pay.

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Tax

If the time has come to close your business, there's a tax efficient method called a Members’ Voluntary Liquidation - or an MVL for short.

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Tax

Small businesses can ask HMRC for an advance of payments to employees and directors to cover statutory maternity and paternity pay.

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Employment law

Adoption Leave is split into two types – Ordinary and Additional. This guide will help you understand the difference and which might apply when you adopt.

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Becoming self-employed

There are advantages and disadvantages to each approach, particularly when it comes to tax issues. Here's what you need to know!

Tax

Employees and Workers can complain to an Employment Tribunal if they are dismissed or victimised at work in any way for making such a disclosure.

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Employment law

When considering if a worker is disabled or not, employers must consider the impact of any impairment on their ability to carry out day-to-day activities.

Can I claim lunch expenses?
Tax

Claiming back money spent is one of the biggest perks of being self-employed - but you can't just claim everything. What's the deal with lunch expenses?

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Contracts

We take a closer look at the clauses you should be considering, including Payment terms, kill fees, and substitution clauses.

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Running a business

You've spent weeks on a piece of work and you justifiably want to show it off to prospective clients - what's the best way?

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At Crunch, our mission is simple: we’re taking the stress out of accounting by reducing both cost & time. Find out more about Crunch with our short video.

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Becoming self-employed

If you’ve landed a job interview, congratulations! Now here are some things you should and shouldn't do while interviewing for a job.

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