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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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What are zombie companies and are they necessarily bad for business and the economy? We take a close look at them and what to do if you become one.

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How do you know when you might be needing more assistance and advice? We take a look at the ways in which you can find out if you need more help.

Becoming self-employed

Looking to make your passion your business? Hear out these 10 self-employment tips from small business owners and get the ball rolling!

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Becoming self-employed

Freelancers need all the legal advice they can get. Here are six things you need to know (but might be afraid to ask your lawyer).

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Employment law

An estimated 22% of the UK’s working population are lone working, so employers and contractors need to consider if this is an issue for them.

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HMRC set rules which will determine whether you have the right to claim travel and subsistence expenses whilst you work - check out our guide.

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Many freelancers, contractors, and small business owners feel unfairly penalised simply due to not taking home a regular 9-to-5 salary. We're here to help.

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Employment law

How likely is it that your employer or client will be keeping an eye on you? In the eyes of the law, can your employer spy on you at work?

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Just because you’re a lone-worker, doesn’t mean you have to be a lonely worker. In this article, we take a look at some ways you can combat loneliness.

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Employment law

Don't have a fixed place of work and travel directly to clients? The ECJ decided in September 2015 that travel time counts as working time. We take a look.

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Running a business

Those who don't learn from history are condemned to repeat it. If you don’t have an understanding of why businesses fail, your startup is doomed.

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Becoming self-employed

The mission at Explaain is to make it 10 times easier to read the news. Here's how Jeremy Evans built the company from the ground up & his top tips for you.

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