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Employment law

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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The Bribery Act 2010 – honesty is the best policy. Image of someone accepting a bribe
Employment law

In 2011 it became a criminal offence for an individual or organisation to offer or receive a bribe – and conviction carries a maximum sentence of 10 years.

Custom and practice, and employment contract terms (implied and express terms) Image of someone signing a contract
Employment law

What happens if your employment terms have changed without your consent? We take a look at the 'Custom and Practice' terms and what they mean for you.

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Productivity

For freelancers and contractors, having a variety of clients is an exciting and important thing. We look at ways you can manage multiple clients.

Clare Devlin
Becoming self-employed

We spoke to interior designer and Crunch client Clare Devlin about how freelancing has given her far greater opportunities than her previous employment.

For what reasons can I be made redundant? Image of man made redundant
Employment law

If your employer is considering redundancies, in what situations can they do this?

News and opinion

Office workers are frequently told that their sedentary lifestyle is causing them injuries, but you'll be surprised by some of the professions on this list.

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Get paid

Our four top tips explore how contractors can get rate rises without jeopardising professional relationships with their clients.

Tea
News and opinion

It's no secret the British love tea. But it's also interesting to know that our tea consumption is driving factor for the economy. We explore.

Crunch
Tax

Thinking about contracting in Europe or further afield? Learn all about your tax liabilities and how to maximise your take home pay working abroad.

How to deal with an ACAS conciliation request. Image of someone shaking hands with a judge
Employment law

If an employee or ex-employee has a potential employment tribunal, they may be advised the contact ACAS first. We take a look at the process.

RTI How-To: Filing for free with Basic PAYE Tools, image of someone working | Crunch
Tax

Do you find Real Time Information confusing? We show you how you can download PAYE tools and how to use them in order to make your filing simpler.

HMRC
Tax

In the 2014 Budget, the government revealed they were handing new powers to HMRC to recover debts. We look at the legislation and what this means.

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