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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

A recent case has shown that the Equality Act 2010 does not always cover those working through a Limited Liability Company.

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News and opinion

Ever wondered about Middle-earth economics? What impact would all that gold have on inflation and the cost of living for the average Hobbit?|Ever wondered about Middle-earth economics? What impact would all that gold have on inflation and the cost of living for the average Hobbit?

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Employment law

From the start of the 2013/14 Academic year the Government changed the law on how long young people are required to stay in education or training.

Subcontracting abroad
Tax

Small businesses and freelancers alike need to wise up to the tax implications of subcontracting to workers abroad. We explore.

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Employment law

These rules are used by an employer when they and an employee have a dispute in their working relationship which they are trying to resolve it amicably.

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Employment law

What changes have been made to the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations and what you need to know.

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Get paid

Do you want to compete for a job, or do you prefer to bow out and leave the gig to your competitors? What do you do?

Can an agency worker ever become permanent at the company they work for? Image of two people working together
Employment law

There is nothing in agency workers legislation that prevents employers from choosing permanent staff over agency workers for job vacancies

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Running a business

What do recruiters do and what are the benefits of joining an agency as a freelancer? We take a look at the pros and cons.

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Employment law

In 2011, the Statutory Default Retirement Age of 65 years was removed. We look at what this means for employees nearing retirement.

Interrupted breaks can still count as rest under the Working Time Regulations. Image of people taking a break
Employment law

If your break at work is interrupted, are you entitled to compensation, or a longer break? Not according to the Working Time Regulations. We take a look.

Hours and rest breaks for UK goods vehicle drivers - Part 2. Image of a goods vehicle on the road | Crunch
Employment law

There are different rules for drivers depending on what they drive. All the rules here apply to vehicles that are used for the ‘carriage of goods by road’.

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