Get the paperwork right. Guides on employment contracts, written statements, worker vs employee status, IR35, restrictive covenants, notice periods, probation, and TUPE.
A plain English guide for UK employers on the difference between employees, workers, and contractors, including the tests HMRC and tribunals apply.
What gardening leave is, when UK employers can use it, how to pay during gardening leave, and what to include in your employment contract clause.
A step-by-step guide to writing a legally compliant employment contract in the UK. Covers ERA 2025 rules, the written statement, and what to include.
IR35 and off-payroll rules explained for UK employers. Who determines employment status, the risks of getting it wrong, and how the CEST tool works.
What makes a non-compete clause enforceable in the UK, how to draft one that stands up, and what courts look for when employers try to enforce them.
Statutory and contractual notice periods explained for UK employers. How to calculate notice pay, what happens during notice, and gardening leave rules.
UK law requires a written statement of particulars from day one. This checklist covers every item to include, plus what ERA 2025 changes for employers.
Probation period rules under the Employment Rights Act 2025: with unfair dismissal rights starting at six months from January 2027, your probation process becomes your main legal protection.
TUPE protects employees when a business or service changes hands. When it applies, your obligations as incoming or outgoing employer, and common mistakes.