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Employment law and regulations
Employment law and regulations
Few legal areas change as frequently as employment law, and it can be hard to keep track of all the amendments and complications. This section lays out the key things you need to know.
Employing contractors: laws & responsibilities for UK employers
April 11, 2024 | 7 min read
Flexible bank holiday policy: how it works & risks for employers
December 17, 2023 | 5 min read
Perk up: Why having a hybrid work policy is so important and how SMEs can get involved
November 28, 2023 | 6 min read
What is the Enterprise Management Incentive?
November 28, 2023 | 3 min read
This is how start-ups can support employees going on parental leave
November 2, 2023 | 3 min read
Rest breaks at work: legal requirements for employers
June 30, 2023 | 7 min read
The Working Time Directive: Calculating time limits
May 11, 2023 | 3 min read
Right to Work checks: a guide for employers
March 29, 2023 | 8 min read
Employee privacy and confidentiality laws: how to stay compliant
December 21, 2022 | 10 min read
Rail strikes: what if my employees can’t make it into work?
June 22, 2022 | 3 min read
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