Employment Law Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on employment law for uk businesses.
Are Zero‑Hour Contracts Bad? Pros, Cons and Safer UK Alternatives
Zero‑hour contracts can look attractive when you’re scaling, covering peaks in demand or testing new services without committing to fixed payroll costs. But there’s a reason many owners ask, “are zero‑hour contracts...
16 October 2025
How To Wind Up A Company In The UK
If you’ve decided it’s time to close your company, you’re not alone. Markets shift, goals change, and sometimes the most sensible move is an orderly, legal wind up. Handled well, winding up...
16 October 2025
Restrictive Covenants In Employment: UK Meaning & Enforceability
Hiring great people is hard work - keeping your customers, confidential information and team stable when those people move on can be even harder. That’s where employment restrictive covenants come in. Used...
16 October 2025
Written Statement of Employment Particulars: UK Employer Essentials
If you’re hiring in the UK, you’re legally required to give new starters a Written Statement of Employment Particulars. It’s a simple concept, but the rules changed in recent years - and...
16 October 2025
Non-Compete Agreements in the UK: What Employers Should Know
Hiring and training great people takes time and money. It’s only natural to want protection if a key employee leaves and immediately sets up in competition, walks off with your clients, or...
15 October 2025
Pre-Pack Administration in the UK: How It Works
If your company is under serious financial pressure, a pre-pack administration can feel like a lifeline - or a mystery. You might hear that a “pre-pack” lets you sell the viable parts...
15 October 2025
Redundancy Pay Under 2 Years in the UK: What Employers Should Know
Making roles redundant is never easy, but it does happen as your business evolves. If you’re navigating redundancies for employees with less than 2 years’ service, the rules are a little different...
15 October 2025
What Is Equity In Business?
If you’re building a small business in the UK, “equity” comes up quickly - whether you’re splitting ownership with a co‑founder, offering shares to an early employee, or talking to an investor....
15 October 2025
Business Acquisition in the UK: Key Steps and Legal Considerations
Buying an existing business can be a smart way to grow quickly, expand into a new area or add new capabilities without starting from scratch. But a business acquisition has moving parts...
15 October 2025
Trade Secrets in the UK: Definition, Protection and Practical Steps
Every small business has information that gives it an edge - your special process, a unique recipe, a pricing model, a supplier list, or a growth strategy. If that information leaked, you...
15 October 2025
Redundancy Consultation Period For One Person In The UK
Needing to make a single role redundant can feel daunting, especially when you want to get the process right and treat your employee fairly. The good news is that UK law gives...
15 October 2025
What Is A Merger?
Thinking about combining your business with another? You’re not alone. For many small businesses, a “merger” can be a practical way to scale faster, access new customers, or add capabilities you don’t...
15 October 2025
How To Calculate Annual Leave For Employees In The UK
Getting annual leave right is one of those admin jobs that can either be smooth and stress-free… or a source of constant disputes and payroll headaches. The good news: once you understand...
15 October 2025
Business Lawyer: What They Do, When To Hire, How They Protect You
Running a small business is exciting - but the legal pieces can feel like a maze. From choosing the right structure to signing contracts and handling customer data, a business lawyer helps...
14 October 2025
Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) In The UK Explained
Thinking about succession but not sure a trade sale or private equity deal is right for your business? An Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) can be a tax‑efficient and values‑aligned way to hand...
14 October 2025
Redundancy Selection Criteria in the UK: Fair, Lawful Decisions
Redundancies are never easy. But when your business needs to restructure or cut costs, getting your redundancy selection criteria right is critical. Done properly, you’ll make fair, objective decisions, reduce the risk...
14 October 2025
How To Stop Being Self-Employed in the UK
There are lots of good reasons a small business owner might want to stop being self-employed - maybe you’re moving to a limited company, winding down a side hustle to focus on...
14 October 2025
What Is A Health And Safety Policy In The UK?
If you employ people in the UK, you’re responsible for their health, safety and welfare at work. A health and safety policy is the foundation of how you meet that duty day-to-day....
14 October 2025
Vested Shares: How They Work in the UK
If you’re planning to give co-founders, early employees or advisors a stake in your company, vested shares are likely to be part of the conversation. Getting share vesting right is one of...
14 October 2025
Dismissing An Employee With Less Than 2 Years’ Service In The UK
Need to let someone go before they hit their 2‑year anniversary? You’re not alone - it’s a common situation for growing businesses. The good news: employees usually need two years’ continuous service...
13 October 2025
How To Remove A Company Director In The UK
Needing to remove a director from your limited company is never easy. Maybe they’re no longer engaged, there’s a strategic misalignment, or the relationship has simply broken down. Whatever the reason, the...
13 October 2025
What Is A Probation Period At Work In The UK?
Hiring is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as a small business. A well-run probation period lets you test the fit, set clear expectations and make fast, fair decisions if...
13 October 2025
Maximum Daily Working Hours In The UK
If you’re building rotas or managing peak periods, one of the first questions that comes up is simple: what’s the maximum number of hours you can legally ask someone to work in...
13 October 2025
How Is Redundancy Calculated in the UK?
Restructuring your team is never easy, but sometimes redundancies are the right commercial decision to keep your business sustainable. When you reach that point, getting the calculations right is critical - not...
12 October 2025
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