Employment Law Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on employment law for uk businesses.
How To Enforce Restrictive Covenants In The UK
When a key employee or contractor leaves, your biggest risks often aren’t about losing a desk or laptop - they’re about losing customers, staff and know‑how. That’s where enforcing restrictive covenants comes...
2 November 2025
How To Sell A Limited Company In The UK
Thinking about selling a limited company? Whether you’re planning an exit, merging with a competitor, or passing the reins to a new owner, the way you structure the deal can make a...
2 November 2025
Share Schemes In The UK: How To Design, Tax And Run Them
Hiring (and keeping) great people is tough, especially when you’re competing with bigger companies on salary. That’s where share schemes can make a real difference. By offering employees a stake in your...
2 November 2025
How To Buy An Existing Business In The UK
Thinking about buying an existing business in the UK? It’s a smart way to hit the ground running - you get customers, systems and revenue from day one. But the flip side...
1 November 2025
How To Conduct Employee Investigations In The UK
Issues crop up in every workplace. When they do, a fair and prompt employee investigation can be the difference between a quick resolution and a costly dispute. If you’re a small business...
1 November 2025
Buying an Online Business in the UK: Legal Checklist
Buying an online business can be a smart shortcut to growth-you get customers, brand, and systems on day one without starting from scratch. But don’t let the speed tempt you into skipping...
1 November 2025
Non-Compete Clauses in the UK: What Employers Should Know
If you’re hiring key people or sharing sensitive know‑how, you’ve probably wondered: what is a non‑compete, and should we be using one? Non-competes are a type of contractual restriction designed to protect...
1 November 2025
IR35 Compliance: Off-Payroll Working Rules In The UK
If your business engages contractors (especially via their own limited companies), IR35 should be firmly on your radar. Since the private sector reforms in April 2021, many clients - not just contractors...
31 October 2025
How To Deliver Staff Data Protection Training In The UK
If your team handles any personal data - customer names, email addresses, CCTV footage, HR files, or even website analytics - you’re on the hook for UK data protection compliance. And under...
31 October 2025
Last In, First Out Redundancy: Is It Legal in the UK?
When you’re facing a genuine downturn or restructure, you might be tempted to pick a simple redundancy selection method like “last in, first out” (LIFO). On paper, it feels quick, objective and...
30 October 2025
UK Work From Home Policy: What Employers Should Include
Remote and hybrid work are now a normal part of running a small business in the UK. Whether you have a fully remote team or the occasional “WFH Wednesday”, a clear work...
30 October 2025
Return to Office Rules in the UK: What Employers Should Know
Thinking about a return to office in the UK, or formalising a hybrid model after years of remote work? You’re not alone. Many small employers are now resetting how, where and when...
30 October 2025
Fines For Illegal Workers In The UK: What Employers Need To Know
If you’re hiring in the UK, getting right to work checks wrong can be seriously expensive. The government has increased the civil penalties for employing illegal workers, and the bar for compliance...
30 October 2025
Is The National Living Wage The Same As Minimum Wage In The UK?
If you’re hiring in the UK, you’ll quickly run into two phrases that sound similar but don’t always mean the same thing: the National Living Wage (NLW) and the National Minimum Wage...
30 October 2025
Types Of Employment Contracts In The UK Explained
Hiring your first team member is exciting - but choosing the right type of employment contract can feel confusing. Do you go permanent, fixed-term, casual or zero-hours? What if you just need...
29 October 2025
Business Acquisition Lawyer In The UK: What Buyers Should Know
Thinking about buying a business is exciting - you’re taking a proven concept and giving it new life under your ownership. But it’s also a legal transaction with moving parts, timelines and...
29 October 2025
M&A Lawyer: Buying Or Selling A Company In The UK
Thinking about buying a business, selling your company, or merging with a competitor? That’s exciting - and a little daunting. Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) can unlock growth, succession and exit opportunities for...
29 October 2025
Zero Hours Contract Sick Pay Calculator (UK)
Running a flexible workforce can be great for controlling costs and meeting demand - but it can make statutory sick pay (SSP) trickier to work out. If you’re hiring on zero-hours arrangements,...
29 October 2025
Does CCTV Record Audio? UK Rules On Sound Recording
If you’re upgrading your security system, you might be wondering: does CCTV have audio, and if so, can your business legally use it? The short answer is that many modern CCTV systems...
29 October 2025
Average Settlement Agreement Amount In The UK
There is no official average settlement agreement amount in the UK. A reasonable offer usually starts with entitlements, risk and evidence.
29 October 2025
Director Service Agreement: What UK Businesses Need to Know
Bringing a director into your small business is a big step. Whether it’s a founder stepping into an executive role or a seasoned hire joining to drive growth, you’re handing over real...
29 October 2025
Overtime in the UK: Rules, Rates and Employer Risk Management
If your team is picking up extra hours to hit deadlines or cover busy periods, you’re probably asking: what are the overtime rules in the UK and how do we manage them...
28 October 2025
Antisocial Hours in the UK: Employer Rules and Pay
If your business relies on night shifts, early starts, late finishes or weekend work, you’ll be scheduling what most people call “antisocial hours.” That’s common across hospitality, healthcare, logistics, retail and security...
28 October 2025
Business Solicitors in the UK: What They Do and How to Choose
Running a small business is exciting - but the legal side can feel like a maze. That’s where solicitors for business step in. The right legal partner helps you set up properly,...
28 October 2025
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