Employment Law Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on employment law for uk businesses.
How Many Hours Is a Part-time Job in the UK? Employer's Guide
There is no single legal number of hours that makes a job part-time in the UK. This employer's guide explains how part-time work is defined, what rights
18 August 2026
Essential Legal Terms for Sales Executive Employment Contracts in the UK
Hiring a sales executive without a carefully drafted employment contract can lead to disputes over commission, customer ownership and post-employment
18 August 2026
Who Owns Work Created By Freelancers, Employees And AI Tools?
Think paying means owning the work? Not always. Learn who usually owns copyright when employees, contractors and AI tools help create business assets.
18 August 2026
What Happens to Unused Sick Leave in the UK?
Unused sick leave in the UK is usually not paid out when employment ends, but your contract and sickness policy can change the position. Here is what
17 August 2026
Do I Need to Pay My Staff a Minimum Rate If They Are Being Paid a Piece Rate?
If you pay staff by output rather than by the hour, you may still need to make sure they receive at least the applicable minimum wage. This guide explains
16 August 2026
Recruiter Commission Plans in the UK: Legal Issues Employers Should Check
A recruiter commission plan can create disputes if payment triggers, clawbacks, leavers provisions and contractor status are not clearly documented. Here
16 August 2026
Employee or Contractor? Legal Risks for UK Engineering Firms
Engineering firms often use contractors for flexibility, but misclassifying a worker can create costly legal risk. This guide explains how UK businesses
15 August 2026
Staff Policies for Property Maintenance Companies in the UK
Clear staff policies help UK property maintenance companies manage safety, conduct, overtime, absence, and worker status. This guide explains what to
15 August 2026
How Many Consecutive Shifts Can Employees Work in the UK?
UK law does not usually set one fixed maximum number of consecutive shifts. For most businesses, the key issues are working time limits, rest breaks
15 August 2026
Staff Handbook Policies for UK Boutique Hotels
A practical guide to staff handbook policies for UK boutique hotels, including what to include, common mistakes, and how handbooks work alongside
15 August 2026
Hiring Under-18s in the UK: Minimum Working Age and Employer Rules
Hiring younger staff in the UK can be a great option for businesses, but age rules are more detailed than many employers realise. This guide explains the
15 August 2026
End-of-year Legal Checklist: Contracts, Employment, IP & Compliance
An end-of-year legal review can help UK businesses catch contract, employment, IP and compliance issues before they roll into the new year. Here is what
14 August 2026Hiring Casual Workers in the UK: Legal Risks and Contracting Tips
Hiring casual workers can help UK businesses stay flexible, but the wrong contract or day to day handling can create disputes over worker status, holiday
14 August 2026Staff Policies for Packaging Suppliers in the UK
Packaging suppliers in the UK need staff policies that reflect warehouse work, safety, overtime, agency labour and worker status risks. This guide covers
13 August 2026Staff Handbook Policies for UK Inventory Management Software Businesses
A staff handbook can help UK inventory management software businesses manage remote work, security, conduct and data handling, but only if the policies
13 August 2026Consultant or Contractor? Legal Differences for UK Businesses
Using the wrong label for an external hire can create real risk for UK businesses. This guide explains the difference between consultants and contractors
12 August 2026
Can You Terminate an Employee After They Resign in the UK?
Can you terminate an employee after they resign in the UK? Yes, sometimes, but the answer depends on notice periods, contract terms, gross misconduct
12 August 2026Employee Setting Up a Competing Business?
Worried about an employee setting up a competing business? Learn what UK employers should check in employment contracts, confidentiality clauses and
11 August 2026Managing Maximum Term Employment Contracts in the UK
Maximum term contracts can give UK employers flexibility, but they do not remove dismissal, redundancy or fixed term employee risks. Here is what to check
11 August 2026Bad References and Lost Job Offers: What UK Employers Must Do
Bad references can expose UK employers to claims if a lost job offer follows. Here’s what businesses should check before giving, requesting, or relying on
10 August 2026
What Legal Agreements Do You Need for Freelance It Work Online?
Hiring freelance IT contractors online can create issues around scope, intellectual property, confidentiality, data protection and employment status. This
8 August 2026Staff Appraisals in the UK: Legal Risks and Best Practices for Employers
A staff appraisal process can improve performance and accountability, but it also creates legal risk if criteria are vague, records are poor or managers
8 August 2026
Employer Pension Contribution Rules and Compliance in the UK
Employer pension contributions in the UK are tied to auto-enrolment, employment contracts and payroll setup. Here is what businesses need to check before
8 August 2026
Contractor or Employee? Legal Risks for Beauty Salons in the UK
Calling a beauty therapist self-employed does not make it so. This guide explains how UK salons should assess contractor, worker and employee status, the
8 August 2026
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