Employment Law Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on employment law for uk businesses.
An Employer's Guide to Voluntary & Forced Redundancies
Planning redundancies in the UK? Learn the difference between voluntary and compulsory redundancy, the legal process to follow, common employer mistakes
10 September 2026
Real Estate Employment Arrangements: Employees vs Contractors & Key Agreements
Hiring in the property sector gets complicated quickly. This guide explains real estate employment arrangements for UK businesses, including employees
9 September 2026
Reducing High Absenteeism and Complying with UK Employment Law
High absenteeism can create real operational pressure, but the wrong response can expose your business to unfair dismissal, discrimination, and privacy
9 September 2026
Managing Contractors and Freelancers in a UK Quantity Surveying Firm
Using contractors and freelancers in a UK quantity surveying firm can be commercially sensible, but only if your contracts and day to day working
8 September 2026
Hiring Staff for a Recruitment Agency in the UK
Hiring staff for a recruitment agency in the UK raises specific legal issues around worker status, commission, confidentiality and restrictive covenants
7 September 2026
How to Approach Organisational Restructuring in the UK
Organisational restructuring can help a UK business cut costs and improve accountability, but rushed changes can create redundancy, contract and
7 September 2026Commission and Bonus Terms for UK Customer Support Outsourcing Companies
Commission and bonus clauses for UK customer support outsourcing companies need more than a simple percentage and payment date. This guide explains how to
6 September 2026
Employee Termination Documents for UK Employers: What Should Be Included?
Ending employment in the UK takes more than a simple letter. This guide explains what an employee termination documents suite should include, the legal
5 September 2026Executive Employment Contracts in the UK: Key Clauses for Senior Hires
Hiring a senior executive calls for more than a standard staff contract. This guide explains the key clauses UK businesses should include in an executive
4 September 2026
Essential Staff Policies for UK Customer Support Outsourcing Companies
Clear staff policies help UK customer support outsourcing companies manage confidentiality, monitoring, worker status, remote working and disciplinary
4 September 2026
Concerned About Competition from a Former Employee, Contractor or Service Provider?
Worried that a former employee, contractor or service provider could compete with your business? This guide explains how non-compete clauses work in the
4 September 2026Associate Vet Agreements in the UK: What Clinics Should Include
Engaging a self employed vet? This guide explains what a UK associate vet agreement should include, from contractor status and fee calculations to
3 September 2026Essential Staff Policies for UK Lead Generation Businesses
Lead generation businesses face extra pressure around sales conduct, worker status, privacy, and commission. This guide explains the essential staff
2 September 2026Staff Handbook Policies for UK Specialist Food Retailers
A staff handbook for a UK specialist food retailer should do more than copy generic retail policies. This guide explains how to align handbook terms with
2 September 2026
Staff Policies for UK Online Marketplaces
Staff policies for UK online marketplaces need to do more than cover generic HR issues. This guide explains how to draft practical policies that match
2 September 2026
Criticising Your Boss On Social Media: What's Legal? (2026 Updated)
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31 August 2026
Working As A Contractor (2026 Updated)
Working as a contractor can be a great way to take control of your time, your income and the type of clients you work with. But (and it's a big but), contracting...
31 August 2026
Why Do I Need A Phantom Share Agreement? (2026 Updated)
Phantom shares can be a game-changer if you want to reward key people, keep them motivated, and align everyone around growth - without giving away actual equity in your company. But here's...
31 August 2026
Legal Offboarding Checklist For Your Business (2026 Updated)
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31 August 2026
How Important Is An Employment Contract? (2026 Updated)
Hiring your first team member is a big milestone. It usually means your business is growing, your workload is finally getting shared, and you're building something with real momentum. But there's also...
31 August 2026
Contractor vs Employee Risks for UK Customer Support Outsourcing Companies
UK customer support outsourcing companies often use contractors for flexibility, but a contract label alone will not decide worker status. This guide
31 August 2026
Employee or Contractor? Legal Issues for UK Art Galleries
Hiring flexible staff is common for UK art galleries, but getting worker status wrong can lead to disputes over holiday pay, payroll and contract terms
31 August 2026Hiring Contractors and Freelancers for a UK Specialist Food Retail Business
Hiring freelancers and contractors can help a specialist food retail business stay flexible, but the wrong setup can create worker status disputes, IP
30 August 2026Staff Handbook Policies for UK Renewable Energy Installers
A staff handbook for UK renewable energy installers should do more than copy generic HR wording. This guide explains the policies to include, the legal
30 August 2026
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