Employment Law Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on employment law for uk businesses.
Labour Hire Agreements: What You Need To Know (2026 Updated)
If your business needs extra hands quickly, labour hire can feel like the perfect solution. You get skilled workers when you need them, you can scale up (or down) without long recruitment...
29 June 2025
I'm Under A Sweat Equity Agreement. Am I Still Entitled To Minimum Wage? (2026 Updated)
Sweat equity can be a great way to build a business when cash is tight. You put in time and skills now, and you receive equity (or the right to equity) later. But there's a catch that catches a lot...
28 June 2025
Setting Up A Virtual Internship? Here's What You Need To Know (2026 Updated)
Virtual internships can be a win-win: you get extra hands on deck and fresh perspectives, and interns get real-world experience without the commute. But "virtual" doesn't mean "informal". If you're bringing someone...
27 June 2025
What is A Contractor Agreement? (2026 Updated)
If you're hiring a contractor (or working as one), it can feel like you're meant to "just get on with it" and worry about paperwork later. But in practice, a clear contractor...
17 June 2025
Should You Use A Free Contractor Agreement Template? (2026 Updated)
If you're hiring contractors for the first time (or scaling up quickly), it's tempting to grab a free contractor agreement template, swap in a few names, and get on with the work....
10 June 2025
A Guide To Employee Onboarding In 2026
Hiring someone new is exciting - but onboarding is where the "good hire" becomes a great, confident, productive team member. In 2026, employee onboarding in the UK is also more complex than it used...
8 June 2025
Managing Your Employees After Coronavirus: Legal Duties for UK Employers in 2026
By 2026, "post-Covid" work isn't really about a single virus anymore. It's about the long-term changes Covid accelerated: hybrid working, higher expectations around wellbeing, more sickness absence management, and a sharper spotlight...
7 June 2025
Why You Need A Conflict Of Interest Policy (2026 Updated)
If you're running a business in 2026, you're probably juggling a lot: hiring (or outsourcing), building partnerships, chasing growth, and trying to keep everyone moving in the same direction. But there's one...
4 June 2025
Wage Overpayments: Rights, Risks & Remedies for UK Employers
Employers can often recover accidental wage overpayments, but deductions, repayment plans and employee communication need careful handling.
6 May 2025
Vicarious Liability: When Employers Answer for Staff Wrongdoing
When you’re running a business, it’s natural to focus on the things you can control-like building your team, providing great service, or growing your revenue. But what happens if a staff member...
6 May 2025
A Complete Guide to UK Redundancy Laws: The Legal Steps for Making Staff Redundant
Let’s face it-making someone redundant is one of the toughest decisions you’ll ever have to make as a business owner in the UK. Whether you’re facing a downturn, restructuring, or just looking...
6 May 2025
False Accusations at Work: Defending Your Business
False accusations at work can be incredibly disruptive for any business, whether you run a small start-up or an established company with a large team. The mere suggestion that someone has engaged...
6 May 2025
Director or Employee? Understanding Dual Roles
If you’re involved in running a company – whether you’re launching a new business, joining a board, or taking an operational role in an established enterprise – you’ve likely bumped into the...
6 May 2025
Summary Dismissal: Instant Termination Rules & Best Practice
As a business owner, there’s never an easy way to manage difficult employee situations-especially when it comes to dismissals. Sometimes, circumstances arise where an employee’s behaviour is so serious that you need...
6 May 2025
Essential Pregnancy Rights at Work: A Guide for Employers
If you employ staff, you might encounter a situation where an employee tells you they’re pregnant. For many business owners, it can be a happy milestone in your team’s life – but...
5 May 2025
Employment Tribunal Claims: A UK Employer’s Survival Roadmap
Finding out you’ve been named in an employment tribunal claim can feel daunting, especially if you’re running a small business or managing a growing team. Suddenly, you’re staring down paperwork, deadlines, and...
5 May 2025
Consultant Contracts: Must‑Have Clauses (UK)
Whether you’re about to kick off your career as a consultant or you’re an established expert bringing in new clients, one thing remains the same: having a clear, robust consultant contract is...
5 May 2025
Can You Ask Employees to Work With COVID? Legal Guidance for UK Employers
COVID-19 may no longer dominate headlines like in 2020, but questions about workplace attendance, staff well-being, and your legal obligations as an employer haven’t gone away. If you have wondered, “Can I...
5 May 2025
Avoiding GDPR UK Fines: Key Penalties and Compliance Tips for Employers
Dealing with customer or employee data is simply part of doing business these days - but with great data comes great responsibility. If you’re an employer in the UK, the General Data...
5 May 2025
Staff Dismissals Done Right: Avoiding Classic UK Mistakes
Dismissing staff is never an easy part of running a business. As a business owner in the UK, you’re likely focused on growth, keeping customers happy and making your workplace a positive...
5 May 2025
Express Terms in Employment Contracts: What Employers Must Know
Employment contracts are the foundation of every working relationship – whether you’re hiring your first employee or growing a team as your business takes off. But understanding the nuts and bolts of...
5 May 2025
Long‑Term Sick Leave Dismissals: Legal Ground Rules
Dismissal during long-term sick leave may be possible as a last resort, but employers need medical evidence, consultation, reasonable adjustments and a fair process.
4 May 2025
Positive Action Basics: Lawful Diversity Steps for Employers
Looking to build a more inclusive, diverse workplace? Wondering what “positive action” actually means – and, crucially, how to apply it lawfully without risking a discrimination claim? You’re not alone. More and...
4 May 2025
Understanding Disability Discrimination Laws in UK Workplaces: Employer Responsibilities & 2024 Updates
Disability discrimination in the workplace is a major concern for employers and employees across the UK. It's not just about ticking boxes or avoiding headlines-it's about fairness, practical support, and making your...
4 May 2025
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