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Employment status (worker, employee, self-employed, director or contractor) affects employment rights and employer responsibilities in the workplace
In employment law a person’s employment status helps determine: their…
A person is generally classed as a ‘worker’ if: they have a contract or…
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An employee shareholder is someone who works under an employment contract…
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Company directors run limited companies on behalf of shareholders.…
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The SIA has carried out a surprise nationwide operation in conjunction with HMRC and Home Office Immigration Enforcement to tackle labour exploitation.
This guide is to help you and your business understand how to protect children from sexual exploitation and abuse on your platform.
How to know whether the operatives you deploy are employed or self-employed, and what this means for tax and national insurance.
Check if you need a visa or permit to work in Belgium and how to get one if you do.
Find out what income you need to include in your tax credits claim or renewal.
What to do before you apply, and how to apply for a licence yourself or through your employer.
What subcontractors in the building industry must do under the Construction Industry Scheme - registering, record keeping, applying for gross payment status and reporting business changes
Information about how industry placements for T Levels work and how employers can get involved.
How a product complies with EU safety, health and environmental requirements, and how to place a CE marking on your product.
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