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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…
An employee is someone who works under an employment contract. A person…
An employee shareholder is someone who works under an employment contract…
A person is self-employed if they run their business for themselves and…
Company directors run limited companies on behalf of shareholders.…
A person who’s been appointed to a position by a company or organisation…
A court or employment tribunal (known as an industrial tribunal in…
Use employment related securities (ERS) to reward, retain or give incentives to your employees, including any tax advantages.
Guidance you should consider when considering the employee shareholder employment status.
Find out if you’re a trust or company service provider who needs to register for supervision with HMRC under the money laundering regulations.
UK visa sponsorship information for employers - requirements, certificates and licences for Workers and Temporary Workers.
The Commercial Generic Role Profiles are a set of detailed job descriptions for each commercial role defined in the Commercial Career Framework.
The rules for employment agencies and businesses: licences, vulnerable people, opting out, job advertisements, transfer fees, trade unions, terms and conditions and contracts, travel and accommodation for work-seekers
Find out about help you can get moving from benefits to work - training, work trials, starting your own business, help with drug or alcohol problems, carer support
Understand the definition of ‘director’ so you know if you need to apply for a licence.
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