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Employees' rights at work under fixed-term contracts - and what happens if a contract is renewed or ended
Employees are on a fixed-term contract if both of the following apply:…
Employers must not treat workers on fixed-term contracts less favourably…
Ending a fixed-term contract Fixed-term contracts will normally end…
A contract is an agreement between employee and employer setting out implied and explicit terms and conditions - written statement of particulars, collective agreements
All employees have an employment contract with their employer. A contract…
The legal parts of a contract are known as ‘terms’. An employer should…
An employer may have an agreement with employees’ representatives (from…
An employer must give employees and workers a document stating the main…
If an employee or worker has a problem receiving their written statement,…
How to make sure your business’ terms and conditions are fair, and avoid unfair contract terms
Employers' responsibilities for different contract types: full-time, part-time, fixed term, agency workers, consultants, zero hours, family members, volunteers and young workers
A tenancy agreement is a contract between you and a landlord - ending a tenancy, changing a tenancy, tenancy types and assured shorthold tenancies
What to include in a tenancy agreement, different types of tenancy (including assured shorthold tenancy) and how to end a tenancy.
Employment Appeal Tribunal judgment of Judge Auerbach on 16 April 2024.
How agreements between the government, buyers and suppliers work.
The template Short Form Contract is for below-threshold, low value, non-complex goods and services.
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
How to end a commercial lease early, what happens if you break the terms of your lease, use a clause in your agreement
Guidance on Defence and Security Accelerator terms and conditions for funding, contracts and intellectual property rights.
The Energy Act received Royal Assent on 18 December 2013.
New long-term rail contracts awarded to Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
Contractual exit plans must be developed as an alternative to extension or evidence provided for why an extension is both legally allowed and value for money
How employment contracts can be changed, problems with changes and breach of contract
An overview of key points around access agreements between property owners and network operators for the deployment of digital infrastructure.
Your purchasing strategy must show you’ve considered commercial and technology aspects, and contractual limitations.
The 2024 standard civil contract governs the provision of face-to-face legal aid services in all civil categories.
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