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Find a Trading Standards office to complain about illegal sales activity or to get business advice about trading legally
Employer guide to Statutory Paternity Pay or Leave - entitlement, eligibility, notice period, forms SC3 and SPP1, recover statutory pay.
How to bring goods into the UK from any country, including how much tax and duty you’ll need to pay and whether you need to get a licence or certificate.
A contract is an agreement between employee and employer setting out implied and explicit terms and conditions - written statement of particulars, collective agreements
Minimum working age and pay for children, how to apply for performance licences and what local council bylaws say about employing children, paying someone over 16
Consumer protection and rights for goods and services - returning faulty goods, consumer credit, credit and store cards, refunds.
Business plans - download free templates and get help writing a business plan
Employer calculator - calculate your employee’s statutory redundancy payment
Funding for adult learners - grants and bursaries for study and training costs
Employment status (worker, employee, self-employed, director or contractor) affects employment rights and employer responsibilities in the workplace
What to do about bullying and harassment at work - the law, action employees can take and advice for employers about their responsibilities
Alternatives to bankruptcy and the different types of agreements you can make with your creditors.
Dismissal is when your employer ends your employment - reasons you can be dismissed, unfair and constructive dismissal and what to do if you're dismissed
Guidance for employees and employers: employment rights when on maternity, paternity, adoption or parental bereavement leave - keeping in touch days, annual leave, returning to work, redundancy
Whistleblowing - what it is, who to tell, what to expect and how to complain if you're treated unfairly
Employers must make reasonable adjustments to make sure workers with disabilities or health conditions are not substantially disadvantaged
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
Running a business from home - insurance, business rates, expenses, tax allowances
Find courses and training online with the National Careers Service and get advice on funding the costs of learning
Find registered designs in the UK
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