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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…
If your employer is 'insolvent' this means it cannot pay its debts - your rights if this happens, claiming money owed to you, where to get advice
Your employer is insolvent if it cannot pay its debts. They might: make…
You have different rights depending on whether your employer: makes you…
What money you’re entitled to depends on: how long you were employed what…
You’re eligible to apply if: you were an employee you’re a UK or EEA…
It usually takes up to 6 weeks to get your payment but can take longer.…
Regulatory Policy Committee opinion on the Department for Business and Trade’s impact assessment (IA) which, although titled 'The Companies (Non-Financial Reporting) (Amendment) Regulations 2024', is in respect of The Companies (Accounts and Reports) (Amendment and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2024.
How EEA companies and groups with a presence in the UK can comply with UK accounting and reporting requirements.
Use this form to tell Companies House about a change of name to an overseas company as registered in the UK.
Apply for British citizenship if you have a British parent - who's eligible, fees and how to apply
Regulatory Policy Committee opinion on BEIS' Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill IA
Overview of the work of the Letter of Intent (LoI) group (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden & UK) on the defence industry.
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