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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…
How to apply, how long it takes, how much it costs, track your application, unexpired visas, replacing a damaged passport.
It costs £102 to renew or replace your passport if you apply online or…
You must renew your passport before you can travel if either: your…
If your passport has been lost or stolen, you must cancel it before…
Apply to stay in the UK without time restrictions ('indefinite leave to remain') after being in the UK for 10 years - eligibility, documents you need, how to apply, family members.
You may be able to apply for indefinite leave to remain if you’ve been in…
You must have permission to stay (‘leave to remain’). You must also have…
You’ll need to provide: a current passport or other valid travel ID all…
You must apply online for indefinite leave to remain. Once you’ve started…
You must apply to extend your stay online. Once you’ve started your…
Your family members (‘dependants’) can apply separately if they’re…
Apply for an injunction if you've been a victim of domestic abuse - non-molestation or occupation orders - who can apply, serving documents and attending a hearing.
How to apply for a document to travel outside the UK if you're not British and you cannot use or get your own national passport.
How to reapply for your driving licence, full or provisional, if you've been disqualified for drink driving or other offences.
Tell the police and your insurance company if your vehicle has been stolen straight away - telling DVLA, vehicle tax refunds and personalised registration numbers
Check if you need a tuberculosis (TB) test to support your visa application and find an approved clinic in your country.
Submit new evidence if your asylum application has been refused and you have no more right to appeal - called ‘further submission’
Correct an original registration with the register office or GRO - what corrections can be made, who can apply, how long it takes
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