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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…
Guidance for employees and employers: employment rights when on maternity, paternity, adoption, neonatal care or parental bereavement leave - keeping in touch days, annual leave, returning to work, redundancy.
Information and advice about what career choices are available for teenagers and young adults in England - National Careers Service
Requesting flexible working, how to make an application, what business reasons an employer can give to reject an application and how to appeal.
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
The Career Transition Partnership (CTP) is the official resettlement service for the Armed Forces. It provides comprehensive personal support for Service leavers who are transitioning from their military career into civilian employment, further education or retirement.
What to do when starting a job: checks your employer may do, employment contracts, what to do with your P45 or starter checklist.
Where to find work, who can help you and how to access skills based training for employment.
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
Career breaks - eligibility and notice periods, contract terms and conditions.
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