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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 make arrangements for your children if you divorce or separate, mediation and how to apply for a court order if you cannot agree.
You can choose how to make arrangements for looking after your children if…
You do not have to do any official paperwork if you agree about child…
You can use a mediator to help you and your ex-partner agree on child…
There are other ways to help you agree on child arrangements outside of…
A court order is a legally binding decision made by the court. It sets out…
The court may arrange a ‘directions hearing’ with both parents if you…
You can change an existing court order or consent order. You can also ask…
You can get further advice and information about: making child…
Good Practice Guide (GPG) 45 helps you decide how to check someone's identity.
Help someone make decisions if they appoint you or if they lack mental capacity - includes using a power of attorney, becoming a deputy and getting a one-off Court of Protection ruling.
Rules employers must follow when making staff redundant - consultations, notice periods, compulsory and non-compulsory redundancy and redundancy pay.
Check you can get a divorce, agree or disagree with a divorce application, what to do if your husband or wife lacks mental capacity.
A patent registers your invention and lets you take legal action against anyone who makes, uses, sells or imports your invention without your permission.
Joining a union and getting recognition for collective bargaining and agreements - legal rules about membership, union reps and your rights
To start a charity you need trustees, to choose a business structure, decide suitable charitable purposes and you may have to register with the Charity Commission.
Decide whether to set up a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO), a charitable company or an unincorporated association or trust.
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