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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 £94.50 to renew or replace your passport if you apply online or…
You must renew your passport before you can travel if either: your…
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This guidance is for staff and managers working in adult social care settings (ASC). It gives information on multidrug-resistant organisms and principles on how to prevent the spread of these pathogens.
This guidance is for managers working in the social care sector on how to reduce the risks of cold weather to the health and wellbeing of care recipients.
Apply for British citizenship if you have a British parent - who's eligible, fees and how to apply
Apply to act for someone in court - litigation friends for children and people who cannot act for themselves because they lack the mental capacity
Apply for your first adult British passport - who can apply, how long it takes, costs, how to apply, documents you need, passport interviews.
Guidance for those who perform the role of ‘appropriate adult’ and for the person benefiting from the appropriate adult's support.
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