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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…
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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.…
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FCDO travel advice for Guinea. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in…
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’…
Terrorism There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK…
Before you travel check that: your destination can provide the healthcare…
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) cannot provide…
Information to help the family and friends of British nationals who have died in China.
Bringing people to the forefront of the Department for Transport's policies to ensure transport systems work for everyone.
Apply for a High Potential Individual (HPI) visa if you've been awarded a qualification by an eligible university in the last 5 years - eligibility, fees, documents, switch, bring your partner and children
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients for healthcare practitioners.
Join a competent person scheme to self-certify certain types of building work instead of getting building regulations approval from a council or private inspector - how to join, current schemes
Information for British nationals affected by rape or sexual assault abroad, including how to access medical treatment and legal advice in the UK.
Parole Board Member Recruitment
Notify the Bona Vacantia division that a person has died without leaving a will or any known blood relatives.
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