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The concept of an Annual Position Statement (APS) was removed from the National Planning Policy Framework in December 2024.
Guidance for individuals about automatic disqualification rules, what to do if you become disqualified and how to apply for a waiver.
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.…
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A court or employment tribunal (known as an industrial tribunal in…
This guidance for charities explains the automatic disqualification rules.
CoRWM position papers and archive provide our published views on specific topics of interest to our stakeholders.
Information on the Trainee Solicitor and Pupil Barrister opportunities available within government departments
A collection of guidance and case studies to help you decide whether an applicant can apply for a home-based position DBS check.
The rules for employment agencies and businesses: licences, vulnerable people, opting out, job advertisements, transfer fees, trade unions, terms and conditions and contracts, travel and accommodation for work-seekers
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