Employment Contract

What is Contract Farming?

In this guide, we’ll look at what contract farming is, who’s involved in them, and what your agreements require when conducting business with third parties.

Fixed-Term Contract

In this guide, we'll look at what a fixed-term contract is, when they're used, and how to support fixed-term employees when their contract ends.

How to Effectively Hire Apprentices for Your Business

Read our guide on apprentices to find out your legal requirements when employing them.

Do Employment Contracts Need Amending Under GDPR?

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How to Apply for Carer's Leave in Your Workplace

Read our guide on Carer's Leave - a brand new employment right.

What Should You Do If a Notice Was Not Worked?

What happens if your employee doesn’t work their notice period? Find out where your business stands with full details from Peninsula—employment law specialists.

Comments invited on the Government's plan to Make Work Pay

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have launched a series of consultations seeking views on various aspects of the Government’s proposals issued as part of its Plan to Make Work Pay.

IOSH survey reveals "epidemic" of long working hours

Half of all workers in the UK regularly work two or more additional unpaid hours every week, a new survey by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) has revealed.

Prime Minister promises ambitious apprenticeship reforms in England

The much-criticised apprenticeship levy is to be replaced by a new growth and skills levy which will boost opportunities for young people, Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, said as he also introduced new foundation apprenticeships

Why is everyone talking about a four-day week?

The Government has already announced its plans to strengthen the right to request flexible working and there has been a lot of talk recently about a four-day working week. But the four-day working week is not new. As long as flexible working rules have been in place, it has been an option.

HR professional body says that right to switch off needs to be applied flexibly

A “right to switch off” proposal being considered by the Government would mean that employers are restricted from contacting workers by phone or email outside working hours

Chancellor considers hike in employer national insurance

A senior Treasury minister has hinted that the Chancellor has not ruled out options for an increase in the 13.8% rate of employers’ national insurance at the Budget

A beauty salon employment contract is an agreement that’s legally binding between employee and an employee.

An employment contract for retail staff is an agreement that’s legally binding between employee and an employee.

An employment contract in the hospitslity industry is an agreement that’s legally binding between employee and an employee.

An employment contract in the construction industry is an agreement that’s legally binding between employee and an employee.

A farm workers contract of employment is a legally binding agreement between an employer and an employee.

In an age of innovation, coupled with growing numbers of employees moving into self-employment, employers need to protect their own interests more than ever before when their staff leave.