Employment Contract

Contract of Employment

In this guide, we’ll look at what a contract of employment is, different types of contracts, and what to include in them.

Brand new employment right: Carer’s Leave

Sole Trader Employing Self-Employed Staff

Not everyone you hire is classed as an employee. Learn the rules of hiring self-employed staff.

Zero Hour Holiday Pay

Read our guide on zero hour holiday pay. Discover what it is, how much it is, and how to calculate it correctly.

Implied terms of a contract

Read our guide on the benefits of implied terms in employment contracts, and how they legally stand even without being documented.

On-call employees' working hours

What's an on call employee and what sort of working hours are associated with this role? This guide explains everything your business needs to know.

Ask Kate: I’m not sure if I need to let my staff finish work early when the clocks go back. Help!

This caller was worried about how clocks going back affected working hours and pay. So, they asked Kate Palmer, Peninsula’s HR Advice and Consultancy Director, for expert advice...

The dos and don’ts of employing seasonal staff

Hiring seasonal staff comes with its fair share of dos and don’ts. Here, we break those down for you…

Good Work Plan 2.0

In July 2017, Matthew Taylor released his “Good work: the Taylor review of modern working practices” report.

Do staff lose an hours’ pay when clocks go forward?

It’s that time of year again. As we jump into spring, time jumps with us. We know that at 1am on 26th March, we all ‘lose’ an hour of our day. But what does this mean for the working day?

Is it legal to ‘fire and rehire’ my employee?

If you’re thinking about changing your employee’s terms and conditions, be aware that using certain tactics could land you in legal trouble.

Exclusivity clause ban: can my employee work a second job without telling me?

Previously, many of the lowest-paid earners in society couldn’t work multiple jobs because of exclusivity clauses in their contracts.

Employment contract are used to validate a work agreement between an employer and a potential candidate.

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.

This employment law guide explores the basics of employment contracts and offers guidance on how to avoid common pitfalls.

This employment law guide explores the basics of zero hours contracts and offers guidance on how to avoid common pitfalls.

This employment law guide explores the basics of employment contracts and offers guidance on how to avoid common pitfalls.

This employment law guide explores the basics of employment contracts and handbooks and offers guidance on how to avoid common pitfalls.