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Going on holiday? Growing your services? Here are some legal considerations on hiring a fellow…
Getting a fellow freelancer to cover you is possible. You just need to be prepared to do it properly
Hiring freelancers can be a game-changer for businesses of all sizes including the solo self-employed looking to build their business…
What to consider before signing a zero-hours contract
A CIPD report on zero-hours contracts may have been intended for employers, but it offers insights for freelancers. Here are key points for freelancers to know about zero-hours contracts.
1. Know Your Rights:
Minimum Wage: You're…
Bald jokes banned in the workplace
Calling someone bald is unlawful harassment, reports Osborne Clarke
Courtesy of Osborne Clarke's Employment Law Coffee Break
An employment tribunal has ruled that an electrician called a "bald ***t" during heated arguments…
How to get through a divorce during the cost of living crisis
Going through a divorce in the middle of a cost of living crisis will be difficult for most, but probably even more so for freelancers given their demanding work deadlines and constant juggling between projects. That's why going through a…
How easy is it to become a freelance solicitor?
By Bradon Matthews with additional reporting by K. Steiner-Dicks
The legal industry is one of the biggest areas of opportunity for freelance work. But many solicitors that have branched out on their own have been missing out on a vital…