employment rights

While April Fool’s Day is usually for pranks, the four changes hitting the UK freelance, contracting and temp worker market this month are very real. The most critical story for most freelancers is the massive shift in the IR35 Small…

A new enforcement body led by Matthew Taylor aims to simplify rules, tackle rogue operators, and level the playing field for compliant small firms and independent workers The government's newly formed Fair Work Agency (FWA), set to…

Fixed-term contracts are increasingly common for experienced contractors. However, as your contract approaches its end date or extension discussions begin, you might be fuzzy about the details when it comes to your rights. This guide shows…

In this article, we provide an abbreviated breakdown of the key proposals of The Employment Rights Bill pertaining to zero-hours contracts and non-compliance in the umbrella company sector. Plus, commentary from those serving contractors…

As freelancers, sole traders, and agency contractors, we are often caught in the crossfire of new government policies that aim to reshape the workforce. With Labour’s plans for a new industrial strategy, announced by Chancellor of the…