Changes are coming from a number of different sources, including new cases being heard by employment tribunals, new tax rules and, potentially, major new legislative reforms. more»

The gig economy business model has focussed attention on the question of how gig economy workers should be classified. Are they employees, self-employed or somewhere in between? more»

A growing number of leading City firms have revealed they are now laying the foundations for an exodus of thousands of jobs from London after Britain's vote to leave to EU. So how should a small employer handle business relocation with their employees? more»

Following on from registration and insurance, we take a look at the relevant bits of law and contracts you need to know as part of our guide to hiring. more»

The IPSE, an organisation which speaks for Britain's freelancers, contractors, consultants and other independent professionals, wishes to see a new definition of self-employment introduced based on four main criteria. more»

Next month marks the busiest time of year, where major employment law changes will take effect. Here, Peninsula Law's Alan Price outlines the seven employment law changes employers need to be aware of come April. more»

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has decided that it is not an act of religious discrimination for an employer to ban an employee from wearing a headscarf at work, provided that the employer has a neutral dress policy in place. more»

If they choose to sign the optional new contract, Asda employees will forego the right to any statutory paid leave, and may be forced to work on bank holidays. more»

The number of UK employees on zero-hour contracts has reached an all-time high, according to new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). more»

Here, Alan Price, head of employment law at Peninsula HR, provides a guide to the important areas employers need to be aware of when hiring an apprentice. more»