Article Category: Employment Problems

Worker or Independent Contractor?

19th August 2021

There are two types of self-employment in the UK. One is where a person operates the business and is their own boss (an independent contractor) and the other is where a person has greater freedom than an employee, but is not truly independent of the employer (a worker). The distinction doesn’t affect tax treatment (both… Read more »

Employment update: Changes you may have missed.

2nd July 2020

Shortly after the Covid19 lockdown began there were some significant employment law changes. These came into force from 6 April 2020: Employers must now provide a written statement of terms of employment on or before the first day of employment. Previously an Employer had 2 months in which to provide the statement. The written statement… Read more »

Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS) – everything you need to know

2nd June 2019

If you are, or used to be, a member of the UK Armed Forces and you have suffered an injury or illness because of your service, you should be able to claim compensation – and you don’t have to prove anybody was at fault in any way. Solicitor Sarah Dureau is a Partner and Head… Read more »