Permanent Employees – Full-Time or Part-Time
| Type | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Permanent Employees – Full-Time or Part-Time | A written statement of contract |
| Statutory sick and holiday pay | |
| Maternity, paternity and adoption pay and leave | |
| Employer’s liability insurance | |
| Register with HM Revenue to deal with payroll, tax and national insurance contributions | |
| Providing a safe working environment | |
| Have a robust conflict resolution procedure | |
| Avoid discrimination in the workplace |
Fixed Term Contracts
| Type | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Fixed Term Contracts | A contract that sets out the commencement and end date |
| Other obligations areas above. |
Apprenticeships
| Type | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Apprenticeships | You must offer your apprentice a recognised apprenticeship framework that takes at least twelve months and up to five years to run |
| Their apprenticeship duties must include obtaining the relevant skills and learning as well as hands-on experience | |
| You must pay them an earning wage and holiday pay | |
| You must allocate a percentage of their working time to training and studies | |
| While the wage you are required to pay an apprentice is lower than hiring an employee, you shouldn't underestimate the responsibility to train them | |
| You may be eligible for government funding to assist you in training your apprentice |
Agency Staff
| Obligations |
|---|
| Pay the agency, including the employee's national insurance and sick pay |
| Provide any facilities that you give to your permanent staff, such as canteen access or onsite childcare to your agency staff. |
| Provide the agency with the Ts and Cs of your permanent employees. |
Freelancers, Consultants and Contractors
| Type | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Freelancers, Consultants and Contractors | Provide health and safety provisions |
Zero-hours Contracts
| Type | Obligations |
|---|---|
| Zero Hours Contracts | National minimum wage and statutory annual leave |
Employment Law and You
Breaches of Employment Law
ACAS and The Grievance Procedure
Employment Contracts
The Written Statement of Employment Particulars
The Employee Handbook
Templates
