All items: Atypical workers

How to employ an apprentice

Updated to reflect the increase to national minimum wage rates, in effect from 1 April 2022, and the introduction of flexi-job apprenticeships.
How to manage homeworkers

Enhanced with further practical guidance for employers on managing homeworkers.
How to employ an individual on a casual or zero hours contract

Updated to reflect that the right to a written statement of employment particulars is extended to workers and that the holiday pay reference period has changed for workers without normal working hours, effective from 6 April 2020.
How to employ an individual on a fixed-term contract

Updated to reflect changes in entitlement to a written statement of employment particulars, effective from 6 April 2020.
How to employ someone on a part-time basis

Practical guidance on employing part-time workers, including the Part-time Workers (Prevention of Less Favourable Treatment) Regulations 2000; pro rata pay and benefits; and annual leave and bank holiday entitlement.
How to employ volunteers

Practical guidance on employing volunteers, including employment status.
How to manage an agency worker who is pregnant or a new mother

Practical guidance on managing an agency worker who is pregnant or a new mother, including rights under the Agency Workers Regulations 2010; the 12-week qualifying period; pregnancy and maternity discrimination; risk assessments; antenatal appointments; and maternity leave and pay.
How to calculate the 12-week qualifying period under the Agency Workers Regulations 2010

Practical guidance on calculating the 12-week qualifying period under the Agency Workers Regulations 2010, including the need to be in the same role with the same hirer; breaks in the assignment; and anti-avoidance provisions.
How to manage internships

Practical guidance on managing internships, including recruitment; entitlement to the national minimum wage; and unpaid volunteers.
How to deal with employees on fixed-term contracts who are pregnant or on maternity leave

Practical guidance on dealing with employees on fixed-term contracts who are pregnant or on maternity leave, including the Fixed-term Employees (Prevention of Less Favourable Treatment) Regulations 2002; avoiding discrimination; expiry and non-renewal of the contract; and redundancy as a reason for dismissal.

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All items: Atypical workers

How to employ an apprentice

How to manage homeworkers

How to employ an individual on a casual or zero hours contract

How to employ an individual on a fixed-term contract

How to employ someone on a part-time basis

How to employ volunteers

How to manage an agency worker who is pregnant or a new mother

How to calculate the 12-week qualifying period under the Agency Workers Regulations 2010

How to manage internships

How to deal with employees on fixed-term contracts who are pregnant or on maternity leave

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