Employment law and HR

Hiring your first employee? Puzzled by payroll and workplace pensions? Looking for ways to support employee wellbeing? Discover resources from employment law experts and payroll specialists.

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How to hire temporary employees and seasonal staff
Article Wed, 22 January 2025

How to hire temporary employees and seasonal staff

Find out what you need to know when hiring a temporary employee in your small business, including fixed-term contracts, employee rights and notice periods.

How to write an employee handbook
Article Tue, 07 January 2025

How to write an employee handbook

What should be in your employee handbook? In this article, learn the benefits of a staff handbook and which policies you should include.

What the Supreme Court ruling on ‘sleep in’ shifts means for the care sector
Article Wed, 04 December 2024

What the Supreme Court ruling on ‘sleep in’ shifts means for the care sector

What does the ruling on 'sleep-in' hours mean for employers in the care sector? Hannah Thomas of FSB Employment Protection explains.

Payroll guide for small businesses
Article Sun, 01 December 2024

Payroll guide for small businesses

If you’re looking to hire your first employee or expand your team, you’ll need to get to grips with payroll admin. Experts from FSB Payroll and Pensions answer your frequently asked questions.

What is the Employment Allowance and am I eligible?
Article Wed, 20 November 2024

What is the Employment Allowance and am I eligible?

A guide to the Employment Allowance for small business owners. Learn who is eligible, what it involves, and how your small business can claim it.

Employment Law Changes: What You Need to Know and How FSB Can Help
Video Wed, 16 October 2024

Employment Law Changes: What You Need to Know and How FSB Can Help

Are you a small business employer? New employment legislation is on the way, and it's important that you're aware of it. FSB is here to help you prepare for the changes with insight and guidance from our experts.

How to protect trade secrets in the era of remote working
Article Fri, 05 July 2024

How to protect trade secrets in the era of remote working

Perhaps on of the most important things a business can do to protect itself is work out what trade secrets it actually holds and where they are.

Employment contracts: How to change them and what to include
Article Tue, 04 June 2024

Employment contracts: How to change them and what to include

Your employment contracts should contain all the important details of the employer and employee’s rights. Learn more about this legal requirement from our employment experts.

What is a P11D? Complete guide for employers
Article Mon, 03 June 2024

What is a P11D? Complete guide for employers

A P11D form is one of the many payroll responsibilities that you have as an employer. Find out when you need to file a P11D, what it includes, and who needs to file one.

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