Employing people
This section provides useful links to organisations which provide general advice about employing staff.
- Employing Staff - A Guide to Regulatory Requirements
If you are intending to employ staff you will need to be aware of the regulations relating to taking on an employee.
This guide from the DTI is designed make businesses aware of these requirements and to minimise the problems of finding out how to comply with them.
Topics covered are Equal Opportunities, Employee Rights, Pay and Tax, Hours, Health and Safety, National Insurance, Statutory Sick Pay and Statutory Maternity Pay. - New Employer's Helpline
A New Employer's Helpline is available to guide employers who are employing someone for the first time.
The helpline is open from Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm on 0845 607 0143. Callers will be sent a New Employers Starter Pack.
The Employer's Helpline offers advice to all employers on PAYE, and National Insurance, tax credits and the collection of student loans.
Last updated: 20-01-2005
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