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The term of 'mutual trust and confidence' is implied into every contract of employment. If the term is breached the innocent party can treat the contract of employment as ended. Find out more

Flexible working is that which differs from a standard work pattern and includes compressed hours, flexitime, home working, job-sharing, shift working, part-time working and term-time working...

All pregnant women are entitled to up to 26 weeks' ordinary maternity leave (OML). The earliest OML can begin is on or after the beginning of the 11th week before the expected week of childbirth (EWC). Get the facts

The position of director of a private limited company is not one to take lightly. It carries with it many duties and responsibilities, and many potential liabilities. Find out more

The UK government has now put back the final implementation date to 1 October 2009. Find out what's in force already and what needs to happen this year and next