Austria

Thursday, December 7, 2023

Independent republic in Europe. One of the OECD countries. Member of the EU, the EEA and the Schengen zone.

Ireland

Thursday, December 7, 2023

OECD country. Member of the EU and the European Economic Area (EEA).

Isle of Man

Thursday, December 7, 2023

The Isle of Man is a self-governing Crown dependency, located in the Irish Sea at the geographical centre of the British Isles.

Türkiye

Thursday, December 7, 2023

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office advises against all travel to areas within 10km of the border with Syria, except the city of Kilis (see below).

DSEAR: Resources

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

The following forms and training presentation are available to download and adapt for your organisation.

Vehicle Testing: In-depth

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

In the interests of public safety, it is a legal requirement that vehicles are regularly tested for roadworthiness. This objective is achieved by means of the Department for Transport (DfT) vehicle testing scheme, under which vehicles and some trailers are subjected to rigorous examination each year.

Vehicle Testing: Quick Facts

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

The regulations apply, subject to certain exemptions, to all vehicles although goods vehicles over 3500kg gross weight are dealt with under a different system to those under that weight. Vehicles Covered by the Regulations

Paternity Rights: In-depth

Monday, December 4, 2023

Fathers are entitled to take paid paternity leave of either one or two weeks to care for their new baby. Paternity leave remains available despite the introduction of the shared parental leave provisions.

Paternity Rights: Quick Facts

Monday, December 4, 2023

The right to statutory paternity leave applies to employees only — workers and the self-employed are excluded. Police officers are excluded from the statutory right to take paternity leave. Police staff do qualify for paternity leave as employees. Individual force policies may make certain provisions for police officers with regard to paternity leave.

Employer/Employee Relationship: In-depth

Friday, December 1, 2023

This topic covers in detail the different types of relationships that may be found in the workplace. In particular the distinctions in statute and common law between and employee, a worker and a self-employed person are explained and the different types of contract that govern the employment relationship are covered.