Working in the UK
General information about eligibility to work, compliance and UK employment law.
Tier 1 Post-Study Work Visa
This is a visa which allows people who have successfully completed a UK degree within the last 12 months to remain in the...
Tue, 19 Apr, 2016 at 12:06 PM
What is a National Insurance Number? Your National Insurance number is your own personal account number. The number makes sure that the National Insura...
Mon, 9 Apr, 2018 at 3:56 PM
There are two taxes that agency workers have to pay (PAYE and National Insurance), the amount varies each week depending on your total earnings and individu...
Wed, 3 Jun, 2020 at 10:40 AM
What is a Contract for Services?
A contract for services is commonly used when a person works on a part-time or casual basis.
The contract estab...
Sun, 29 Mar, 2015 at 4:13 PM
Employed or self-employed? From the 6th April 2017 there is a change in legislation (IR35) which may affect your Employment Status working as a contra...
Mon, 9 Apr, 2018 at 4:13 PM
Operating via an umbrella company offers many financial advantages if you are a professional employed on both long and short-term contracts.
Selecti...
Mon, 30 Mar, 2015 at 3:44 PM
You can choose to work more than 48 hours a week on average if you’re over 18. This is called ‘opting out’.
The Working Time Directive is a Europe...
Tue, 26 Apr, 2016 at 1:04 PM
What is AWR? The Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) are designed to give temporary agency workers "equal treatment" - as if they were an equivale...
Tue, 6 Apr, 2021 at 4:51 PM
HMRC have now withdrawn PAYE and NI concessions for students. As of April 2013 students will be treated in the same way as all other employees for PAYE ta...
Mon, 9 Apr, 2018 at 4:41 PM
General Student Working Hours
Also See Visa Working Hour Allowances
UK Residents
Term time UK students can work up to 20 hours ...
Mon, 30 Mar, 2015 at 1:27 PM