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ARTICLE · 27 NOVEMBER 2024

Don't Be Floored When You Hire Home Help

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This article provides essential guidance for hiring domestic staff, covering employment law considerations such as service occupancy agreements, minimum wage, anti-discrimination regulations, sexual harassment duties, and working time rules. It emphasizes the importance of legal compliance to avoid costly issues.

United KingdomEmployment and HR
Holly Milne-Peasey
Holly Milne-Peasey
Emily Brouat
Emily Brouat

Hiring someone to work in your home can feel like a leap into the unknown. From the complexities of finding the right person for the job to ensuring you comply with employment laws, the process can seem daunting. This article sets out our top tips to help you avoid the common pitfalls before you let someone into your home – and onto your payroll.

We have touched upon the below key issues, which are important to think about after you have considered the employment status of the individual. If you would like advice as to the employment status of those you engage, to include whether they would be an employee or self-employed please get in contact with a member of the employment team as this is a complex area.

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