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Volunteers
A volunteer is not an employee or a worker and does not have an employment contract.
Constructive dismissal
An employee may make a claim of constructive dismissal if they feel they had no choice but to resign, for example if they feel that there has been a fundamental breach or change to their contract.
Discrimination when hiring
Fair treatment is not just a moral and legal obligation but makes good business sense. Employers who treat employees fairly will be best placed to recruit and retain staff in an increasingly diverse and competitive labour market.
Bank holiday confirmed for Queen Elizabeth's funeral - guidance for employers and employees
Following the death of the Queen, a period of national mourning was announced and it will continue until the end of the day of the state funeral, Monday 19 September 2022.
There is no obligation on organisations to suspend business during the mourning period. Guidance on this can be found on the GOV.UK website here.
However, a special bank holiday has been confirmed on the day of the state funeral, Monday, 19 September 2022.
The guidance below explains how leave for special bank holidays should be handled by employers.
1995-1999
Index of employment-related statute (Acts and Orders) 1995-1999
Contractor versus Employee versus Worker
Employees, workers and contractors have different rights and responsibilities.
1871-1976
Index of employment-related statute (Acts and Orders) 1871-1976
2016-Present
Index of employment-related statute (Acts and Orders) 2016-Present
Giving and Accepting Notice
If the employer or employee wishes to end the employment relationship they must give each other notice.