Is My Non-Compete Clause Enforceable? UK Law Explained
Non-compete clauses are common in UK employment contracts — but many are unenforceable. Here's how to tell whether yours would hold up in court, and what you can do about it.
Plain English guides on tenancy agreements, employment contracts, and UK law — written for real people, not lawyers.
Non-compete clauses are common in UK employment contracts — but many are unenforceable. Here's how to tell whether yours would hold up in court, and what you can do about it.
Not all employment contracts are created equal. These 10 clauses are commonly misunderstood, frequently overreaching, and sometimes unenforceable — here's what to look for.
If you're being made redundant, UK law entitles you to statutory redundancy pay — but many employees don't know how to calculate it or what else they're owed. Here's the full picture.
Zero hours contracts are widely used in the UK — but many workers don't realise they still have legal rights. Here's what you're entitled to, and what employers cannot do.
Being dismissed from your job doesn't automatically mean you were dismissed unfairly. But if it was unfair, UK law gives you the right to challenge it. Here's how.
A settlement agreement ends your employment in exchange for a payment — but signing the wrong one can cost you thousands. Here's what UK law requires, what you should negotiate, and what you must never waive.
Statutory Sick Pay is one of the most misunderstood employment rights in the UK. Here's who qualifies, how much you get, how long it lasts, and what to do if your employer refuses to pay.
Probation periods feel like a legal grey area — but employees have more rights than most realise. Here's what UK law says about dismissal, extensions, sick leave, and what's actually in your contract.
Can your employer force you back to the office? Can you request remote work permanently? Here's what UK employment law says about working from home, flexible working requests, and your rights.
If your employer is sold, merged, or outsources your role, TUPE regulations protect your job, pay, and terms. Here's what transfers, what can't be changed, and what to do if your employer tries to cut your rights.