Useful Links

A lot of information is available from the websites of government and government appointed bodies.  Listed below are some of the more relevant websites in respect of employment matters:

ACAS

General advice and information on employment issues.
www.acas.org.uk

Business Link

Provides information advice and support on running a business including employment matters.
www.businesslink.gov.uk

Department for Business Enterprise and Regulatory Reform

This website provides a considerable amount of information about various aspects of employment rights and obligations.
www.berr.gov.uk/employment

Equality and Human Rights Commission

Covers the areas of advice and statutory rights covered previously by such bodies as Equal Opportunity Commission, the Disability Rights Commission and the Commission for Racial Equality).
www.equalityhumanrights.com     

Government Equalities Office
Responsible for co-ordinating policy on women and gender equality issues in Government.
www.equalities.gov.uk

Health & Safety Executive

Advice on health and safety matters and employer and employee obligations.
www.hse.gov.uk     

HM Revenue and Customs

Information about tax and national insurance.  Also provides a useful guidance for determining whether someone is employed or self-employed.
www.hmrc.gov.uk   

Office of Information Commissioner (Data Protection)

Advice and guidance on Data Protection questions.
www.ico.gov.uk       

The Pensions Regulator

Information relating to occupational, private and stakeholder pensions.
www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk