Detailing what an employer needs to provide in a contract of employment.
Casual workers are normally required to be flexible and will not usually have regular hours offered to them each week. See what this means for your employment rights.
To understand your employment rights you need to know what your employment status is and this provides further information on the relevant rights for different types of workers
Zero-hours contracts can be a flexible option for both employers and PAs. Find out what rights you have under a zero hours contract.
There are now no official Covid-19 rules or restrictions in Scotland. However, this page includes some things you may wish to consider around Covid-19 as a Personal Assistant.
What to do if you are sick and cannot work, and what entitlements you may have to sick pay.
This article outlines when your contract of employment might change, who can request a change, and what to do if your employer wants to change your employment contract.
What you need to consider if you need to use your own vehicle for work purposes, or if you are asked to drive a vehicle belonging to your employer.
Find out what you can do if you are asked to do something outwith your usual duties or job description.
There might be times when you have to consider whether a request from your employer is acceptable or not and whether you should refuse this or not.
Advice for PA Employers and PAs about how to handle the issue of smoking in a person's home.
Outlining the rules and expectations on employers when they are considering making an employee redundant and an employees rights in relation to redundancy
How a change in your employers circumstances might affect your employment as a PA.
Find out what notice you must give to your employer if you decide to leave your job.
A short guide outlining key areas for PAs to consider if they are looking to become a self-employed PA.
A list of organisations and links where you can get further information on being a self-employed PA.
What is a reasonable adjustment, what do employers have to do and what can employees expect
Increasing the understanding of what disability discrimination is and when an employer can make decisions based on disability
Knowing your rights as a carer when you are employed
It is possible for a PA to be employed by a family member to provide care and support to them. However, this is still seen as an 'exceptional circumstance', which means it wouldn't normally happen unless it is for specific reasons.