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 workers. Find out what rights you have under a zero hours contract.
An exclusivity clause in a zero hours contract is when the employer prevents an employee from working for someone else, even though they themselves do not guarantee any hours of work. This article explains how this is relevant to PAs and PA Employers, and what to do next.
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.
What your employer needs to consider if they are thinking of changing your contract of employment.
When it migfht be possible to change the terms of an employment contract and what the employer responsibilities are
This outlines what you need to know as an employee if there is a suggestion to make changes to your employment contract
What you need to consider if you are looking to use your own vehicle for work purposes
Understanding what 'Any other reasonable duties' means in practise and when to have a further discussion with your employer about this.
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.
Advise for PA Employers and PAs about how to handle the issue of smoking in an employer'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.
What you need to do if you are thinking of leaving your job and you need to give Notice to your employer.
Outling key criteria that define whether a worker is employed or self-employed
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.