Starting and ending employment | Acas

Employers and workers should follow the right processes when starting or ending employment.

Employers and workers should understand employment status. It affects rights and responsibilities.

Topics

Applying for a job

What to do if your job offer is withdrawn or your application is rejected. References.

Hiring someone

How employers should recruit. Supporting new workers.

Employment contracts

What the law says about contracts. Written statements. Employment status. Non-disclosure agreements.

Redundancy

What a worker's rights are during redundancy. Processes employers should follow.

Resignation, retirement and dismissals

How a worker can resign. Retirement. Notice periods. Unfair dismissal. Constructive dismissal.

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