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When should a first employer plan for workplace pensions?
We may hire one person and do not know whether duties start immediately.
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How should a tiny business handle reasonable adjustments in recruitment?
We do not have an HR team but want the process to be accessible and fair.
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What health and safety work changes with a first hire?
The business is low risk and mostly office based. What proportionate steps are still needed?
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What must a new employee receive in writing?
We have agreed the role verbally. Which written particulars need to be ready and when?
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When should a new company consider registering as an employer?
The company may pay a director and hire someone later. I want to prepare without registering unnecessarily.
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How should a small employer structure a probation review?
We want clear expectations without treating probation as a substitute for fair management.
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When should a small employer complete right-to-work checks?
We are preparing an offer and want the check to be fair and correctly timed.
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What should a sole trader check before using a subcontractor?
I need specialist help for a client project and want a proportionate checklist.
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How should I think about employee versus contractor status?
I need regular help but would prefer less administration.
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Which people policies should a first employer prioritise?
I want proportionate documentation without missing essentials.
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How should contractors receive access to company systems?
A freelancer needs files and software for six weeks.
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What feedback rhythm works in a very small team?
We talk constantly, but important issues still drift.
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What belongs in a scorecard for the first hire?
I have a long task list but no clear role definition.
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What should happen when a contractor or employee leaves?
We remember devices but often miss online access.
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What should a microbusiness prepare for a new starter?
We do not have a formal HR function.
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