When working in private practice, whether operating alone or in a group, you are legally obliged to reduce the inherent risks relating to staff you may engage as self-employed, employees or workers.

For valuable information on this and other employment issues contact our employment advisory service, an exclusive service only for BMA members.

Our advice covers:

• contracts of employment: drafting, changing, transferring in/out of your business
• contracts for services: terms and conditions, essential clauses and correspondence
• performance management
• grievance and disciplinary issues
• absence management
• recruitment
• appraising staff
• discrimination issues
• HR policies and practice
• employment tribunals (subject to terms and conditions).

Our Employer Handbook also provides information on sample policies and procedures.