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Paternity leave notification for adoptions and surrogacy
Statutory paternity leave for an adoption or surrogacy arrangement notification obligations for employees and employers.
The start and duration of paternity leave - adoptions
How an employee can choose and change leave dates for statutory paternity leave for adoptions.
Employee notification of paternity leave - births
Employee and employer obligations for statutory paternity leave notification.
Contractual issues during paternity leave
Almost all existing terms and conditions continue to apply during statutory paternity leave.
Returning to work from paternity leave
An employee returning to work at the end of statutory paternity leave is entitled to return to the same job.
Statutory paternity pay
Who qualifies for SPP, how to recover SPP payments, and offering SPP enhancements.
Ethical trading
Implement corporate social responsibility policies when conducting overseas trade.
How socially responsible is your business?
Audit business activities relating to the market, your workforce, the environment, the community and human rights
Ensure staff welfare in your supply chain
Trade ethically and take responsibility for the human rights of workers indirectly involved in your business.
Economic Operator Registration and Identification (EORI) Scheme
How the Economic Operator Registration and Identification Scheme will work and who can apply.
Contribute to communities where goods and services are produced
Businesses contribute to communities where goods and services are produced.
Research overseas customers' and markets' creditworthiness
Political, economic, currency exchange and banking issues to consider.
Receiving payments from overseas customers
Interbank transfers, buyer's cheques, banker's drafts, international money orders and debit or credit cards.
Avoid corruption and bribery overseas
Remain within the law and promote corporate social responsibility by trading honestly and transparently.
Payment terms for overseas customers
Learn about the main transaction types for overseas customers.
Legal responsibilities as an exporter
The HM Revenue & Customs rules that apply to exporters.
Dealing in Fairtrade products
Use or sell Fairtrade products in business to promote sustainable development and corporate social responsibility.
Benefits of ethical trading
How considering social, environmental and economic objectives can make you more competitive.
Protecting the environment
Implement sustainable development policies to minimise your business' negative impact on the world around it.
Getting paid when exporting
Guidance on reducing risks associated with receiving payments from selling goods or services internationally.