I spent a good part of yesterday evening preparing a seminar that I have been asked to give at the City Business Library on 20th October next. The topic handed to me is the title to this post: “Contracts of Employment: what you need to know”, to cover one hour. The seminar is aimed at new businesses looking to take on staff for the first time. At first glance I thought it would be an easy topic, one I am very familiar with, nothing too controversial and plenty of time for discussion afterwards. Then, on my way in to work this morning, tapping out a skeleton presentation in Powerpoint on the trusty laptop, I realised just what I have let myself in for.