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The New Employer’s Starter Pack is available from the Enterprise Support Initiative by calling the New Employer’s Helpline (0845 60 70 143)

Employing People: a handbook for small firms and free guidance notes on employment issues are available from ACAS. ACAS Publications, PO Box 235, Hayes, Middlesex UB3 1HF (Tel 0870 242 9090 Website: www.acas.org.uk)

Employment Service Jobcentres can supply many DfEE and DTI publications concerning employment matters. DTI Publications are also available from the DTI Publications Orderline, Admail 528, London SW1W 8YT (Tel 0870 150 2500)

Croner offer various publications and information services covering employment law. Croner's Reference Book for Employers is a comprehensive guide to all employment matters and Croner’s Reference Book for the Self-employed and Smaller Business covers virtually all the regulations affecting smaller businesses. Croner Publications Ltd, Croner House, 145 London Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey KT2 6SR (Tel 020 8547 3333)

The DTI Employment Relations website provides information about current and forthcoming employment legislation. It contains guidance on the Working Time Regulations, the National Minimum Wage Act, the Employment Relations Act, parental leave, part-time work and many other employment issues. Also included are relevant publications lists, useful links and contact points.
www.dti.gov.uk/er

A free DWP publication "Stakeholder pensions - a guide for employers" can be obtained by calling the Inland Revenue Employer's Orderline on 0845 7646 646 or from the internet at www.thepensionservice.gov.uk (click on the employer's section). Information is also available from the Employer's Helpline on 0845 7143 143 and the OPRA website at www.stakeholder.opra.gov.uk

Equality Direct offers information and advice to businesses about equality issues in the workplace. Telephone the Equality Direct advice line on 0845 600 3444. There is a supporting internet website: www.equalitydirect.org.uk