What Happens If You Work Without a Written Contract in the UK?

A verbal agreement is legally binding — but almost impossible to enforce. Here's what you risk by working without a written contract.

Many small businesses and freelancers operate on handshakes and email threads. Here's why that's a serious risk.

Yes — with limited exceptions, a verbal contract is legally binding under English law. The problem is not enforceability. The problem is evidence.

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