Company Matters: Legal issues of hiring part-time staff

**This week's expert is Melanie Crowley, partner, Mason Hayes & Curran Solicitors**

**Question**

I recently set up a small retail operation and plan to take on staff on a part-time basis in the run-up to Christmas.

I am looking for people to work flexible hours and whether or not I keep them on in the long term will depend on seasonal sales going into the new year.

Before I start interviewing, I need ...