I see, that makes sense about contracts. I'm sure family businesses are run under different laws though :)
So how do I go about setting my own business up (doing what I'm not sure) to make me rich?
I have no idea of the legality, but I've seen things like that done as "compassionate leave".
Edit: Some interesting info here on that, actually
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/parents/moneyandworkentitlements/workandfamilies/dg_10026555
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