What happens if I’m injured at a client’s premises?
While the latest figures from the HSE (Health and Safety Executive) show that the total numbers of accidents at work fell compared to the previous year, serious incidents, injuries and accidents...
View ArticleChanges to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 supports the reformed offenders entering the workplace. Following a specified period of time – which varies according to the sentence – an offender’s cautions...
View ArticleHow to check a person’s legal right to work in the UK
There has been a lot of recent activity by the Government to prevent illegal working. In our guide for small business owners - What documents you need when employing staff - we look in detail at all...
View ArticleAll employees could soon benefit from flexible working
On 30th June 2014 the right to request flexible working will be extended to any employee who has worked for their employer for 26 continuous weeks. The previous laws Before this date, only certain...
View ArticleDeciphering your legal status and IR35
Many new freelancers and contractors may be vaguely aware of IR35, but not know when and where it applies. Before getting too intimate with the ins and outs of the IR35 legislation, the first step is...
View ArticleConsultation starts on exclusivity clause ban in zero hour contracts
The Government last week announced the start of a consultation on banning exclusivity clauses in zero-hours contracts, and how to identify and close any loopholes in the way they implement this future...
View ArticleHow to know if your business idea sucks
For many, starting a business is a mysterious process. You have a genius idea but don’t know if it will actually work in practice, and even if it did, how do you take just a thought and turn it into a...
View ArticleCan love and relationships in the office work?
It is not uncommon for romances to blossom between work colleagues – generally this causes little problems but with several cases hitting the news recently, we thought we’d take a look at what can...
View ArticleWhere can you go for the best business advice?
Starting a business is an exhilarating experience but can also be quite treacherous, if you’re really sure where you’re going. Luckily there is a wealth of information out there to help you prepare....
View ArticleGovernment funded Occupational Health Service for SMEs
In early 2013, the government unveiled details of a scheme aimed to save Employers money and help tackle long-term sickness absence in the workplace. Figures from 2011 estimated that sickness costs UK...
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