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What if someone copies your website content?
Small businesses have been warned not to copy content from other company websites, as a leading web host reports a 89% rise in the number of content disputes over the past year. What to do if someone copies your web site content. [June 26, 2009] [In Current Issues]
Small businesses have been warned not to copy content from other company websites, as a leading web host reports a 89% rise in the number of content disputes over the past year. What to do if someone copies your web site content. [June 26, 2009] [In Current Issues]
Make sure your business is using 'legal' fonts & typefaces
The font design industry is continually subject to an alarmingly high degree of idea and content theft. What to look out for when you order new design work for your business. [June 23, 2009] [In Current Issues]
The font design industry is continually subject to an alarmingly high degree of idea and content theft. What to look out for when you order new design work for your business. [June 23, 2009] [In Current Issues]
How to handle disciplinary issues in the workplace
Despite every effort, even the best-run business may encounter disciplinary problems with employees from time to time. Having clear and fair disciplinary procedures is both a legal requirement and the first step to avoiding difficult claims tribunals. [June 8, 2009] [In Staff Guides]
Despite every effort, even the best-run business may encounter disciplinary problems with employees from time to time. Having clear and fair disciplinary procedures is both a legal requirement and the first step to avoiding difficult claims tribunals. [June 8, 2009] [In Staff Guides]
Employers' guide to employee holiday and leave entitlement
Small business employers are urged to understand their their rights when it comes to employee leave entitlement. How to deal with requests for annual leave from employees. [June 2, 2009] [In Staff Guides]
Small business employers are urged to understand their their rights when it comes to employee leave entitlement. How to deal with requests for annual leave from employees. [June 2, 2009] [In Staff Guides]
Small businesses need to improve awareness of Intellectual Property
A new study suggests that cost and a lack of awareness are the two main barriers faced by small companies when looking at the issue of Intellectual Property (IP). [May 27, 2009] [In Current Issues]
A new study suggests that cost and a lack of awareness are the two main barriers faced by small companies when looking at the issue of Intellectual Property (IP). [May 27, 2009] [In Current Issues]
Guide to business libel in the Internet age
Over the years, what qualifies as libel has developed from the written word to include such things as radio broadcasts, and perhaps most importantly, the internet. How employee emails and personal blogs can be a cause for concern to employers. [May 27, 2009] [In Legal Guides]
Over the years, what qualifies as libel has developed from the written word to include such things as radio broadcasts, and perhaps most importantly, the internet. How employee emails and personal blogs can be a cause for concern to employers. [May 27, 2009] [In Legal Guides]
The redundancy process – how to manage your obligations as an employer
If you are forced to reduce the size of your workforce, there are a number of measures that you need to apply to ensure that you follow the fair dismissals procedure and also keep the affected employees informed. [April 29, 2009] [In Staff Guides]
If you are forced to reduce the size of your workforce, there are a number of measures that you need to apply to ensure that you follow the fair dismissals procedure and also keep the affected employees informed. [April 29, 2009] [In Staff Guides]
Trade Marks - price isn't everything as EU slashes registration costs
With a potential 'price war' breaking out between EU and UK trade marks, small businesses are urged to consider what type of brand protection they actually need. For many, it will be cheaper and quicker simply to apply for UK-wide protection. [April 24, 2009] [In Current Issues]
With a potential 'price war' breaking out between EU and UK trade marks, small businesses are urged to consider what type of brand protection they actually need. For many, it will be cheaper and quicker simply to apply for UK-wide protection. [April 24, 2009] [In Current Issues]
What is a confidentiality agreement or 'NDA'?
Non-disclosure agreements, or NDAs, are used to outline how two or more parties will share confidential information, without knowledge of such information going any further. [April 17, 2009] [In Legal Guides]
Non-disclosure agreements, or NDAs, are used to outline how two or more parties will share confidential information, without knowledge of such information going any further. [April 17, 2009] [In Legal Guides]
Raft of new employment laws came into force this week
A leading law firm is urging small business owners to be wary of slipping on a legal banana skin as key changes to employment law come into force this week. [April 8, 2009] [In Current Issues]
A leading law firm is urging small business owners to be wary of slipping on a legal banana skin as key changes to employment law come into force this week. [April 8, 2009] [In Current Issues]
New tough Health & Safety penalties and how to avoid them
Business owners should be aware that the introduction of the Health and Safety (Offences) Act significantly increases the criminal penalties that employers can face for breaches of the law. Includes some H&S tips. [April 7, 2009] [In Current Issues]
Business owners should be aware that the introduction of the Health and Safety (Offences) Act significantly increases the criminal penalties that employers can face for breaches of the law. Includes some H&S tips. [April 7, 2009] [In Current Issues]
Employers urged to handle maternity leave and redundancy with care
A leading law firm says recession stricken employers can make women on maternity leave redundant but must follow the law to the letter. [March 31, 2009] [In Current Issues]
A leading law firm says recession stricken employers can make women on maternity leave redundant but must follow the law to the letter. [March 31, 2009] [In Current Issues]
Online help to protect your intellectual property (IP)
The Intellectual Property Office has launched a new diagnostic tool to help small businesses protect their intellectual assets. [March 3, 2009] [In Current Issues]
The Intellectual Property Office has launched a new diagnostic tool to help small businesses protect their intellectual assets. [March 3, 2009] [In Current Issues]
EMI schemes - how to incentivise staff via share options
Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) schemes may be an attractive way to renumerate and incentivise key staff - especially when the economic downturn may restrict other options. [February 16, 2009] [In Current Issues]
Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) schemes may be an attractive way to renumerate and incentivise key staff - especially when the economic downturn may restrict other options. [February 16, 2009] [In Current Issues]
Law firm warns against 'quickie' company bankruptcies
A leading law firm is warning businesses of the possible dangers of 'quicky' insolvency business sales, saying that 'prepack administration' is fraught with risk. [February 2, 2009] [In Current Issues]
A leading law firm is warning businesses of the possible dangers of 'quicky' insolvency business sales, saying that 'prepack administration' is fraught with risk. [February 2, 2009] [In Current Issues]
How to deal with mental health issues in the workplace
Most employers shy away from the subject of mental illness in the workplace. Given that 1 in 6 of the workforce is affected by some kind of mental health condition - more so in certain professions, we look at how business owners can properly approach the subject. [January 29, 2009] [In Staff Guides]
Most employers shy away from the subject of mental illness in the workplace. Given that 1 in 6 of the workforce is affected by some kind of mental health condition - more so in certain professions, we look at how business owners can properly approach the subject. [January 29, 2009] [In Staff Guides]
Small companies face extra costs following European holiday rights ruling
Small companies could face additional costs after a European Court of Justice ruling which provides workers who are long term sick to continue to accrue holiday rights. [January 29, 2009] [In Current Issues]
Small companies could face additional costs after a European Court of Justice ruling which provides workers who are long term sick to continue to accrue holiday rights. [January 29, 2009] [In Current Issues]
Law firm predicts redundancy scramble as February deadline looms
A leading law firm is predicting a sharp increase in redundancies in January as recession weary employers are forced to save costs before the statutory redundancy payment limits increase from 1st February. [January 21, 2009] [In Current Issues]
A leading law firm is predicting a sharp increase in redundancies in January as recession weary employers are forced to save costs before the statutory redundancy payment limits increase from 1st February. [January 21, 2009] [In Current Issues]
Businesses warned not to cut back on Health and Safety measures
The British Safety Council and a leading personal injury lawyer have warned business people that reducing spending on health and safety could cost companies around £30,000 per claim alongside potential reputational damage. [January 19, 2009] [In Current Issues]
The British Safety Council and a leading personal injury lawyer have warned business people that reducing spending on health and safety could cost companies around £30,000 per claim alongside potential reputational damage. [January 19, 2009] [In Current Issues]
Businesses urged to consider redundancies only as a "last resort"
The CIPD says that small business owners should think very carefully before considering staff redundancies - having estimated that the estimated real cost of laying off a staff member can reach over £16,000. [January 8, 2009] [In Current Issues]
The CIPD says that small business owners should think very carefully before considering staff redundancies - having estimated that the estimated real cost of laying off a staff member can reach over £16,000. [January 8, 2009] [In Current Issues]
Insolvencies could give rise to "Phoenix Companies"
A leading North West law firm is warning directors of insolvent companies that they must tread with extreme care, and take thorough legal advice, if they set up again as a ‘phoenix ’. [December 19, 2008] [In Current Issues]
A leading North West law firm is warning directors of insolvent companies that they must tread with extreme care, and take thorough legal advice, if they set up again as a ‘phoenix ’. [December 19, 2008] [In Current Issues]
Small companies still unsure about Data Protection rules
Nearly a quarter of all SMEs are unsure or do not believe that their company is compliant with the Data Protection Act, which gives individuals in the UK the right to know what information is held about them by organisations. Includes some data protection tips. [December 2, 2008] [In Current Issues]
Nearly a quarter of all SMEs are unsure or do not believe that their company is compliant with the Data Protection Act, which gives individuals in the UK the right to know what information is held about them by organisations. Includes some data protection tips. [December 2, 2008] [In Current Issues]
Guide to Redundancy for small companies
A legal guide to ensure employers follow the correct redundancy procedures before dismissing an employee. [November 26, 2008] [In Staff Guides]
A legal guide to ensure employers follow the correct redundancy procedures before dismissing an employee. [November 26, 2008] [In Staff Guides]
Jail threat if you allow staff to be hurt in 2009
The Health and Safety Offences Act 2008 will become law from January 2009. The Act will introduce much harsher punishments if an employee is hurt or even killed while working for you. [November 20, 2008] [In Staff Guides]
The Health and Safety Offences Act 2008 will become law from January 2009. The Act will introduce much harsher punishments if an employee is hurt or even killed while working for you. [November 20, 2008] [In Staff Guides]
Why communication is important during the redundancy process
Besides the obvious legal requirements and adhering to a ‘fair’ process the most important element of a successful redundancy programme is regular communication with all employees. [November 4, 2008] [In Staff Guides]
Besides the obvious legal requirements and adhering to a ‘fair’ process the most important element of a successful redundancy programme is regular communication with all employees. [November 4, 2008] [In Staff Guides]
Don't get caught out by new points-based migrant worker rules
With the new points based immigration rules coming into play this week, a leading think tank says that entrepreneurs fear they could be left with big gaps in their workforce numbers as migrant employees decide to return home. [November 3, 2008] [In Staff Guides]
With the new points based immigration rules coming into play this week, a leading think tank says that entrepreneurs fear they could be left with big gaps in their workforce numbers as migrant employees decide to return home. [November 3, 2008] [In Staff Guides]
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