Advice and Ideas for UK Small Businesses and SMEs
Our archive of articles and news items focusing on Employment Law issues for UK small businesses.
Employing & managing staff
Under the new employment law proposals, would I be able to dismiss a member of staff who isn't as productive as I want?
Legal advice
Nearly three quarters of small businesses are in danger of facing employment tribunals, research finds.
News
Some 94 per cent of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) believe the complexity of UK employment law is a problem.
News
Small businesses feel strangled by employee law and legislation finds a survey.
News
Government proposals to remove employers’ rights to retire workers at 65 have been criticised by a small business support group.
Legal advice
You cannot just change employees’ contracts irrespective of the change you wish to bring in or the reasons for it.
Employing & managing staff
I run a bar and employ four part-time staff. Two of them have full-time jobs. Do I need to issue them with a contract of employment and how does holiday pay work in this instance?
Employing & managing staff
Employment law is a complex area. Frequent changes and amendments make it hard for busy business owners to keep abreast of their responsibilities. However, ignorance is no defence if you fall foul of employment legislation and it can have disastrous consequences.
News
Fresh figures from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) reveal the increasing pressure faced by employers due to the recent deluge of changes to employment legislation.
News
It sounds strange but after years of complaining about the burden of red tape, employers are saying that employment legislation can be good for business, according to recent research.
News
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has called on the Government to think twice about plans to increase employment legislation.
News
Disciplinary procedures for small businesses are about to undergo a dramatic change from 1 October 2004 and all businesses, regardless of size, need to be aware of it.
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