Commercial disputes are one of the main risks facing any business. They have the potential to be time consuming, stressful…
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An effective risk assessment can help ensure you meet your duties as an employer under health and safety laws. An…
A misrepresentation is a statement made during contract negotiations that is put forward as a fact or as law but…
Contract disputes are an unpleasant but relatively common feature in the business world. They are potentially very disruptive, often siphoning…
A liquidated damages clause is a provision which represents an agreement between parties as to the payment that should be…
Intellectual property relates to the ownership of different types of literary, artistic and industrial creations. From inventions to innovative designs,…
The trademark has become the hallmark of modern consumer society. It is a commercially recognised way of indicating origin, quality…
As a UK employer you are under a duty to prevent illegal working by carrying out right to work document…
If you are an employer looking to hire an international student graduate who has studied in the UK under Tier…
The redundancy process for less than 20 employees is different than if you’re making 20 or more employees redundant within…
Since the introduction of the Pensions Act 2008, all UK employers are required to enrol certain employees in an auto…
A staff handbook, otherwise known as an employee handbook, employee manual or company handbook, is designed to provide employees with…
It is trite law that an employee has the right not to be unfairly dismissed, albeit subject to the qualifying…
Despite best attempts to nurture a happy and well-treated workforce, there can be instances where an employee encounters an issue…
As an employer it is your responsibility to keep abreast of any changes in the law and to ensure that…
When faced with an employee dispute early conciliation can be one of the most expeditious and cost-effective methods of resolution…
As an employer it is your responsibility to keep abreast of any changes in the law, not least the requirement…
Most employees who are absent from work due to illness are entitled to some kind of sick pay entitlement. Broadly…
There may be instances where employers need to think about making changes to an employment contract. An employment contract is…
A settlement agreement, is a legally binding contract which is typically agreed between an employee and their employer. While they…