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A selection of great tools, business guides and articles to help make your business a success
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Making the decision to hire employees is a big one for any small business, so it's good to weigh up the costs, so you're aware of how much you're looking at
From understanding expenses to starting a limited company, we've a range of jargon-free business guides for you to download and keep.
Social media is increasingly being used by companies as well to share information and network with colleagues, the public- and this can also cause problems.
Being made redundant isn't a pleasant experience for anyone, so what happens next? Are you entitled to any redundancy pay? We take a look.
There are various ways your Employment can come to and - but if you are an Employee you have the right not to be unfairly dismissed.
Holiday pay should now include payments for regular overtime and regular commission. We look at how to calculate your or your employee's holiday pay.
Apprenticeship schemes are often in the news (and not always for the right reasons), so here's what they're about & where you can find out more about them.
Anyone who is defined as a 'worker' is entitled to a selection of workers rights. We look at the minim wage, overtime, equal pay and unpaid experience.
Unable to work? You are entitled to sick pay from your employer if you meet the qualifying conditions, which are as follows.
Adoption Leave is split into two types – Ordinary and Additional. This guide will help you understand the difference and which might apply when you adopt.
When considering if a worker is disabled or not, employers must consider the impact of any impairment on their ability to carry out day-to-day activities.
The average cost of replacing staff is more than £11k. Here's what to ask yourself about your recruitment process if you struggle to hold onto decent staff.
Employers’ Liability Insurance often provokes many questions, not least whether or not you actually need it. We answer the most commonly asked questions.
Your Christmas Party is normally pretty lively and good fun, but employers need to consider various factors beforehand, so there are no problems.
We take a look at the recent changes to the Equality Act 2010 and explore whether obesity is a protected characteristic of disability.
Lesley of the HR Kiosk provides advice for care workers who are unsure of their rights. Have an employment question? Leave a comment.
Fixed Term Contracts have always been popular with employers as a way to fill a 'gap' for a temporary period, but we also know they can be abused.
Staff misconduct in the workplace can be a tricky problem to handle. It could result in lost jobs, unhappy staff or lower team morale.
If you've decided to take on staff for the first time, you'll need to be aware of several types of documentation you'll need. We take a look.
Some dismissals can be fair if the employer follows their disciplinary procedures correctly, but some dismissals are automatically unfair.
Can your business claim the £3,000 Employment Allowance? Get all the details on eligibility, how much you can claim, and how to claim.
We take a close look at terms within contracts of employment, most specifically Trust and Confidence, and what this means for small businesses?
If your Employer does not follow a disciplinary procedure to dismiss you, & a disciplinary procedure is contractual, they may be in breach of contract.
We've collated a selection of free tools and resources for you to help make running your business a breeze. With everything from software to templates you can work out your take home pay, chase that unpaid invoice and calculate your IR35.
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