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Selling online

Distance and online selling{{}}Businesses are increasingly trading globally thanks to the explosion in e-commerce. The ease with which businesses can set up an online retail presence means that even the smallest firms can trade online. However, just because it's easy doesn't mean there aren't pitfalls to be aware of. Read our briefing on distance and online selling to get an understanding of the basics, to help you decide whether online trading is right for you and to ensure you comply with distance selling rules.

Unfair dismissal

With the aim of reducing the volume of cases that reach tribunal, unfair dismissal rules changed on 6 April 2012:

  • the qualifying period for unfair dismissal increased from one to two years (where employment commenced on or after 6 April)
  • the maximum award costs doubled from £10,000 to £20,000
  • the deposit order that must be paid increased from £500 to £1,000 where cases are unlikely to proceed

Empoyers should review their policies and procedures now. See:

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