September legal news round-up
Round up of the most recent legal cases, legislation and guidance that applies to small businesses in the UK.
Date: 4 September 2019 By:
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Addressing sexual discrimination in the workplace
Serious questions have been asked after a TV celebrity was pressured into labelling himself as bisexual. Kirsten Cluer discusses the implications.
Date: 16 August 2019 By:
Five things you need to do to prepare your business for sale
Preparation is key if you want to successfully sell your business and realise the best price.
Date: 5 August 2019 By:
New laws on NDAs - what business need to know
Instead of protecting trade secrets, NDAs are now frequently used to silence employees - but the tide is turning. Upcoming changes to be aware of.
Date: 2 August 2019 By:
Legal news roundup - August 2019
The courts have ruled on discrimination cases and a dispute over unpaid holiday pay. There's new guidance on cookies and a consultation on sick pay.
Date: 29 July 2019 By:
Bridging finance - is your provider regulated?
Bridging loans have been growing in popularity among UK small business owners for years. But it's good to know you're in safe - regulated - hands.
Date: 19 July 2019 By:
Legal news roundup - July 2019
Some of the latest legal business news including a shock ruling on the BIG MAC trade mark, new guidance on IR35 rules and a ruling on business rates.
Date: 9 July 2019 By:
Why do law firm websites need an SSL certificate?
Understand the importance of securing data in your law firm and how an SSL certificate could help secure the data held on your firm's website.
Date: 24 June 2019 By:
Who’s responsible for an employee’s financial wellbeing?
Employers can't afford to look the other way when their staff have personal problems - but how much legal responsibility do they have to help?
Date: 10 June 2019 By:
Legal news round-up June 2019
Round up of the latest tribunal and CJEU rulings that affect UK businesses.
Date: 4 June 2019 By:
How data protection law helps SMEs protect themselves from attack
With an increased digital presence come increased dangers. Hackers are out to get as many victims as they can, and British SMEs must be prepared.
Date: 21 May 2019 By:
Eight relationship situations that require a family law solicitor
In an ideal world, love would conquer all - but life doesn't always go that way. Eight times when the input of a legal professional could help.
Date: 21 May 2019 By:
Magistrates' court proceedings - what to expect
Nervous about attending magistrates' court? Find out what to expect from the proceedings, no matter why you happen to be attending.
Date: 16 May 2019 By:
Mental health at work - creating a supportive culture
This Mental Health Awareness Week, UK businesses are being urged to evaluate their staff’s mental wellbeing and encourage an inclusive workplace.
Date: 16 May 2019 By:
Safe and healthy workplaces - your legal responsibilities
For employers, ensuring your premises meet UK legal requirements for health and safety can pay many dividends. What you need to do to comply.
Date: 9 May 2019 By:
Adhering to government dress code guidance in the workplace
Rules on dress codes and sex discrimination – what you need to know, almost year after the government guidance was published.
Date: 16 April 2019 By:
Legal news round-up April 2019
Helpful summary of key Court of Appeal and employment tribunal cases and new government business guidance on statutory holiday and EU trade marks.
Date: 16 April 2019 By: