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Why you need CV checks

Failing to ensure a new hire has the right to live and work in the UK could cost £10,000

Small businesses are leaving themselves open to the threat of legal action and fines by failing to properly police new recruits.

With the Immigration, Ayslum and Nationality Act 2006 now law, the ...

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Are you aware of fire laws?

Small business owners are responsible for fire safety on their premises. But many are unaware of their duties

Are you ready for manslaughter law?

Small businesses must alter health and safety practices to ensure they don't breach new manslaughter rules

Stay on right side of sex law

A reminder about what your business needs to know about the Employment Equality Regulations

Can you cope with contract pitches?

RoSPA has launched a drive to cut the amount of red tape small firms face when seeking to win new business

Are you set for new safety law?

The Corporate Manslaughter Act, which comes into force in April 2008, requires companies accused of manslaughter to make that information public, which could have a devastating effect on their business, Croner warns

Are you ready for new business legislation?

ACCA is urging small business owners to take action now to ensure they are ready for a rise in the minimum wage, changes to the Companies Act and an increase in staff holidays from October

Why you must act on smoking legislation

Companies that fail to prepare for the introduction of the smoking ban in July could face court appearances and fines, the government and business groups warn

Could you face age claims?

Small companies have failed to implement changes to their employment practices following last year‘s introduction of age discrimination laws and are failing to take the threat of legal action seriously, a survey by Acas suggests

Protecting business ideas

Leigh Ellis, business solicitor and contract lawyer, gives a rundown on protecting your business ideas

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