The decision to take on premises, whether office, shop or industrial unit, is pivotal for the Essex based small businesses we work with. Marking the next phase of growth, and a sign of big plans for the future. Of course, none of the business owners we advise take this step lightly. But, they are often…
What should be in your firm’s contract of employment? That’s a question we’re asked a lot at our Hockley based solicitors. Of course, there are statutory obligatory terms, as well as non-obligatory contract terms. But, we also go a step further for the businesses owners we advise. Instead of simply viewing the Contract of Employment…
Every employee is entitled to a written Statement of Employment after one month’s employment. This is not the same as an employment contract, but it should outline the main terms and conditions of employment. The written Statement of Employment must contain the following: Your name and your employer’s name The location of the job, or…
Every day we make decisions about our lives. The ability to make these decisions is called mental capacity. Often this mental capacity is something we take for granted. Assuming it will always be there, of if it does diminish that the process will be slow and gradual. This is the reason many of us put…
If you or anyone you know In business answers yes to the following questions: Do you work for customers/clients who trade as a Limited Company? Do you have fears as to the long term viability of the company for whatever reason? Do you have a dispute which might tempt that client/customer to wind up his…