A contract of employment is the same as a job description, right? Wrong. There are distinct differences between the two. In fact, a good job description should form the heart of an employment contract. Not only because it serves as a solid foundation for the interview and employment process, but also because it protects your…
This October the new pre-action protocol for debt claims came into force. It applies to business creditors attempting to recover debt from an individual (this includes sole traders). Whilst the new protocol might help businesses and their debtors reach a resolution that may not otherwise have been reached, it will ultimately increase costs for both…
Recent figures show that over three million people are injured in accidents in the UK each year. And, whether these injuries happen at home, at work, in their cars, or outdoors, in many cases the accident is someone else is at fault and the victim has a right to claim compensation. It’s true that personal…
Mediation (also known as alternative dispute resolution, ADR, dispute resolution and mediation) is now regularly used as an alternative to going to court. Think of it ‘safe place’ where the parties involved can come together to address the issues and obstacles behind the dispute they’ve found themselves in. Helped by a neutral third person (the…
You’ve had your eye on a business acquisition for some time now. It seems to be the perfect fit for your expansion plans, and with some strategic changes could offer real potential. You have exciting plans to streamline the workforce to reduce overheads and the restructuring of operations to enable more efficiency. Job done. Or…