Partner Sue Dowling, head of Blandy & Blandy Solicitors’ leading Employment Law team, explains the need for an employer to follow Collective Redundancy Consultation legislation when seeking to make 20 or more staff redundant.
Category: Legal Advice for Freelancers
Practical legal guidance for freelancers and sole traders covering IR35, contracts, data protection and insurance.
Advice for landlords of commercial premises whose tenants are in rent arrears
Due to the impact of COVID-19 on businesses across the country, new rules are now in place limiting the measures commercial landlords can take if their tenant is in rent arrears.
Business owners and shareholders – the risk of paying unlawful dividends during the COVID-19 Pandemic
It goes without saying that the current situation represents a very difficult and unpredictable time for many businesses and for the economy.
Does exactly what it says on the tin: the power of IP
Had it not have been for a forgotten tin opener, Ermal Fraze’s family picnic one Sunday in 1963 might have been entirely unremarkable.
Resolving commercial disputes from your front room
The coronavirus pandemic is having a significant impact on the personal and professional lives of people worldwide.
A force to be reckoned with
Has your insurance company tried to invoke the clause of force majeure as a reason not to pay within your contract during these covid-19 times?
Understanding what to do with pensions whilst furloughing staff
Since the Government published details about its Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, there have been many questions asked about what it means for pensions.
Protection of cultural property post Brexit
Tackling the illegal excavation and trafficking of items of cultural property and preventing their sale in the art market has long been recognised by the international community as a key means of protecting the world’s heritage.
Preparing your business for IR35
Employment law team from Aaron & Partners have produced a list of top tips aimed at helping UK business owners of UK SMEs understand IR35
Coronavirus: Is your business immune?
The outbreak of the coronavirus disease, COVID-19 continues to pose a significant threat to businesses in the UK.
High Court case finds binding contract created by emails
A recent case involving Superdrug Stores Plc and Athena Brand Ltd ruled that an email exchange between the two companies formed a binding contract.
Why you need clear-cut terms and conditions for your business
Every time you enter a business arrangement with another party, there’s a chance you could be held liable in case something goes wrong.
How to avoid litigation: Contract with care
Whether it’s in our personal or business lives, there is plenty of room for conflict in a world that seems increasingly fraught and complex.
Considerations in selling to an employee ownership trust
Employee ownership of a company is not a new concept. It has been around for a while, with employees enjoying direct ownership as shareholders, often receiving dividends that supplement salary,
Avoiding GDPR Fatigue
Over the last 18 months, it’s clear that GDPR has contributed to the complete overhaul of the way we handle our data.
