While the federal Family Medical Leave Act allows up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave annually to care for new children, family members or the employee’s own health issues, this only applies to private employers with a minimum of 50 employees. There is increasing pressure on the … [Read more...]
Five Steps To Improve Data Security and Prevent Risks
Five Steps To Improve Data Security and Prevent Risks Data security is an important aspect of any business, especially for those that provide services to clients. For law firms that handle highly sensitive and privileged information about their clients on a daily basis, the … [Read more...]
Setting Up a Business: What You Need to Know
Setting up your own business is literally a roller coaster ride, full of ups and downs and moments of excitement combined with pure terror, but the payoff can be incredibly rewarding. Starting a business can seem like the most difficult part of the process — and it requires … [Read more...]
UK Could Face Skills Shortage In Light Of New Immigration Act
The UK could be facing a skills shortage in light of new rules around hiring international workers. Any company hoping to hire a worker from outside the EEA will have to pay £1000 per employee every year. Charities and small companies will be able to pay a reduced rate of … [Read more...]
How the EU Referendum could affect UK health and safety laws
The EU referendum is rapidly approaching. Polls are split on which side will come out victorious. This means a large degree of uncertainty for business owners, who currently have to comply with a range of EU regulations. In particular, health and safety laws could be subject to a … [Read more...]
