Employment Law

Employment law is an ever-evolving area of regulation that governs the relationship between employers and employees. This section aims to provide employers with an overview of some of the important requirements of employment law, to support them to create a fair, transparent and legally compliant work environment. This includes guidance on managing sickness, conducting a fair redundancy process and managing HR processes remotely.

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Learning about employment law

 

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Managing employee sickness in the workplace

From time to time, your employees are going to get ill and will need time off to recover.

Get your policies right for managing ill health

 

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How to conduct a fair redundancy process

What should employers take into account during the redundancy process to ensure fairness and transparency?

Manage a fair redundancy process

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How to manage a fair disciplinary / grievance process remotely

With more people working from home, discipline, grievance and performance management policies need to evolve.

Learn about remote HR processes

Articles

Posted on March 11, 2025 |

Business Essentials: Company Structure

There is a lot of information around about company formats and the associated rules and tax regimes and a lot has changed in recent years.  So, what is the best structure to run your business through?  Your choice of business vehicle affects the type of taxes you pay, your liability for business debts and the legal and administrative requirements imposed on the business.  In deciding on the right structure for the business, it is necessary to take account of all the relevant factors and also your attitude to risk.

Events

18th March 202510:00 am - 11:30 amFREE

Webinar: Associated Companies

In 2023 the Corporation Tax rate changed to 25% and along with this change, Associated Company rules were brought in.  In short, these rules mean that if you control more than one company, you are likely to pay more tax.  So, what are the rules and how can you avoid paying more tax?

Webinars

18th March 202510:00 am - 1:00 pmFREE

Workshop: The Benefits of Inclusive Business Practices - Northallerton

Join us for this essential workshop to boost your business by embracing inclusivity. This session will cover key areas like disability awareness, inclusive communication, the impact of the Equality Act, and the potential of the “Purple Pound”—a market worth billions in untapped spending power. This half-day session, delivered by Rachel Barber of Living 4 Moments, serves as an introduction to inclusivity topics and how they can be applied to customer-facing businesses – supporting your customers, staff, and bottom line.

Resources

Posted on February 17, 2025 |

Webinar: Unlock the Power of Apprenticeships

Are you a business owner, or part of a business team looking to boost your workforce? Apprenticeships could be the game-changer you’re looking for, but there’s a lot of myths and misconceptions out there. Join our lunchtime webinar and get the facts you need to make an informed decision. Don’t let misconceptions hold you and your business back.