Latest Q & A
- « Previous Page 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7
- Next Page »
IR35 issues
I am employed but also do some work as a personal trainer. A friend normally introduces me to the work. I work for a number of clients but the invoices go through that friend. Is there an IR35 issue here?
Buying a going concern: employees contracts
I'm buying a shop which employs two staff, one of whom I will no longer need as I'll be working there myself. Is it reasonable to ask the vendor to tell the employee, arrange a leaving date etc, or must everyone stay in their jobs until after the handover?
How to value the goodwill
When looking to buy an existing business how do you value the goodwill if the assets are transferred at market value?
Dealing with no win, no fee lawyers
Any 'helpful' tips for the small business to defend itself, when dealing with no win, no fee lawyers on potential Employment tribunal cases?
Dissolving husband & wife business partnerships
Who do we tell if my wife no longer wishes to be a partner in the business because of other work commitments?
Data protection law when selling a business
I am selling part of my business to someone else and will be handing over the list of customer names addresses and phone numbers. Do the customers need to approve by a signed consent form that this information can be handed over?
Child support for the self-employed
How are Child Support Agency payments calculated for the self-employed?
Reductions in staff pay
I am a self-employed carpenter and the new employer I am working for is stopping two per cent of my wages - he says for administration. Can he do this? Also, we have to supply our own nails and screws etc. Can I claim anything for using my own fixings?
Bankrupt clients
HMRC have bankrupted a client who owes me £2300. The accountants in bankruptcy say I cannot withhold the accounts and tax returns I have prepared. Where do I stand - do these belong to me or must I hand them over?
Director suing own company
A company director and shareholder was laid off due to bad workmanship and lack of work. He is now suing his own company, of which he still has shares etc, for wrongful dismissal through the appalling employment tribunal system. Can he do this and is this fair - it could bankrupt the company?
Rejecting potential job applicants
An individual who applied for a job is asking why he was not selected for interview. Is it appropriate to say that the fact that he has 6 penalty speeding points counted against him, when a requirement of the job is driving?
Making staff redundant
I have three members of staff, each working 12 hours per week over different nights. Each member of staff has been employed less than twelve months. Is it possible to make all three redundant and just have another existing member of staff working all the shifts, so I would only be paying one member of staff to cut down costs?
Copyright issues: Using quotes
I want to print short quotes from feature films on my products as decoration. I have read conflicting information as to whether this breeches the screenplay's copyright, as a short quote is treated differently from the whole text. Also I'd like to look in to using images from films in the same way but don't know where to start in terms of seeking/buying permission - can you help?
Displaying Health and Safety notices
What are the legal requirements for documents to display on the staff health and safety notice board in an office environment?
Health and safety regulations for a meat retailer
I live on a farm and we have started selling our own meat from the farm gate. It is slaughtered and butchered at the local abattoir and I pack it on the farm before it is collected. I want to make better use of our garage as a space in which to do this. Can you please advise where I might be able to find out more about the necessary health and safety procedures I would need to adhere to for this?
