Legal

Illegal immigration and illegal working are topics that are high on the agenda for many in government. With stories of immigrants attempting Channel crossings and data published by the government over illegal workers caught, employers do need to understand their obligations when taking on staff. The penalties are too stiff to ignore.

Can making exceptions for some employees during extreme weather cause you legal problems with others?

Everyone loves a title, but being a Company Director carries duties and obligations that are backed by legal sanction

The way in which the first 24 hours following a fatality is handled can often shape an investigation. Here's a checklist of the steps you MUST take

Examples of businesses in our sector that have been fined following lapses in safety

Bad things can happen to good people. Having an overview of what can go wrong helps organisations to plan, prepare and act accordingly.

The world is in economic meltdown. Materials and products are in short supply, labour is at a premium – if it can be found, and energy is crucifyingly expensive. And to complete the perfect storm, interest rates are rising.

[caption id="attachment_29249" align="alignright" width="300"] Avoid the wage spiral. (Image: iStock/Getty Images Plus)[/caption]

A number of aftermarket businesses have been caught out through NMW legislation and publicly shamed. What are the rules that they must follow?

So Brexit has happened, and brought a tranche of new import and export rules. Is the UK still open for business?