Rules on minimum annual leave are included in the Working Time Regulations 1998, as are weekly rest breaks and minimum time between shifts. more»

At a glance, the difference between a sole trader and a limited company is that the latter is its own legal entity, and the liability of owners or shareholders is therefore limited as a result. more»

With much of Britain shrouded in snow and ice, what should company bosses do when their employees can’t get to work due to winter weather? more»

A family business in Devon is in danger of closing after fizzy drinks giant Coca-Cola threatened it with legal action if the owners don’t change its name. more»

Reports of sexual harassment are currently dominating the media, with the accusations affecting every employment sector, from Hollywood to parliament. more»

The European Commission has now published a position paper setting out the EU's position on intellectual property rights post-Brexit. So, what is included in the new document, and what is the potential impact on your business? more»

Small businesses will be able to recover all of the statutory parental bereavement pay it distributes to staff, while larger employers will be able to recover almost all of it. more»

An employment lawyer offers her advice on what an effective anti-harassment policy should include, following the allegations made against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein. more»

In the case of "Asda Stores Ltd v Brierley and others", the employment appeal tribunal (EAT) considered in excess of 7,000 equal pay claims brought predominantly by female retail workers at supermarket chain Asda. more»

If you’re involved in a dispute, you may need to start legal action to resolve it. However, it’s not always clear how or where to start the claim. Here, Business Advice expert David Walker clarifies the different procedures available. more»