The MP voiced his concerns that too many small businesses are unable to take legal action against banks because they can’t afford to challenge them in the courts. more»

The increase is the highest in the UK for four years, demonstrating that workers have become more willing to bring claims to resolve employment disputes. more»

It’s looking likely that there’ll be a number of prevalent employment law issues throughout 2018, amid the on-going uncertainty of Brexit. more»

On-demand taxi app Uber has lost its appeal against a landmark ruling regarding the employment status of its drivers, a decision which could potentially change the face of Britain's gig economy. 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»

The taxable benefit for businesses on cars is a lot higher than on vans, and HMRC’s rules determine that a van must be a “goods” vehicle – that is, a vehicle of a construction mainly suited “for the conveyance of goods or burden”. 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»

From an HR perspective, a high staff turnover and a culture of hiring and firing on a frequent basis can be disruptive to staff, and can reduce morale. more»

The Supreme Court has ruled employment tribunal fees as unlawful, meaning workers no longer have to pay for cases that are brought to court. The question is, what does this now mean for small business owners? more»

Business owners could soon be hit with a rise in discrimination claims, after a landmark Supreme Court ruling decided employment tribunal fees were unlawfully introduced by government. more»