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The small business legal advice section provides in-depth guides and features on tax, company and employment law for UK SMEs and sole traders.

SMEs gamble with unfair dismissals

Nearly three quarters of small businesses are in danger of facing employment tribunals, research finds.

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What SMEs should know about the Bribery Act

Last week the controversial Bribery Act came into force in the UK, bringing with it strict consequences for companies deemed to have committed corporate bribery and corruption.

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Can I work on my business while claiming maternity benefit?

I am currently employed part time with a baby due in November. I intended to take maternity leave; however, my husband and I are starting a business. Can I work on it at all while claiming maternity benefit? (I won't be working as much as I intend to after maternity).

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Can an employee work while signed off?

I have an employee who is about to have an operation and needs six weeks off to recover. They want to do some work at home after three weeks.

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Should I give away equity to staff for no investment?

I run a start-up business and want to offer 5-10 per cent equity to two members of staff, without requiring investment from them. How can I make this an exciting offer but what protection do I need?

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How do I reduce hours and pay?

I run a small office of 12 people and wish to reduce hours and pay. There's no allowance for this within the contract. How much notice should be given to employees? Do contracts need to be revised or is an addendum to the contract enough?

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Paying redundancy 

How can I pay redundancy if I don't have any money?

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New legislation and fines for breaching the Data Protection Act

New legislation means that companies could be fined up to £500,000 for breaching the Data Protection Act. Read our guide on how to stay on the right side of the law.

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Paying redundancy 

How can I pay redundancy if I don't have any money?

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New legislation and fines for breaching the Data Protection Act

New legislation means that companies could be fined up to £500,000 for breaching the Data Protection Act. Read our guide on how to stay on the right side of the law.

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Dismissing staff

What's the procedure for dismissal if an employee has been with the company for less than a year?

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How to improve the terms of existing contracts

Here we look at the best ways to improve the terms of existing contracts without damaging your business relationships.

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Starting the small claims process

If you have a claim to make against another business or sole-trader, you may need to go through the small claims process. SmallBusiness.co.uk tells you how to start the process.

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Risk assessment for small business: avoiding danger

As new legislation this month will increase the penalties for breaches of health and safety regulations, a risk assessment health check could prevent your small business getting seriously injured.

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