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Tribunals

Advice and updates on tribunals for small-to-medium sized UK businesses.

News

New code of conduct ‘may cost small businesses’

Small businesses could pay more in employment tribunals following the introduction of the new Code of Conduct.

Legal advice

Legal advice for small businesses

I run a small business and we may have to go to an employment tribunal regarding an ex-employee for unfair dismissal. He is using the Citizens Advice Bureau to help him, is there an equivalent for businesses? If not, where can I get advice?

News

SMEs up to speed on discipline rules

A quarter of employers have faced an employment tribunal claim over disciplining an employee in the past two years, while one in five has faced a claim after an employee grievance, according to a survey by IRS Employment Review.

News

Employment tribunal system failing SMEs

Employment tribunals are unfair and unsatisfactory according to a survey from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).

Legal advice

Don’t risk losing employment tribunals

Firms that do not have a written set of disciplinary rules and procedures for their employees risk losing employment tribunals, an employment adviser has warned.

News

SMEs penalised by workplace discrimination

Small businesses should brush up on their employment practices after latest figures show that nearly half of all cases of discrimination in the workplace are brought against firms employing less than 24 staff.

News

Small businesses urged to tighten up staff complaints process

Aggrieved employees could inflict terminal damage on your business, even after they have left your company.

Partner content

What are the benefits of business broadband?

Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade

Partner content

How should I select my business broadband provider?

As with any supplier, it’s important to do your research and ask important questions before you select a broadband provider for your business. But what are the must-have things you should take into consideration?

Business Technology

Future-proof your business communications set-up

Landlines as we know them will be scrapped in 2027 – along with a raft of upcoming business changes. Here's how to ensure your communications set-up is fit for whatever the future brings

Business Loans

A guide to getting a small business loan

Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.