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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.