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Running a Business

Businesses are regulated by a large body of law which company owners need to keep on top of.

Our legal questions and answers give legal help for a range of issues which those running a business may face.

Advice on tax for redundancy and notice period pay

I would like some information on the tax process. I have informed my senior management of the process to follow and read through the appropriate rules. I have spoken to my employee and informed them that they are going to be made redundant. I also followed this up with a letter of what happened in this meeting. I would like to know if redundancy payment and notice period payment will be taxed.

After-school club terminated

My after-school club is facing termination by the school and they have only given me one term’s notice. There was nothing in my most recent contract that stated that the club could be terminated this year. I also feel that they are simply terminating the contract as it will be cheaper for the school, what should I do?

Agreed orally to reduction of hours even though contract does not permit this

One of my employees is demanding a reduction of hours to take care of her children in the evenings. This is against the contract that she signed but I have orally agreed to the change. I don’t want to reduce her hours anymore as I need her; what should I do?

An ex-employee is harassing a current employee but they have not come forward

An ex-employee who was fired for discrimination has been contacting another current employee at the company. I fear that the current employee is being harassed by the ex-employee but he has not come forward and complained. Is there anything I should do?

Another company using copyrighted material

I am in a dispute with another company over their use of my copyrighted material. I have trademarks and copyright over my signage. I have spoken to the trade marks office and they feel that this third party company may have infringed copyright but have advised me to seek independent legal advice.