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Businesses are regulated by a large body of law which company owners need to keep on top of.
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My employers want me to reduce several members of staff’s hours until business in the company picks up. There is no clause in their contracts that allows me to do this and I am wondering what I should do next.
Read MoreI have an employee working for me for less than a year now, but due to financial issues, I will have to let her go. I can terminate her contract with one week’s notice – how should I go about this?
Read MoreI installed doors in a residential property and have been facing ongoing problems with the customer regarding water leaks. I install automatic doors for commercial use but the customer requested that it be installed in their home. The customer did not erect a canopy which I believed would provide protection as to the elements but now wants the door removed at my expense. I would like advice on my legal position here.
Read MoreI am looking to bring a new employee on board but I want to get a contract in place before the employee leaves their current employer. I am worried that a restriction on this will present problems for me as the employee has a “whole time and devotion” clause under their current contract. What do you advise?
Read MoreI have not received 25% of a director’s dividend that I am entitled to. However, there is no written contract. What action should be taken to retrieve this?
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