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Legal issues & red tape
Legal issues & red tape
Understanding business codes of practice, laws and regulations when starting a new business is important to ensure you avoid any legal trouble in the future. From health and safety in business to employee laws and software licensing, the articles in this section will help you make sure you are meeting all the necessary legal requirements in your small business.
Accidents at work - your obligations
The Privacy and Electronic Communications Act
Default Retirement Age
Getting legal help
Age discrimination
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Default Retirement Age
Changes to the retirement age and how they will affect your business
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Age discrimination
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Provision of Services Regulations
What are they and do they apply to your business?
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Regulations and directives
Name of the game
22/12/09 11:34
Fair play
23/09/09 14:56
Supermarket sweep
04/09/09 11:59
Accidents at work - your obligations
The proper procedure for when mishaps occur
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Health and safety
Software licensing and the law
How to stay legal when using software for your business
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Software licencing
Taking on an apprentice
23/07/08 09:44
Investor friends
18/06/08 14:04
Avoiding the discrimination trap
Lawyer Iain Patterson looks at how firms could fall foul of new discrimination laws
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Dealing with legal action
Recruiting - a grey area
Age Positive explains why you need to be aware of anti-ageism laws
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Age discrimination
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