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3 Benefits of a Small Business Advice Service
February 28, 2012You may be an expert within your industry or a specialist within your sector, but even so you may still require a helping hand with complicated business matters. Employment Law Assist was established to offer small business advice Birmingham; enabling small businesses to gain the professional support they need to navigate the often-confusing areas of business law.
There are a number of ways in which we can help your business achieve its potential by ensuring that you have every necessary legal provision in place. Below we have outlined three of the main advantages to using our professional services, so read on to discover how Employment Law Assist can help your company.
Professional Employment Contracts
Not only are employment contracts an essential part of good business practice, they are also a legal requirement – however small your team of employees. A contract allows you to outline what you expect of your staff, and the benefits that they can expect in return, as well as giving you the opportunity to put any regulations of their jobs Birmingham into writing. We can draw up professional, legally-binding contracts to give your company and your staff the peace of mind that their interests are being taken care of.
An Alternative to Solicitors
Sometimes, it just isn’t necessary to pay the costly fees of a firm of solicitors. Instead, we can provide the same high standards of legal service, at a more affordable price, and with all of the benefits of choosing an independent firm. When you require a team who are specialists in employment law and whose expertise can help you to organise your business more effectively, choose Employment Law Assist.
A Comprehensive Service
Our comprehensive range of services can provide the support that you need to navigate any area of employment law. Specialising in helping SMEs to stay abreast of the latest legislation affecting their industry, we can help small business owners to feel confident that their company is operating both legally and efficiently.
For small business advice Birmingham which your company can rely on, choose the professional service available from Employment Law Assist.
Disclaimer of Endorsement: Reference herein to any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favouring by Employment Law Assist. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of Employment Law Assist, and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes.
Posted in Latest News | Tagged small business advice Birmingham | Leave a commentFacts About Employment Law UK
January 30, 2012When you are an employer, there are many facts you need to be aware of in order to ensure all members of staff are looked after in accordance with the law. If you are a new business owner, or are simply looking to brush up on the facts and figures surrounding employment law Nottingham, Birmingham and Oxford, we at Employment Law Assist are the right people to talk to for accurate and honest information. Continue on as we explore a few facts about employment law that could affect you.
National Minimum Wage
The national minimum wage currently stands at £6.08 an hour for workers aged 21 and over. For 18-20 year olds it is £4.98, for 16-17 year olds it is £3.68 and the apprentice rate is set at £2.60 for under 19 year olds and those who are over 19 but in their first year of apprenticeship. These are important facts to be aware of as an employer and generally speaking these wages must be met according to employment law.
Legal Working Hours
Adults cannot be forced to work for more than 48 hours a week; this is normally averaged out over 17 weeks. More than 48 hours can be worked by an adult in a week as long as the average over these 17 weeks is less than 48 hours.
Employers Liability Insurance
If you employ staff in a UK company, employers liability insurance is a legal requirement with few exceptions. If you are a company with staff and are found to be in operation without this insurance, you could be fined up to £2,500 for every single day you go without cover. It is extremely important that all employers have appropriate cover in place at all times.
When you are seeking trusted advice with regards to the various aspects of employment law Nottingham, Birmingham or Oxford such as pay, working hours, insurance or any other factors that could legally affect you as an employer, there is no better organisation to call upon than the trusted and highly professional team here at Employment Law Assist.
Disclaimer of Endorsement: Reference herein to any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favouring by Employment Law Assist. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of Employment Law Assist, and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes.
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December 21, 2011Running a business can be stressful, and undoubtedly there will be elements of certain employment laws that are difficult to get your head around. When you have employees, you have to make sure you follow procedures under the employment law legislation, such as having contracts of employment and staff handbooks in place. Here at Employment Law Assist we specialise in providing support for employers with the intricate details of employment law Birmingham, Nottingham and Oxford. With many years of employment law consultancy experience, we can ensure we provide you with support and guidance in the areas you need it most. Furthermore, our service will always be of the highest standard and we will uphold our reputation as a friendly and reliable company to work alongside throughout, offering 24/7 access throughout the year.
There are many risks involved if you don’t have the right documents or procedures in place for your employees, and what many small businesses can’t afford is the threat of being taken to an employment tribunal or worse, being sued for something that could have been avoided.
That’s why here at Employment Law Assist we will do all we can to ensure you are offered practical advice and support to produce bespoke documents that will protect you including contracts of employment and staff handbooks, because we believe that prevention is better than cure.
Whether you employ a team of decorators Solihull, garage mechanics in Banbury or run a small retail outlet in Beeston, our range of services will be ideal. Our consultants will initially gain knowledge about your individual company’s policies such as your professional standards, disciplinary and grievance procedures.
We will then draw up contracts for you to pass onto your employees which will protect you and your business from any risks involved with employment law. We also offer a range of additional services to assist you such as producing model letters and documents, a bespoke employee handbook and advice on indemnity.
Should your business need help with employment law Birmingham, Nottingham and Oxford, don’t hesitate to contact us at Employment Law Assist where we will provide you with a comprehensive service designed to support and guide you and your business. To find more information about our services, feel free to browse our website or call us on 0845 340 0160.
Disclaimer of Endorsement: Reference herein to any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favouring by Employment Law Assist.. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of Employment Law Assist, and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes.
Posted in Latest News | Tagged employment law Birmingham | Leave a commentWelcome to our new website
November 1, 2011Welcome to the new Employment Law Assist website . Please take time to look around the site. Should you require more information. Please contact us via the contact page.
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