If you're involved in construction work — whether you're a builder, consultant, subcontractor, or property owner — you need to know whether your contract counts as a “construction contract” under UK law. This matters because if it does, you're entitled to important legal protections around payment, dispute resolution, and the right to suspend work for … Continue reading Do I have a Construction Contract? A plain English guide for the UK Construction Industry
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If your business runs a website, app or marketplace where people can buy, sell, or connect, you may legally be classed as an online platform. This comes with specific rules—especially if you allow other traders to sell through your site or app. Below is a simple breakdown of the laws that apply to platforms in … Continue reading Online Platforms: What businesses must know about the law
Overview Since winning the general election in July 2024, the Labour government has begun making big changes to UK employment laws. Labour's aim is to apparently improve workers' rights and make workplaces fairer and safer, but the proposed reforms will certainly throw up some major challenges for employers, especially small businesses. In summary, Labour wants to: … Continue reading Labour’s Employment Law Reforms, summarised
Amidst the Covid-19 pandemic that has rocked the commercial world, ‘B Corp’ has also been winning the attention of business owners, but what is it really all about? What does the B Corp badge of honour say about a business? Well, if a company has achieved B Corp certification, it means they have met rigorous … Continue reading B Corp – what’s it all about, the certification requirements, and is it appropriate for start-ups?
This article is intended to facilitate a basic understanding of intellectual property (which will be referred to as IP throughout this article) and some of the most pertinent aspects to look out for when drafting or reviewing an assignment agreement. Copyright Intellectual property is created all the time, whether in business or your personal life, … Continue reading Assignment of Intellectual Property Rights
IR35, and the changes brought about by the Off-Payroll Rules to be rolled out on 6th April 2020 (now delayed by Covid-19 until 6th April 2021) are complex and can make for some sleepless nights if you’re paying a contractor that could wrongly be considered an employee, or if you’re a private service company (PSC) … Continue reading Compliance with IR35 and the Upcoming Off-Payroll Rules
Entering a lease for your business premises is often a mandatory step for many small business owners, especially those who depend on a property from which to trade, like catering and hospitality-based businesses. Before we get going it’s important to note that, in addition to the main topic this article title raises, before even entering … Continue reading What Remedies do Commercial Tenants Have When a Landlord Breaches Their Covenants?