Sexual harassment – workplace protections and investigations

Sexual harassment – workplace protections and investigations

Sexual harassment can create an unpleasant working environment and should be taken seriously by employers and managers. While anyone can experience sexual harassment, statistics show that women are more likely to experience sexual harassment at work and younger people...
How ‘Restrictive’ Is A Restrictive Employment Covenant?

How ‘Restrictive’ Is A Restrictive Employment Covenant?

Restrictive covenants are a useful method of protecting a business and they may be inserted into the employment contracts of all levels of employees. It makes sense to know why they are used, how they are enforced and what an employee can and cannot do if there is a...
Settlement Agreements – What you need to know

Settlement Agreements – What you need to know

A Settlement Agreement is an agreement between an employer and employee to settle any matters, usually before the employee leaves their employment. The employee effectively waives their right to make a claim against the employer/go to a tribunal and usually gets paid...
Debt Collection Essentials For Small Businesses

Debt Collection Essentials For Small Businesses

Introduction Cash flow is vital to small business and having to spend time chasing up debts can mean you spend less time making sales and meeting potential new clients and can even delay business expansion plans. Worse, you may be tempted to write off the debt because...