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Running a business from home - insurance, business rates, expenses, tax allowances
Funding for adult learners - grants and bursaries for study and training costs
What subcontractors in the building industry must do under the Construction Industry Scheme - registering, record keeping, applying for gross payment status and reporting business changes
Get help and advice on employment rights - telephone, opening hours, website
Find registered designs in the UK
Find courses and training online with the National Careers Service and get advice on funding the costs of learning
Rules for online and distance selling for businesses
Employer and employee guide to unpaid carer’s leave - who can take it, how long for, when can employers postpone or delay.
The rules on working hours - hour and limits, rests, health assessments and terms and conditions
Rules employers must follow when making staff redundant - consultations, notice periods, compulsory and non-compulsory redundancy and redundancy pay
Getting a work reference from an employer either while in work or when applying for a new job – and what you can do if you think it's unfair.
When a business changes owner, employees could be protected under the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) regulations (TUPE) - types of transfers, your rights, contracts, redundancy, where to get help
Statutory demands are a formal way of asking for a debt to be paid - get the forms to send, cancel or set aside a statutory demand.
Part-time workers should not be treated less favourably than full-time workers; employers' responsibilities and what part-time workers can do if they're treated unfairly
Fire safety in business and non-domestic premises: the responsible person, fire risk assessments, shared premises, new buildings, enforcement, appeals and penalties
How a product complies with EU safety, health and environmental requirements, and how to place a CE marking on your product.
The Recovery Loan Scheme supports access to finance for small and medium sized UK businesses, so they can grow and invest.
How to move goods from the UK to international destinations, including any special rules you’ll need to follow to move your goods from the UK.
Your insurance must cover you for at least £5 million - check authorised insurers and how you can be fined
Employees working for one employer without a break, employments rights for continuous services, breaks that do not affect continuous service
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