Skip to main content
Practical employment law information to support your business, from Clover HR

Search

Establishing a successful recruitment process and clear written employment contracts for new employees can have a major impact on your business.

Every business needs to be aware of its obligations under minimum wage and equal pay laws, as well as recent pensions auto-enrolment changes.

You must comply with legal restrictions on employees' working hours and time off, or risk claims, enforcement action and even prosecution.

The right employment policies are an essential part of effective staff management. Make sure any policy is clear and well communicated to employees.

While sick employees need to be treated fairly, you need to ensure that 'sickness' is not being used as cover for unauthorised absence.

Most pregnant employees are entitled to maternity leave and maternity pay, while new fathers are entitled to paternity leave and paternity pay.

As well as undermining morale, illegal discrimination can lead to workplace grievances. Employee discrimination is covered by the Equality Act 2010.

Home, remote and lone workers are becoming increasingly commonplace. Key issues include communication and how to manage and motivate people remotely.

The right approach to consulting with and providing information to your employees can improve employee motivation and performance.

Disciplinary and grievance issues can be a major burden to employers. Putting in place and following the right procedures is essential.

Following the right dismissal and redundancy procedures helps protect your business and minimise the risk of a legal dispute at tribunal.

Employment tribunal claims are a worrying prospect for any employer. A tribunal case is a no-win situation – even if the claim is unjustified.

The International Franchise Show returns

20 September 2021

The International Franchise Show is returning on 1 & 2 October 2021 at the ExCel London.

The show is approaching its 43rd edition and attracts over 10,000 entrepreneurs and potential franchisees who are looking to start or grow their own business.

The International Franchise Show, which is the largest of its kind in Europe, attracts thousands of ambitious entrepreneurs. The event hosts the largest selection of franchise opportunities from around the world including McDonalds, Platinum Property Partners, Action Coach, and F45 training. Visitors also get FREE access to 60 seminars, 1-2-1 personal advice, interactive features, expert guidance and more.

The Start Up Donut is suporting the event for the second year running.

Running alongside the event is a series of interactive and educational masterclasses that are free to all Franchise Show attendees.These will cover everything from lead generation to franchise planning and business coaching.

Lisa Williams, Managing Director of Atom Content Marketing said, "We are delighted to partner with the International Franchise Show on their upcoming event on 1 and 2 October. We have seen an upsurge in traffic to our Start Up Donut website since the start of the pandemic with many more people looking to start their own business. The Start Up Donut, along with our five other Donut websites, provides practical help and information to help small businesses succeed. With 250 franchise brands across 25 sectors, the International Franchise Show provides inspiration and opportunity for those wanting to start out on their own but with the backing of a proven brand and business model."

The International Franchise Show hosts the largest selection of franchise opportunities from around the world. It offers FREE access to more than 250 exhibitors, 60 seminars, 1-2-1 personal advice, interactive features, expert guidance and more.

Christian Yandell, Managing Director of The International Franchise Show commented, "We look to create long-lasting relationships with great companies like Atom Content Marketing. The partnership was sought out as we both target similar markets and look to aid those who are interested in starting their own business or developing their existing business, with the tools to do so."

Get your free ticket

Written by Fiona Prior.

Stay up-to-date with business advice and news

Sign up to this lively and colourful newsletter for new and more established small businesses.