If you’re planning on leaving your commercial property and want to remove certain items, what are your rights and where do you stand in terms of the law? The area of defining what is a ‘fixture’ and a ‘chattel’ can be difficult. However, understanding the difference between them will help you determine what you can and…
When you play music at work you may not be aware that you need a licence for it. Many bars, restaurants and retail stores play recorded music whilst some offices and many factories and workshops allow the use of radios or background music for their staff to listen to while they are working. If you…
On 16th May 2014, a number of changes to prevent illegal working in the UK came into force. The changes include amendments to the right to work checks and associated documents, and changes to civil penalty payments. The changes are intended to support employers to make the correct checks on their employees to ensure that they have…
When you set up a new business, one of the first things you need to put into place is insurance. Whether this is employers’ liability insurance, buildings insurance or contents insurance, it makes sense to know you’re protected. But what would happen to your business if you were no longer there or able to take…