Asbestos in the workplaceUnder the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006, you are under a legal duty to identify whether or not there is any asbestos present in your premises. The Health and Safety Executive is increasing the number of spot checks, so... Read more
Keyman, legal expenses and business interruption insurance Although none of these types of insurance are mandatory, they are all very important in their own right and should be considered because they could prove to be beneficial for any business.... Read more
ContractsThere's so much confusion surrounding the legal status of a contract - in fact, there are four essential elements to any contract. This checklist shows you how to form contracts that won't leave you wanting. ... Read more
Employers' Liability insuranceIf you employ one or more employees, then you must have Employers' Liability insurance (ELI) in place. You must be insured for at least £5m and have the policy displayed where your employees can see it.... Read more
Personal protectionPersonal protective equipment (PPE) is all about making sure your employees are wearing the right type of equipment to protect them against risks to their health or safety. Use this checklist to ensure your PPE remains effective.... Read more
What should your terms and conditions include? This checklist includes all the essentials of a contract (needed to protect your position) and several that you can include to suit the needs of your business. ... Read more
How much rent should we pay?No one in business wants to pay any more rent than they have to. You need to check the leasehold agreement to see what the landlord can get away with. ... Read more
How to deal with late payment Late payment is the bane of any business. Whilst you can't physically force your customers to pay on time you can at least make life easy for them and be sure of your own position. ... Read more
Carrying out a risk assessment All employers are required to carry out risk assessments. Use this checklist to guide you through what they should cover.... Read more