Many employers operate a dress code policy. However, what the employer might consider to be a reasonable requirement, a worker might see as discriminatory or even an infringement of human rights. Why have a dress code...
The office Christmas party is a chance for everyone to let their hair down and have fun, but with alcohol often flowing freely and people’s judgement impaired as a result the potential for employees to get carried away is...
If you are interested in buying or leasing a property to run your business, you will need to ensure that there are no restrictions on the title which might affect how you wish to occupy and use the property. In addition to...
As a landlord you may want to recover the costs of maintaining your investment properties from your tenants via a service charge. Tenants are usually happy to pay for this, unless they think the landlord is trying to...
As a business owner or director, you wear many hats and separating work-life from home-life can be an important part of switching off. However, have you ever considered what would happen to your business if you became...
When negotiating the terms of your lease for commercial premises, agreeing the rent payable will be a prime concern, but so too should be the prospect of agreeing the rent review provisions, even though this may be a long...
Getting the best out of employees is one of the biggest challenges faced by managers. What managers can do to manage performance and, if necessary, how to dismiss an employee for poor performance? Poor performance can...
For landlords in the private residential rental sector, having the right to regain control of your property when you need to is a vital power. Section 21 of the Housing Act 1988 allows landlords to end an assured shorthold...
Purpose-built student housing is a growth area as many universities renew or increase their housing stock, while demand for more traditional shared student houses remains high. The UK government recently relaxed the limits...
One in four people will experience symptoms of mental ill health during their lives. According to the Chief Medical Officer for England, 70 million working days are lost in the UK every year due to stress, depression and...