Hello - new to this topic so not sure if am in the right area. DH & I run our own company and have been employing a couple of family member to help as the business has grown. We are now looking in the next few months to taking on a couple more people which will take us to 5 people in total. There will potentially be more before the end of the year.
What do we need to do with regard to setting up/covering ourselves regarding employment law? What polices do we need? Do we have to do everything or are there small business exclusions. Where can I go to find this stuff out - if I google it it just seems to come up with law-firm adverts really - and I want basic, bog standard stuff.
We want to be a fair employer - but we also want to make sure we are not taken advantage of and cover our backs too.
We have employment contracts and payroll is sorted by our accountants. I have a Health and Safety consultant coming to see us soon about that element - and our lawyers are looking at the lease for taking over a premises.
Just want to look after the people side now. Please help and point me in the right direction.
Thank you
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FishfingersAreOK · 31/01/2013 17:18
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