The six-figure sum awarded to 50 Deliveroo food-delivery couriers earlier this summer should make other employers sit up and take notice, if they wish to avoid picking up a big bill as a result of an employee claim. In mid-July, Deliveroo settled a case out of court, which concerned the entitlement of the 50 couriers to the legal minimum wage, Read More…
Author: Tom Wood | Date: 25/09/2018
Author: Tom Wood | Date: 19/09/2018
If you are a tradesman or if you work for yourself, you will probably know by now that one simple mistake or mishap has the potential to be very costly, even to the extent of closing down your business. For this reason, tradesman insurance is essential if you want to safeguard your livelihood. For the most part, tradesman insurance covers Read More…
Author: Tom Wood | Date: 11/09/2018
Anybody running a business, no matter how small, needs to consider business insurance. Whether you are self-employed or run a small or medium sized business you need a good insurance policy that protects you, your business and your sources of income. Business insurance comes in many forms, including tradesmen insurance, buy to let insurance and liability insurance, though many business Read More…
Author: Tom Wood | Date: 05/09/2018
In April 2018, the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) came into force in England and Wales. These regulations apply to both domestic and non-domestic rented properties, plus mixed-use developments, comprising both residential and commercial premises. Under MEES, it is now illegal for a landlord to let or renew a lease on a residential or commercial property if the Energy Performance Read More…