Business Laws & Regulations

Both employees and employers benefit when workers use their own personal smartphones and other devices on the job. But companies must protect themselves from potential legal liabilities.

When is a worker properly classified as an employee or as an independent contractor? What happens when an employer gets it wrong? Here's an overview of employee misclassification issues.

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the United Kingdom has strengthened the protection, processing, and managing of personal data. This article will delve into the effect it will have on the Britons.

Does a perfectly competitive market exist anywhere in the world? The best answer is, "No," because perfect competition is an "ideal." Not reality. So, how far from "ideal" is America's market system?

What happens to your job if you get sick? What about your wage? How will you pay your bills? These are all concerns which this article hopes to address by shedding some light on the topic of Sick Pay.

Consumer Protection (Electronic Trade Transactions) Regulations 2012 came into operation on 1 July 2013 to protect users from online fraudsters. How will this change affect you as eCommerce operator?

Here are six key aspects of an athlete's sponsorship agreement, and how the athlete and the sponsor can each protect their interests.

What are the mandatory ISO 9001:2008 procedures and how should they be written and structured for your Quality Management System?

If someone owes you money, you need to send a demand letter before you sue them. Here you will learn how to write a demand letter, and see a sample you can use as a model.

It can be difficult to know exactly what holiday you are legally entitled to. This Article explains how holiday entitlement is worked out and what to do if you're not getting what you should be.

Examples of how to fill out FMLA paperwork from a healthcare professional's perspective.

This article lays out the legal position and your rights when you become pregnant. It also outlines the legal redress available to you if you become the victim of unfavourable treatment.

More people than ever have tattoos in the UK. The British Association of Dermatologists stated that 1 in 5 of us has a tattoo in 2012. This article will explain how the law stands regarding those of us who have tattoos and how this affects our employment rights.

Tips for getting your disability claim approved quickly—from someone who's done it. Lots of good feedback and advice from readers, too!

It is important to be able to process NSSF payroll so that you can make payment. Manual payrolls are no longer allowed. This article will help you do this in the shortest time possible.

Developing a quality plan can be easier if you refer to your employees, customer’s responses, and other businesses for feedback. Let's start the conversation about quality improvement.