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Zero hours contracts can strengthen employment when used correctly

Philip Richardson
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Recent Office of National Statistics (ONS) data has revealed a sharp rise in the number of people working on zero-hours contracts to over 900,000. It is not the first time this contentious topic has made the headlines. Sports Direct recently caved into...

Landlord pays price for changing locks on rented property

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A private landlord was recently prosecuted by Halton Council for changing the locks on a property he was letting to a tenant and refusing to allow that tenant access to that property. The incident which occurred in January 2016 resulted in the tenant...

The unkown risks of Airbnb

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In a time of economic uncertainty people are looking to supplement their income by either taking a second job or setting up a small business. One way for people to supplement their income which is becoming increasingly popular is Airbnb. Airbnb is a...

Choosing the right contract for apprentices

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From April 2017 all businesses with a wage bill of more than £3m will be subject to an apprenticeship levy of 0.5 per cent of the payroll. The aim is to “help create millions of opportunities for individuals and employers” according to the...