Being an employer in modern times is not easy. There are many things to consider, such as insurances, business licences and registrations, hiring and retention of employees and maintaining a healthy cash flow and revenue, to name a few. Unfortunately, many businesses do not have the time or resources to consider such issues and leave [...]
Many are re-instating the 5-day, in-person work week. While doing this might seem straightforward, the legal intricacies are far from simple. Here, we set out the main points when directing employees back to the workplace. The Basics: Lawful and Reasonable Instructions Generally, employees are expected to follow "lawful and reasonable" instructions from their employers or [...]
In the early stages of negotiating a sale or purchase of a business, there are some important documents you might want to consider. Here are our key contenders: Heads of Agreement: This document can be drawn up when the parties reach an agreement on key commercial terms of the transaction. It can include [...]
When it comes to selling or purchasing a business, there are crucial and less apparent issues you might not remember. Here are our top 3 hidden matters to consider when buying or selling a business: Debtors and creditors: In an asset sale, the parties must agree on who takes on the debtors and [...]
