Legal

Understanding business law is critical to protecting your ideas and knowing your rights.

Our articles on legal issues have been created to help business owners tackle sensitive situations that require essential knowledge. Some of our articles break down tricky issues such as trademarks, patents and IP, while other content is more lighthearted, providing a welcome break from the more serious side to managing a business.

Mergers and Acquisitions FAQs - Part 1

Mergers and Acquisitions FAQs - Part 1

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Mergers and Acquisitions FAQs - Part 1

A merger or acquisition can be a confusing time for any business owner. Here we answer your questions on M&A deals and what it means for you.

Employee Privacy at Work

Employee Privacy at Work

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Employee Privacy at Work

Employees' privacy is protected by law - HR cannot ask about private conversations or days off for instance.

Legal and Illegal Conditions of Employment

Legal and Illegal Conditions of Employment

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Legal and Illegal Conditions of Employment

As an employer, it's important to know that there are some terms and conditions of employment that are illegal to enforce, like babysitting your boss' kid

2 Tips for Managing Sick Leave and GP Visits

2 Tips for Managing Sick Leave and GP Visits

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2 Tips for Managing Sick Leave and GP Visits

Check whether you can force an employee to take sick leave and whether people need to clock-off for GP visits.

Want to Appeal Against Disciplinary Action?

Want to Appeal Against Disciplinary Action?

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Want to Appeal Against Disciplinary Action?

If your employer is taking disciplinary action against you, they're legally obliged to let you appeal. Here's all you need to know to appeal successfully

Managing Employee Medical Issues

Managing Employee Medical Issues

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Managing Employee Medical Issues

Dealing with medical conditions in the workplace - when you can terminate contracts and handling personal data.

What are Collective Agreements?

What are Collective Agreements?

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What are Collective Agreements?

What are collective agreements with respect to employee representation? Fleximize explores collective bargaining and union ballots when negotiating at work