John Newcomb
- 1 min
Work Place Pensions
There has been a certain amount of panic amongst small businesses now that the enrolment scheme has reached even the smallest of employers. Some businesses thought they were safe by contracting with the self-employed but this may not be so. Employers need to put workplace pensions in place or face the wrath of the regulator. It may be that on a long-term basis workplace pensions will eventually save the government the expense of having to pay a state pension, and this will pl
Katharine Holt
- 2 min
FIRE REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
Confident your business premises comply with fire regulations? Fire safety legislation applies to all business premises and any premises open to the public. If your business has premises open to the public, the legislation applies to you whether you are self-employed, a charity, a not for-profit or voluntary organisation, a contractor if you have some degree of control over premises. Under the legislation, you would be the responsible person and you would need to make sure y
John Newcomb
- 2 min
Cabs and Taxis
Uber Cabbing Maidstone’s Taxi drivers have been under pressure recently from the “Uber” sensation. Uber drivers provide an unlicensed and cheaper service without the extensive training, disability access considerations, safety and insurance that is mandatory for a regulated taxi service. As part of the “sharing economy” the relationship between driver and rider is one of friends giving and taking a lift. Uber provide a phone app and agree the cost with the passenger and then
