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When shared parental leave can begin
Detailing the steps to allow shared parental leave to begin
Contact and work during parental leave
Your employee can work up to 20 days during SPL without bringing it to an end
Growing export sales through our online shop - Christies Direct (video)
Rights of workers relating to trade union activities and services
The right of workers who are union members not to be treated unfairly when interacting with their union
Trade union membership rights in the workplace
The rights of those in work not to be treated unfairly as a result of trade union membership or non-membership
Safer ways of working
Reducing the health and safety risks of specific work activities
Understanding the local market
Guides on the local business support available for entrepreneurs and networking opportunities to increase your profile and sales
Health and safety
Guidance on health and safety basics, writing a health and safety policy, providing health and safety training, setting up a health and safety management system, managing the welfare of people and safer ways of working
Sales and marketing
Information guides on all aspects of business sales of products and services to marketing, both online and via traditional methods
VAT and the construction industry
Guides to help businesses in the construction industry to understand their VAT obligations
Construction Industry Scheme tax guidance
Guides providing detail on the Construction Industry Scheme and how to work with HMRC.
Selling overseas
Preparing to export. Exporting - an overview. Entering overseas markets. Intellectual property protection overseas. Ethical trading. Manage the risks of exporting. CE marking.
Selling online
Accepting online payments. Create an online shop. Search engine optimisation. Pay per click advertising. Distance selling and online trading. Fulfilling online orders. Planning for e-commerce.
Managing the welfare of people
Protecting your employees from risks and looking after their health and safety needs
Construction efficiency and environmental standards
Guides to help construction businesses improve their environmental performance and reputation
Construction
Support and guidance for the construction industry in Northern Ireland
Employment in your construction business
Guides to help constructions businesses understand their obligations and duty of care to employees
Your UK visa sponsorship licence rating
Various ratings for a UK visa sponsorship licence and how to upgrade if your licence is downgraded
Certificates of UK visa sponsorship
You must assign a certificate of sponsorship to each foreign worker you employ
Immigration skills charge and UK visa sponsorship
You might have to pay an additional charge when you assign a certificate of sponsorship to someone applying for a Skilled Worker or Intra-company Transfer visa