Carer’s leave: a guide for employers
Carers’ Rights Day 2024: this blog provides a guide to carer’s leave and sets out how you can support staff with caring responsibilities.
Becca joined Sparqa Legal as a Legal Editor in 2024 after transferring from FromCounsel. She previously worked as a caseworker at Advocate, the bar’s pro bono charity. Becca regularly writes for Sparqa’s blog, covering topics including employment, health and safety, intellectual property, and company law.
Advertising standards: Black Friday marketing guidance
Marketers must ensure that their offers comply with advertising standards. This blog provides a guide to adhering to key advertising regulations.
Becca joined Sparqa Legal as a Legal Editor in 2024 after transferring from FromCounsel. She previously worked as a caseworker at Advocate, the bar’s pro bono charity. Becca regularly writes for Sparqa’s blog, covering topics including employment, health and safety, intellectual property, and company law.
Autumn Budget 2024: key takeaways for SMEs
On 30 October 2024, Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered the Autumn Budget 2024. This blog sets out key takeaways for SMEs.
Becca joined Sparqa Legal as a Legal Editor in 2024 after transferring from FromCounsel. She previously worked as a caseworker at Advocate, the bar’s pro bono charity. Becca regularly writes for Sparqa’s blog, covering topics including employment, health and safety, intellectual property, and company law.
What’s on the horizon?
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- Early December 2024: the Employment Rights Bill consultations on zero-hours contracts, industrial relations and fire and rehire will close on 2 December while the SSP consultation will close on 4 December
- 13 December 2024: the Labour Market Enforcement Strategy 2025 to 2026: call for evidence will close on 13 December
- Winter 2024/2025: By winter 2024/2025, Companies House should be able to (a) expedite the striking off of companies where the registrar has concluded the company has been formed for a false basis and (b) annotate the register in a wider range of circumstances
L is for…
Limited liability
This refers to the restricted liability of members of a limited company. They aren’t liable to pay the company any more than the amount unpaid on their shares (unless other circumstances apply, eg they have provided a personal guarantee).