There’s a lot of confusing information about the legal side of having people work for you.  Some of it is plain wrong!  It can be very expensive for you, and lead to unnecessary problems, if you don’t know what works and what doesn’t.  These seminars are designed to give you the right information, explain how to use it in your business.

Christopher Head is a barrister with over thirty years’ experience in the employment field.  He is a specialist adviser to Fashion Enter.

This short series of chatty seminars is aimed at giving you a 'quick and dirty' fix on what works, what doesn't, what is usually a problem and how to figure out what works best for you.

Topics:

16^th March

2] Hiring freelancers:  setting up a legal agreement, and making it work

a.           How to decide what should be in your agreement

b.           Putting it in writing

c.           Don't ignore your end of the bargain

d.           Enforcing an agreement

e.           Workers rights under employment law

23rd March

1] How to decide: self-employed freelance, or employed?

a.           How do you decide which arrangements is best for you?

b.           Pick 'n mix structures - some of each

c.           What are the pitfalls and things to watch out for?

d.           Having an agreement that covers the bases

e.           What happens if you don't (tax, copyright etc)

30^th March

3] Employees: getting the law on your side, so you get what you need

a.           Making it flexible

b.           Things you can't avoid by contract

c.           Contracting for what you need

d.           Checking you have employers liability insurance

e.           When it is not working - what to do

Further information:

Venue: Fashion Enter, The Factory Anthony Nicholas Cottage in Florentia Clothing Village, Vale Road, N4 1TD. Tel: 0208 809 3311

Time:         Arrive – 2pm Registration, Tea & Coffee.

Workshops Start – 2.30pm

Workshops Finish – approx. 4.30p.m.

Fees should be paid in advance. Please send your payment to:  Fashion Enter Ltd (bank details will be sent separately). Each workshop costs £50 plus vat.

Please email jenni@fashion-enter.com to book your place.