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Email notices and information which must be contained on websites and business communications
Information about what must be included on your website and business communications and recommendations for practical email notices.
Members’ Area
From receiving expert help and guidance to benchmarking your business’ performance, the Members’ Area is a gateway to resources, services and support specifically developed for those working in the field of design.
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Essential guidance, templates, insight and tools to support you on all aspects of the business of design. From contracts to client opinion, legal updates to exporting support, our resources give you instant access to expert advice and tools to help solve a wide range of business challenges.
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Information about what must be included on your website and business communications and recommendations for practical email notices.
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Data protection – guidance note
The Data Protection Act controls how individuals' personal information is used and provides strict rules which must be followed by anyone responsible for using that data. This useful guide outlines the details.
Legal
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Agency and customer intellectual property: how to achieve harmony
Joanna Frears from Blandy & Blandy Solicitors gives top ten tips on how to keep your customer happy by meeting their demands, whilst ensuring you don't forfeit your creative endeavour.
Legal
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FAQ: Redundancy
We’ve compiled a range of frequently asked HR related questions. The questions are based on real life examples but are not actual cases. Answers are provided for guidance only and should not be regarded as an authoritative statement of the law, which can only be made by reference to the particular circumstances which apply.
HR
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FAQ: Training, apprenticeships and internships
We’ve compiled a range of frequently asked HR related questions. The questions are based on real life examples but are not actual cases. Answers are provided for guidance only and should not be regarded as an authoritative statement of the law, which can only be made by reference to the particular circumstances which apply.
HR
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FAQ: Capability, performance management and dismissal
We’ve compiled a range of frequently asked HR related questions. The questions are based on real life examples but are not actual cases. Answers are provided for guidance only and should not be regarded as an authoritative statement of the law, which can only be made by reference to the particular circumstances which apply.
HR
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FAQ: Disciplinary and grievance procedures
We’ve compiled a range of frequently asked HR related questions. The questions are based on real life examples but are not actual cases. Answers are provided for guidance only and should not be regarded as an authoritative statement of the law, which can only be made by reference to the particular circumstances which apply.
HR
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FAQ: Absences
We’ve compiled a range of frequently asked HR related questions. The questions are based on real life examples but are not actual cases. Answers are provided for guidance only and should not be regarded as an authoritative statement of the law, which can only be made by reference to the particular circumstances which apply.
HR
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FAQ: Health & Safety and data protection
We’ve compiled a range of frequently asked HR related questions. The questions are based on real life examples but are not actual cases. Answers are provided for guidance only and should not be regarded as an authoritative statement of the law, which can only be made by reference to the particular circumstances which apply.
HR
Members only
FAQ: Contractual and notice periods
We’ve compiled a range of frequently asked HR related questions. The questions are based on real life examples but are not actual cases. Answers are provided for guidance only and should not be regarded as an authoritative statement of the law, which can only be made by reference to the particular circumstances which apply.