Legal Advice

BMF members have access to a 24 hour helpline where they can talk directly to qualified lawyers about legal issues and also a web based manual containing information, checklists, guidance notes, flow charts and workbooks on four fundamental business areas:

1. Employment

  • Recruitment & Selection
  • Disciplinary Procedures
  • Maternity & Parental Leave
  • Absence and Sickness Policies
  • Equal Opportunities & Discrimination

2. Health & Safety - Responsibilities of the Employer and Employee

  • Legislative Requirements
  • Risk Assessments
  • Work-related Stress
  • Health & Safety Policy Statement
  • Workbook - Manual handling

3. Legal

  • Landlord & Tenant
  • Limited Companies & Partnerships
  • Trading Terms & Conditions
  • Credit Control
  • Court Procedures
  • The Internet and your Business

4. Tax & VAT

  • Self Assessment
  • Reminders on important dates in the Tax year
  • Partnership Tax
  • Corporation Tax
  • VAT

Click here to log in to the members only area and access the legal helpline number and website details in the 'My Profile' area.

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