From employment law, including the minimum wage and discrimination laws, to legal issues with music licenses, insurance, chair rental there is a lot of legislation a salon owner needs to be aware of.
Keep up with the latest legal legislation affecting your salon business through our expert articles and guides.
This information is advisory only, if you have a specific legal issue you should seek the advice of a qualified legal professional.
Two salon owners discuss the pros and cons of salons being VAT registered. In an industry that is extremely labour intensive, the current VAT system is a point of much contention particularly for smaller businesses. Here two business owners weigh in on the debate. Yes salons should be registered Janet Maitland, managing director at Janet Maitland Read More
When arranging an insurance policy for a salon most business owners will think of insuring the items within the salon. For example, how much it would cost to replace an item if it was stolen or damaged and how much it would cost to redecorate and reinstate the premises following a fire or a flood? Read More
According to the National Cyber Security Centre, 52% of UK businesses were victim to a cyber-attack in 2017. That figure has increased from 46% in 2016 and 24% in 2015 (Beazley, May 2018). There is a worrying upward trend in play… The impact of cyber-attacks can have long reaching consequences and cause distress in businesses Read More
In the hair and beauty industry personal injury claims are on the rise. Changes in English law have meant the “no win no fee” solicitors are looking for a new client base to replace the downturn in whiplash claims. With claims settlements averaging at £12,000 for a lash tint and as much as £35,000 for Read More
In the hair and beauty industry a disclaimer is often used by a therapist to avoid or limit their liability if something goes wrong during a treatment. The definition of a disclaimer is ‘any statement intended to specify or delimit the scope of rights and obligations that may be exercised and enforced by parties in Read More
Turning a room in your home into a mini-salon may sound like a great business idea – but it’s not as straightforward as it sounds.
The government estimates there are over 11 million disabled people in the UK, with an annual combined spending power of £80 billion. The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA), which came into effect in 1995, is intended to reduce the amount the discrimination faced by many disabled people. Part three of the act requires service providers to Read More
The Autumn Budget 2018 stated that ‘austerity is coming to an end – but discipline will remain’ and that there could be a ‘double deal dividend’ if the Brexit negotiations are successful. Hair and beauty consultant Ryan Fox cautions that although this is relatively good news it’s a case of celebrating with prosecco, rather than Read More
Some like the comfort of being an employee, others want to control their own destiny. Either are good, and it’s possible to do both at the same time. But there are hoops to jump through for those that want to work for themselves, either full or part time. Sole trader or limited company? The first Read More