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.
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies from 25 May (this Friday!). If this has passed you by or you’ve not taken any action yet, there’s no need to panic – but you do need to get started straight away. Here are 10 things you need to do: 1 Check what ‘personal information’ you hold. Read More
With the GDPR changes kicking in on 25 of May, companies are in the middle of making every effort to ensure that their business is compliant with the new policies that will be in place. With these changes in mind iSalon have unveiled the brand new software update for iBookings, which they believe has made Read More
The NHF has warned barbershops that by refusing to cut a woman’s hair simply because she is a woman they are discriminating on the grounds of gender. As well as being unlawful under the Equalities Act, there is a high risk of legal claims for damages and the consequent loss of reputation. To recap, the Equality Act 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
The new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect on 25 May 2018. Yet in a recent NHF survey, 65% of hair and beauty salons and barbershops admitted that they didn’t know much about GDPR, although many were vaguely aware that changes will be needed. Here’s What you Need to Know The changes will Read More
The rise of the National Minimum Wage and the National Living Wage rates on April 1 2018 has impacted hair, beauty and barber businesses up and down the country. The NHF is urging employers to check staff are being paid at the right rates and to take advice before making deductions from wages. The new Read More
From 6 April 2018, childcare vouchers were due to close to new applicants and be replaced by the government’s tax-free childcare scheme which is worth up to £2,000 a year to eligible parents. The scheme was due to be unavailable to new applicants from 6 April 2018, however there has been a six month delay. The Read More
A standard contract of employment cannot cover every possible employment issue that a salon owner is likely to face, that’s why you will need to tailor yours to suit the requirements of you and the team.
Salon hair rental remains a popular option for stylists and salon owners alike, but it can have a variety of legal complications.