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The new study of 312 owners of businesses with between one and 49 employees, conducted by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS), You Gov and Business Link, showed a significant gap between small businesses in their knowledge and confidence in managing employment law.
Whereas 34% of the sample said they understood and act on what was required of them as an employer, 33% reported being broadly unaware of their obligations.
A further 19% were aware they had obligations but were unsure about what to do about them. While 13 per cent of those surveyed confessed regarding it as someone else’s duty to ensure laws were observed.
Further findings from the respondents:
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