New ‘Fit for Work’ service could help to get sick staff back to work, says NHBF

New ‘Fit for Work’ service could help to get sick staff back to work, says NHBF

13 October 2015

Hairdressers, beauty salons and barber shops are being urged to make full use of the government’s new Fit for Work absence management service.

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Salons exempted from new 5p charge on carrier bags, says NHBF

Salons exempted from new 5p charge on carrier bags, says NHBF

29 September 2015

More than 8 billion disposable carrier bags are used in England each year.

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Salons warned: ‘Brace yourselves for this Thursday’s rise in the minimum wage’

Salons warned: ‘Brace yourselves for this Thursday’s rise in the minimum wage’

29 September 2015

Hairdressers, salons and barber shops are being reminded that National Minimum Wage rates are set to rise sharply from this Thursday, 1 October.

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 The new Consumer Rights Act affects how salons handle complaints

The new Consumer Rights Act affects how salons handle complaints

22 September 2015

Salons need to be aware that clients have new rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, which comes into effect on 1 October.

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Salon Sundays, still a long way off

Salon Sundays, still a long way off

8 September 2015

Should salons consider opening on Sundays? New Sunday trading laws may be introduced and this is what the hair and beauty industry has to say...

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Snap and send

Snap and send

7 September 2015

Last chance to get your entries in for this year's hairdressing and barbering competition, photographic stylist of the year. Create your style and take your...

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Employment contracts, it’s just good business

Employment contracts, it’s just good business

2 September 2015

Employment and Apprentice contracts for the hair and beauty industry are a must have for every salon owner. Free contracts are available from the NHBF...

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NHBF responds to todays ‘apprentice levy’ report

NHBF responds to todays ‘apprentice levy’ report

21 August 2015

2015 budget the Chancellor announced that the government would introduce an Apprentice Levy, or tax for large employers to fund Apprentices.

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Colour ‘record cards’ giving hairdressers greater flexibility over allergy testing, now updated

Colour ‘record cards’ giving hairdressers greater flexibility over allergy testing, now updated

12 August 2015

The allergy alert test ‘colour record cards’ that allows stylists to gauge whether a client making a colour appointment will need an allergy alert test...

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