Compliance in the Small/Medium Enterprise World

The Compliance in the Small/Medium Enterprise World workshop is facilitated by Richardson Management Consultants Ltd.

The Compliance in the SME World workshop is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the complex landscape of legal and regulatory compliance in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). By the end of this workshop, participants will gain a deeper understanding of compliance requirements and learn practical strategies to ensure their SME operates within legal and regulatory frameworks.

Topics covered in this workshop:

Employment Law: Gain insights into key aspects of employment law, including employment contracts, minimum wage requirements, working hours, leave entitlements, anti-discrimination laws, and termination procedures. Understand the legal obligations and rights related to employees within SMEs.

Policies and Systems: Develop and implement effective policies and systems to ensure compliance with various legal and regulatory requirements, such as code of conduct, anti-harassment policies, privacy policies, data protection, and records management.

Tax and GST: Gain insights into tax obligations and Goods and Services Tax (GST) requirements for SMEs. Understand tax compliance, reporting, deductions, and exemptions applicable to your business.

Health and Safety/Risk Management: Learn about health and safety regulations and best practices to create a safe work environment. Understand risk assessment, hazard identification, incident reporting, emergency response, and employee safety training.

Site-Wise Level: Understand site-specific compliance requirements, such as permits, licenses, environmental regulations, and zoning restrictions. Explore strategies for managing compliance at a local or site-wise level.

Qualifications, Licenses, and Standards: Gain insights into industry-specific qualifications, licenses, certifications, and standards that SMEs need to adhere to. Learn how to obtain and maintain necessary credentials, ensuring compliance with industry regulations.

Intellectual Property: Understand the importance of intellectual property (IP) protection for SMEs, including trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets. Explore strategies to safeguard your SME's IP and prevent infringement.

Other Relevant Law: Explore additional laws that may impact SMEs