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LATEST NEWS & EVENTS SMEs 'in the dark' about employment law exemption  Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may need to consult an employment law solicitor service as it is claimed many are unsure about how planned legislation will affect them. According to uSwitch.com, many small firms are "in the dark" about whether they will be affected by new paternity laws due to come into effect on April 3rd. Announcing the Budget earlier this week, chancellor George Osborne said small companies will be exempt from any new employment legislation over the next three years. James Constant from uSwitch.com said the government needs to clarify its position as soon as possible as many small business owners "have been left scratching their heads". He explained that if the exemption does not include the new paternity rights, it will be a "blow" to small firms. "But even if it does, it will still mean that only very small businesses of up to ten people will be exempt - this will be a blow to the wider SME community," Mr Constant added. The decision by the chancellor was one of several measures designed to stimulate economic growth by cutting red tape. He also said the government will scrap plans to extend the right to request time off to train to businesses with under 250 employees. Posted by Alex McLean 
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