SMALL businesses in Bury are risking their entire livelihoods with their lax approach to employment law, latest figures suggest.

Now, they are to be given a helping hand in avoiding such expensive blunders through a free employment law seminar being held next month. It will take place at the Village Hotel at Heap Bridge between 9.30am and 11.30am on Tuesday, February 7.

Guest speaker will be employment law expert John Peel of Greater Manchester-based specialists Employment Law Advisory Services. He will brief small firms on proposed changes to legislation, how to avoid costly tribunals and comply with health and safety regulations.

To book a place call 0845 050 4060.