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DirectoryThe Better Payment Practice CampaignWeb: www.payontime.co.ukFor advice on getting paid on time and guide to late-paymentlegislation.IT and e-commerceFederation Against Software Theft (FAST) 01628 622121Web: www.fastiss.org.ukInformation on software piracy and licensing.Business Software Alliance 020 7340 6080Web: www.bsa.org/ukAdvice on software piracy and licensing.Data protectionInformation Commissioner 01625 545745Web: www.ico.gov.ukGuidance on data protection - the Information Commissioner’sOffice (ICO) is responsible for regulating and enforcing the accessto and use of personal information.Employment rulesDepartment for Business, Innovation & Skills 020 7215 5000Web: www.bis.gov.ukACASGeneral enquiries 0845 747 4747Publications 0870 242 9090Web: www.acas.org.ukBest practice guides on employment issues.Home Office - Border & Immigration Agency 0845 010 6677Web: www.ind.homeoffice.gov.ukHow to check someone is entitled to work in the UK.JobCentre Plus 0845 601 2001Web: www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk/JCP/Employers/index.htmlA free service, specifically designed to make your recruitmentprocess run smoothly. Wide circulation of vacancies in JobCentres and on the internet, the use of Job Centre applicationforms, screening of application forms, the use of facilities forinterviewing and open days.Employment Tribunal Service 0845 795 9775Web: www.employmenttribunals.gov.ukDetails of what to do if you’re taken to an employment tribunal.Equal opportunities and discriminationACAS Equality Direct 0845 600 3444Web: www.acas.org.uk/equalityGuidance on equal opportunities legislation and best practice.Age PositiveWeb: www.businesslink.gov.uk/agepositiveTackling age discrimination at work.The Equality and Human Rights Commission 0845 604 6610Web: www.equalityhumanrights.comEmail: info@equalityhumanrights.comThe Three equality commissions - the Commission for RacialEquality (CRE); the Disability Rights commission (DRC) and theEqual Opportunities Commission (EOC) merged into the newEquality and Human Rights Commission in October 2007.The Equality and Human Rights Commission provides informationand guidance on discrimination and human rights issues.TrainingLearndirect 0800 101 901Web: www.learndirect.co.ukProvides a range of courses and business training.Career Development Loans 0800 585 505Web: www.direct.gov.uk/cdlCDLs are a longstanding programme, available within GreatBritain, intended to help remove the financial barrier to learning.Learning and Skills Council 0870 900 6800Web: www.lsc.gov.ukResponsible for planning and funding high quality education andtraining for everyone in England other than those in universities.Train to Gain 0845 600 9006Web: www.traintogain.gov.ukLSC project designed to identify the training needs of yourstaff and direct you to the most appropriate training provider.This service is delivered by a local Skills Broker in your area.Pension adviceThe Pensions Regulator 01273 811800Web: www.thepensionsregulator.gov.ukStakeholder-pension information.Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) 0845 606 0265Web: www.dwp.gov.ukAdvice on setting up an employee pension scheme.Development FinanceBritish Business Angels Association 020 7089 2305Web: www.bbaa.org.ukBritish Venture Capital Association 020 7025 2950Web: www.bvca.co.ukBridges Ventures Ltd 020 7262 5566Web: www.bridgesventures.com21