Free legal services for Bira members

The Bira Legal service provides you with legal protection including:

• Tax, VAT and PAYE advice
• Employment law advice
• Employment protection
• Employment disputes protection
• Health and safety advice 24/7 access to legal hub
• Hundreds of legal template documents
• Access to a team of Solicitors, Tax Consultants, H&S Officers and Employment Specialists
• Representation in and cost covered of employment tribunals with cover for up to £50,000
• Protection against tax investigations
• Protection against VAT investigations
• Protection against PAYE investigations
• Jury service protection
• Data protection
• Appeal against an improvement or prohibition or suspension notice issued by the Health and Safety Executive or the Food Standards Agency or a suspension notice issued under the Consumer Credit Act

Employment Law & HR advice

To help you proactively minimise the risk of employment disputes and claims, this service provides you with hands-on practical support to guide you on the latest legislation and best practice for your business. Advice must be taken from the start to ensure you are eligible for indemnity cover.

Health & Safety advice

We will help you to comply with all current Health & Safety regulations, reducing the risk of incidents and prosecutions to enhance the health, safety and well-being of employees and customers. Protect your profit and reputation by maintaining robust Health & Safety practices.

Commercial & Business Legal advice

For general commercial legal matters you are unsure of, no matter how trivial they may seem, the Commercial & Business Legal team can help you. Get free access to expert knowledge and practical advice you need to assist you with your business compliance.

Tax, VAT and HMRC advice

HMRC matters can be disruptive and costly, putting a real strain on the business. bira legal provides representation and support during an HMRC enquiry. The bira legal service gives you free access to consultants who cover an extensive range of day-to-day areas of UK taxation. This service is designed to deal with Tax & VAT queries as quickly and efficiently as possible.

*Bira Legal advice must be taken from the start prior to acting to ensure you are eligible for the indemnity cover. Only available for retail members and Bira Direct suppliers who have 275 employees or less. Insurance is provided subject to policy terms. £5,000 excess per claim.  You can download a copy of the Bira Legal expenses insurance policy here. We only require contact in respect of employment matters.

All full retail members of Bira have access to the helpline. Advice is available 8.00am to 6.00pm Mon to Fri (exc. public holidays). Bira members with 275 or less employees have the added benefit of insurance indemnity. All full members including associate members and those with over 275 employees, are entitled to Bira specially negotiated terms for individual services from WorkNest (the Employment Law, HR and Health & Safety experts).