Security Industry

Security guards are among the highest-risk lone workers in the UK. Here is what security company directors need to know about their legal duty of care, what the law requires, and how to protect guards working alone — and protect your business from liability.

IR35 catches out more UK security companies than almost any other area of employment law. If you use self-employed guards or subcontractors, here is what you need to know about the off-payroll working rules — and how to protect your business from a HMRC investigation.

Right to work penalties reach £60,000 per illegal worker — and security companies face losing their SIA-approved contractor status too. Here’s the complete guide to right to work checks for UK security firms, including post-Brexit requirements and ongoing monitoring obligations.

The Working Time Regulations 1998 apply fully to security guards — including night work limits, 11-hour rest requirements, and holiday pay for casual staff. Here’s what UK security companies need to track, document, and enforce to stay compliant.

When a security contract changes hands, TUPE applies — and getting it wrong means tribunal claims. Here’s what UK security companies need to know about TUPE transfers, employee liability information, and SIA licence compliance during handovers.

Holiday pay is one of the most misunderstood employment obligations in the security industry. This guide explains the 52-week reference period, common errors, and the risk of backdated claims.

Manual SIA licence checks leave your security company exposed in 2026. Here is why automated verification against the SIA Public Register is essential for ACS compliance — and what happens when it fails.

Pricing security contracts is one of the most consequential decisions a security company owner makes. This guide covers labour costs, margin structures, and the mistakes that erode profitability.

A composite case study showing how a 120-guard UK security company used TacDesk to consolidate their compliance records and pass ACS assessment first time, with zero non-conformities raised.

Most security companies focus on vetting and training records when preparing for ACS. But your scheduling system is quietly determining your score — and many don’t realise it until it’s too late.

ACS accreditation is increasingly a prerequisite for winning public sector and high-value private security contracts in the UK. Here’s how to turn compliance into competitive advantage.