Blog For employers, what is most attractive about using agency workers is that there are fewer obligations than when employing permanent staff. But is it
Blog Written by Hannah Kennedy on 12 February 2021 For many employers, it is important to have flexibility in their workforce. However, when assessing the fixed-term
The gig economy has seen increasing numbers of self-employed drivers on our roads. But campaigners warn this increase along with pressure to make deliveries on-time
Three company bosses have been jailed after trying to cover up their safety failings and suggesting a fall from height was a worker’s own fault.
Do you ever let employees get away with poor performance because you don’t want to have the awkward conversation with them? Although this is completely
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has stated that employers may prohibit workers from wearing headscarves at work in certain circumstances. The two cases brought
Nick Wilson, Director of Health & Safety Services at Ellis Whittam, gives an overview of an employer’s general duties toward protecting the health, safety and
Before starting a job you must assess the significant hazards and risk of someone being harmed. A firm that failed to do just that has
Employees have the right to time off work for a number of statutory reasons, including time off for public duties. Nature of the right Employees
Supermarket giant, Asda, is offering staff a pay rise in exchange for greater flexibility in working patterns. In the news, there have been reports of
