Manual handling is defined by the Manual Handling Operations Regulations (MHOR) 1992. The act describes manual handling as the transporting or supporting of a load
Care home employees typically spend a lot of time moving and handling. For example, helping residents move or moving equipment. No matter what the task
Few things can be more exasperating for employers than dealing with persistently poor performance. It can seem like an uphill battle to get some employees
Blog Despite the extensive use of fixed-term contracts, many employers do not realise that the non-renewal of a fixed-term contract actually amounts to a dismissal
Swearing in the workplace | No big deal? Addressing the use of profanity in the workplace and determining whether it constitutes misconduct is a common
When an employee is not performing to the required standards, is it capability or conduct? When we are talking about someone that can’t do something, this is
Blog A settlement agreement is a legally binding document between an employer and employee which settles any claims that arise from the employment relationship or the termination
On occasion, you may need to dismiss someone for reasons that do not fit the more common reasons of misconduct, performance and redundancy. In these
HR seems to be the bane of many employers’ existence. Do you feel stressed about how to attract and retain the best talent for your
Sometimes the unthinkable happens. For many employers, being informed that one of your employees has been convicted of a crime and will be facing time
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