Whether time spent by a worker sleeping on shift counts as working time for the purposes of calculating whether they have been paid at least
April has brought about some changes for employers in Wales in relation to domiciliary workers. Perhaps the most significant change is that providers are now
For all employers, absences are very disruptive. In some sectors, if someone calls in sick, the work can wait. However, in the care sector, the
2018 promises to be a busy year in the world of HR. So we’ve pulled together a list of 8 top things you need to
It is clear that Legionella is a worldwide issue. This presents lots of questions. Is the Legionella situation improving over time? Are people sufficiently aware
The Care Quality Commission (CQC), the care homes regulator, has warned many homes are “failing on safety”. Its inspectors found around a quarter of care
The Welsh government has announced plans to restrict the use of zero hours contracts in the social care sector. The proposals are as follows: Workers
Whistleblowers who apply for jobs in the children’s social care sector will be given new legal protection. The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
Seventeen care workers are taking legal action over the failure to be paid the national minimum wage. It is considered to be the largest ever
