
The ‘cost plus’ rule | Can employers discriminate to save on cost?
BLOG While it’s not possible for employers to justify direct discrimination – such as promoting a man over a more qualified female candidate – indirect

BLOG While it’s not possible for employers to justify direct discrimination – such as promoting a man over a more qualified female candidate – indirect

BLOG The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has now published its annual summary statistics for 2019/20. The report, which is released each October, provides insight

BLOG For many, the word ‘leader’ will naturally evoke connotations of an imperious, militaristic dominance. In the world of business, this has long been perceived

BLOG Under health and safety law, all employers owe a legal duty of care to their employees. The duty requires employers to risk assess their

Medical experts are clear that practising social distancing and wearing a face covering can be incredibly effective in slowing the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). But

It’s often said that an organisation’s workforce or ‘human capital’ is its greatest driving force, and therefore its greatest asset. However, another rule of thumb

In March, COVID-19 knocked the wind out of the UK economy as many businesses were forced to grind to a halt during national lockdown. However,

COVID-19 advice The information in this blog is correct as at 12 August 2020. For the most up-to-date Employment Law and Health & Safety advice to

BLOG It’s quite common for an employee’s contract to include a probationary period to give the employer time to assess their suitability and capability for

As the country’s workplace health and safety regulator, the HSE has supported the government’s response to COVID-19 with a focus on protecting workers and others