A new survey has found that retail workers are, on average, abused, threatened or assaulted 21 times a year. Jackie McKenzie, a petrol station worker,
The Working Time Regulations (WTR) 1998 set out a number of provisions regarding the rest periods workers are entitled to – but what happens if
Every year, over 5,000 accidents involve transport in the workplace. Main causes of injury are people falling off vehicles, or being crushed or struck by
As industrialisation has progressed, so too has the use of efficiency-saving machinery. However, it’s important to think about safety when working with machines, as they
If your business or organisation uses the services of a contractor – a non-employee commissioned to undertake work for you – then both you and
BLOG When dealing with potential misconduct, disciplinary officers will rely on the contents of the investigation report in order to determine whether an employee’s conduct
BLOG Under the Equality Act (EqA) 2010, employers may be held vicariously liable for acts of harassment committed by one employee against another – but
With estimates from the Office of National Statistics suggesting that Immigration to the UK from the EU is at its lowest level since 2013, hospitality
The HSE’s annual summary statistics have highlighted the true extent of rising health and safety fines. Alarmingly, latest figures reveal that the average level of
Blog Written by Hannah Kennedy on 12 February 2021 A stressed-out workforce doesn’t do anybody any good. In fact, work-related stress has significant consequences both
