Health and safety duties | Why employees aren’t off the hook The H&S at Work Act plays a central role in shaping the landscape of
The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (HSWA) sets out the general health and safety duties employers have toward their employees. It also
When employers have to negotiate certain terms and conditions with a union, talks can often hit a brick wall. This can be incredibly frustrating on
Blog Allegations of misconduct should always be thoroughly investigated. Nowhere is this more important than in the Education sector, where employers have a duty to
Blog Getting to grips with the rules surrounding annual leave and holiday pay can be a real headache for employers. By law, workers are entitled
Two recent cases have posed the question of whether it is unlawful for men on shared parental leave to be paid less than mothers on
Following the recent controversy surrounding Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), the government has announced new measures to stop ‘gagging orders’ from silencing workers. What is a Non-Disclosure Agreement? A
There are a number of commonly-held myths surrounding bank holidays. This can leave employers unsure where they stand and worried that they may be getting
blog Your employee is accused of committing a work-related offence that necessitates police involvement. Do you as an employer have to wait until the police
An interesting decision from the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has shown the importance of following correct procedures. The case in question has highlighted that failings in
