Health and safety is often seen as separate to other business activities, but with million-pound fines now commonplace, health and safety failings can make or
Falls from height are one of the leading causes of workplace fatalities and injuries, accounting for 40 fatalities in 2018/19, and employers face record fines
BLOG When it comes to taking disciplinary action for employee misconduct, conducting a fair and legally sound discipline procedure is essential for employers. In this
BLOG All too often, ill-judged posts on social media become a work issue, with ramifications for both employees and employers. In recent years, we’ve seen
Blog Written by Hannah Kennedy on 12 February 2021 In order to thrive as a business, it’s important to protect the secrets of your success.
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
BLOG As the #MeToo Movement continues to cast a spotlight on allegations involving high-profile celebrities, it’s important to remember that sexual harassment isn’t a symptom
Last week, an alliance of unions, charities and women’s rights groups initiated a campaign calling for employers to be held legally liable if they fail
The financial penalties for health and safety breaches are rising… and fast. In the last couple of months, several organisations across a variety of sectors
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
