When it comes to school fairs, effective planning and organisation is essential to creating an event that is both safe and enjoyable. And while health
At present, employees must earn the equivalent of 14 hours on minimum wage (£118) to qualify for statutory sick pay (SSP). However, this could soon
There have been a number of cases recently concerning disability claims from teachers. As an employer, it’s important to not discriminate against disabled employees and
Pre-employment checks explained No matter how rigorous the interview process, you can never really know how a prospective employee will work out. They may have
As the protracted legal battle between Mencap and UNISON continues, the Supreme Court has now granted carers the right to appeal its earlier decision regarding
2018 has seen some important judgments being handed in tribunals and courts. Ellis Whittam runs through five important employment law cases which have had implications
According to Acas (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service), one in ten employers believe their performance management processes were demotivating their employees. When an employee receives praise, feedback
Earlier this year, the Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work, Sarah Newton called on retailers to acknowledge the advantages of hiring disabled workers.
A director has been jailed and the company fined after a 39 year old worker died. Gaskell’s (North West) Limited and Jonathan Gaskell were sentenced
With a disappointingly high number of job vacancies available, employers in the care sector are struggling to attract the right talent, but a targeted recruitment
