BLOG Investigating an employee’s alleged misconduct is one of those challenges that many employers dread. It may seem like a negative process that can drain
Workplace banter and industrial language is quite usual in manufacturing environments. But how do you know when the joke has gone too far? When does
BLOG There some interview questions that are best avoided, even though you might be tempted to give potential employees a grilling. Although they might not
An Employment Tribunal in Scotland has found against an employer who paid mothers and fathers different rates when on shared parental leave. In the case,
Thinking of hiring an illegal worker? Think again. The government is cracking down on organisations that employ illegal workers. Since July 2016, an employer who
Industry chiefs aim to replace traditional yellow “Bob the Builder” hard hats under a new colour-coded hard hat scheme. Worn with a hi vis jacket
A £200,000 fine handed to a company for Health & Safety transgressions highlights the dangers involved in ‘Work at Height’. The court heard that an
If an employee needs to carry out their job, what should you do if they are banned from driving? We answer some key questions on
Most employers, at some point, will be asked by an employee for leave of absence because they have been selected for jury service. In theory,
Women are feeling under pressure from their employers to wear heels, provocative tops, tights skirts and apply more makeup to look sexy at work.
