Blog Even those with an unblemished record may at some stage commit illegal acts. If this is true of somebody you employ, and the offence
Employers need to plan for workplace emergencies. Special procedures are required for incidents such as serious injuries, electrocution, flood, chemical spills, explosion and fire. When
BLOG If you’re an employer, or responsible for health and safety within an organisation, it’s very likely you’ve come across the term ‘competent person’. But
Blog Maintaining a safe and compliant work environment is paramount, but understanding the potential pitfalls is equally crucial. In this blog, we’ll explore some UK
It’s often said that health and safety has gone to extremes, but is this really the case? Complaints about ‘excessive’ health and safety rules and
BLOG Ever heard that health and safety law bans sandals in the office? Or that Christmas lights are no longer allowed in the workplace? Well,
From 6 April 2020, any parent who suffers a stillbirth or loses a child under the age of 18 will be entitled to two weeks’
Age discrimination in the workplace is a very real and heavily ingrained issue. From bias during the recruitment process to being denied training and development
The Conservative Party made a number of ambitious employment-related pledges in their election manifesto, but now that they hold a comfortable majority, what “radical” changes
In 2018, the government produced its Good Work Plan, setting out several proposed changes to employment law intended to improve the rights of employees and
