
Will a new Bill make mediation mandatory in Scotland?
Blog Consultation has now closed on a new Bill which seeks to make it mandatory for parties involved in civil cases to engage in mediation

Blog Consultation has now closed on a new Bill which seeks to make it mandatory for parties involved in civil cases to engage in mediation

When it comes to employment law, it’s typically advised that treating everybody the same is the best way to avoid claims. However, in relation to

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has now issued a second edition of L140, and employers whose work activities involve power tools will need to

Blog Nearly 700 schools have been referred to the HSE after failing to satisfy the Department for Education (DfE) that they were managing asbestos in

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

The HSE has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling workplace stress after efforts to promote its management standards have fallen short. Andrew Kingscott, one of the

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 Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (HSWA) sets out the general health and safety duties employers have toward their employees. It also

The HSE has announced that it is now visiting sites across the UK to assess how they are controlling dust. Inspectors will be focusing their

BLOG All businesses have a duty of care to make sure relevant health and safety regulations are complied with. To ensure that employers are abiding