It’s hard to believe, but pregnancy and maternity discrimination are on the rise. These are the findings in a report by the Women and Equalities Committee which
A company has been fined after a 12-year-old slipped and fell off a scaffolding structure the business had erected. The scaffold could be accessed from
Following the recent controversy surrounding Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), the government has announced new measures to stop ‘gagging orders’ from silencing workers. What is a Non-Disclosure Agreement? A
There are a number of commonly-held myths surrounding bank holidays. This can leave employers unsure where they stand and worried that they may be getting
blog Your employee is accused of committing a work-related offence that necessitates police involvement. Do you as an employer have to wait until the police
Blog A study has shown larger organisations face the biggest increase in fines for health and safety offences. This has occurred following the introduction of tougher
Blog A train refurbishment firm has been fined after workers were exposed to hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS). The incidents took place between 2005 – 2015.
When the government names and shames employers who have failed to comply with National Minimum Wage rules, hospitality businesses often appear on the list. In
A metal manufacturer has been fined after a worker was injured unblocking jammed machinery. The employee was operating an electromagnet to sort scrap casting from
This International Women’s Day is all about achieving greater gender balance in all aspects of life. The #BalanceforBetter theme serves as an important reminder to
