
Guilty until proven innocent? | Why health and safety law puts the onus on employers
BLOG We’ve all heard the phrase ‘innocent until proven guilty’. This is the assumption that underpins criminal proceedings in the UK. Under Article 6 (2)

BLOG We’ve all heard the phrase ‘innocent until proven guilty’. This is the assumption that underpins criminal proceedings in the UK. Under Article 6 (2)
Following a plateau in collision figures, a road safety charity has now stressed that urgent action is needed to tackle the number of work-related traffic

In the workplace, unsafe behaviour is responsible for a huge percentage of accidents, approximately 90%. Every year, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) produces work-related

BLOG As humans, we will naturally warm to some people more than others. However, in the workplace, preferential treatment can create real issues. It’s quite
Blog While many might be outraged at the thought of their employer secretly monitoring their activities, in reality, a large percentage of workplaces will operate

BLOG When it comes to taking disciplinary action for employee misconduct, conducting a fair and legally sound discipline procedure is essential for employers. In this

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

A council ban on bunting being strung across roads during a traditional festival has received backlash from the public. The event, Lytham Club Day, includes

How do you measure the number of hours worked by employees? Following a recent ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), UK employers

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