In the early days of social media, the idea of an employer checking a potential employee’s Facebook page to assess their suitability for a role
Charitable organisations heavily rely on the man power of generous volunteers, but employers’ obligations in respect of non-paid workers are often unclear. Confusion over the
There are few sectors where a rigorous recruitment process matters more than in education. With overall pupil numbers projected to rise by 5% between 2018
When the weather turns colder, employees who work inside can turn up the AC or put on extra clothing. However, for those who work outside,
Food manufacturers and in particular bakeries are being targeted by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) for proactive inspections. In one example, a bakery chain has
Despite many false dawns, the reality of what the UK might look like in a post – Brexit world is becoming clear. Parliament is due
Nine hair and beauty workers from Havering College of Further and Higher Education have been awarded more than £100,000 in damages after being poisoned by
A plastics manufacturer has been fined after a worker was fatally struck by a pressurised rod. A Health & Safety Executive (HSE) investigation found the employee
The Court of Appeal has concluded that Uber drivers are workers, not self-employed contractors. It agreed with the decision made by the Employment Appeal Tribunal
A stonework company has been fined for failing to comply with a Health & Safety Executive enforcement notice. A visiting Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspector had
