
When do employee rights start?
If someone is an employee, they are entitled to an extensive array of rights. Unlike workers and self-employed, they may be entitled to maternity or

If someone is an employee, they are entitled to an extensive array of rights. Unlike workers and self-employed, they may be entitled to maternity or

This week, gender discrimination has taken centre stage. Hundreds of marches took place this weekend and now two committees, the Women and Equalities Commission and

All food business operators have a duty to provide suitable training and equipment to protect workers’ Health & Safety. The importance of maintaining this responsibility

The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) has made another successful prosecution after safety failings resulted in factory workers being injured. The incident at carmaker Jaguar

It is common that workers work through their rest breaks and do not complain about it. However, you may face legal action if you do

Work on fragile roofs is extremely dangerous and requires proper planning to make sure safety measures are considered and in place. In another tragic case

SME business leader and Brexiteer Simon Boyd has written to MPs with a list of Health & Safety laws he wants abolished once the UK

The excessive use of mobile phones at work can cause managers to pull their hair out in frustration. If employees are constantly on their mobile

Wilko, the budget high street retailer, has been fined more than £2 million for safety failings including not risk assessing the use of lift cages.

Sign up for the latest news & insights Blog Most people know discrimination is unlawful under the Equality Act 2010. However, can you tell the