The Government has pledged to consult on options to ensure there are sufficient protections for pregnant women and new mothers. As it currently stands, the
The importance of risk assessments and training has again been shown following a university’s prosecution after students were given killer caffeine levels. Two sports science
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
We take a quick look at good practice to ensure safe use of hand power tools in the workplace. Two questions that regularly crop up
It is common for employers to allow workers breaks for a quick cigarette, but make sure you understand your legal obligations and have clear rules
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
Sign up for the latest news & insights Blog Most people know discrimination is unlawful under the Equality Act 2010. However, can you tell the
HMRC investigators have exposed some of the strangest excuses used by employers not paying their staff according to National Minimum Wage rules. Reasons include that
