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 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
An engineering company has been fined after an apprentice was injured by a lathe. Health & Safety Executive investigators found the company had failed to carry
After leaving full-time education, retail work is many young people’s first step into employment. With the right support, these young people may become your future
Inhaling welding fume has long been known to be hazardous to health. However, new scientific evidence from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)
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
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
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
The government has announced it will introduce a statutory Code of Practice on sexual harassment. The aim in the code is to make clear the action employers
