BLOG Written by Richard Jay on 30 July 2025 Probationary periods remain a vital tool for employers to assess new hires, but upcoming changes to
BLOG Written on 23 June 2025 On 1 June 2025, the Sentencing Council introduced important amendments to its guidelines for health and safety, corporate manslaughter,
BLOG Written by Nick Wilson on 29 May 2025 The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has released its updated Local Authority Circular (LAC 67/2), outlining
When making the decision to dismiss, it’s important to have all the facts. But what happens if a manager deliberately creates a false narrative around
There have been a number of cases recently concerning disability claims from teachers. As an employer, it’s important to not discriminate against disabled employees and
Two fairground workers were convicted of manslaughter by gross negligence after a bouncy castle blew away with a young girl. William Thurston and his wife
A hospital in Manchester has taken the move to ban sugar from its restaurant in an attempt to address worries about workers’ obesity. Staff will
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McDonalds will give its workers the option of moving from a zero hours contract to a fixed contract. The fast food restaurant giant has over
