Blog Withdrawing a job offer due to sickness can be a sensitive and legally intricate matter for employers. In this blog, we will address the
The makers of the Jiffy Bag have been fined after a worker’s thumb was cut off. Liverpool Crown Court found that Jiffy Packaging Company Ltd
According to Health & Safety Executive data the number of directors and senior managers prosecuted for Health & Safety offences has more than trebled in
Ministers have ordered a crackdown on employers in the so-called gig economy who use a high number of self-employed or agency workers amid concerns about
When interviewing for a vacancy, it’s natural to develop a gut feel for whether a candidate is a good fit or not. But relying on
Workers at Argos warehouses are being offered a bonus in the run up to Christmas if they do not take any time off sick. Under
Workplace banter and industrial language is quite usual in manufacturing environments. But how do you know when the joke has gone too far? When does
In this second in a series of three articles on how to conduct a job interview, we consider the thorny issue of asking questions about
Thinking of hiring an illegal worker? Think again. The government is cracking down on organisations that employ illegal workers. Since July 2016, an employer who
Employers may wish to hire young workers in half-term and in the run-up to Christmas. You need to be aware, however, that special employment rules
