Blog Employers are required to identify the hazards present in their workplace and to take reasonable steps to control the risks arising from those hazards.
Blog Few things give employers a headache quite like trying to get to grips with holiday pay rules. Throw into the mix employees who don’t
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has now issued a second edition of L140, and employers whose work activities involve power tools will need to
Blog Are you bashing your head against the wall trying to figure out entitlements for those on zero-hour contracts? If so, you’re not alone. Zero-hour
BLOG It’s quite common for employers to amend employees’ terms and conditions of employment from time to time, and in many cases, the changes will
Health and safety is often seen as separate to other business activities, but with million-pound fines now commonplace, health and safety failings can make or
Falls from height are one of the leading causes of workplace fatalities and injuries, accounting for 40 fatalities in 2018/19, and employers face record fines
BLOG If previous heatwaves have taught us anything, it’s that workplaces can descend into sweaty chaos when summer rolls around. The fact is, nobody likes
Key points GMP are carrying out a campaign to tackle drivers carrying unsecure loads, particularly where they are carrying dangerous goods. The enforcement campaign will
At present, employees must earn the equivalent of 14 hours on minimum wage (£118) to qualify for statutory sick pay (SSP). However, this could soon
