Since the introduction of shared parental leave, it has been questioned whether those taking that leave would be entitled to the same benefits as those
Concerns around ‘bogus’ self-employment have been bubbling under the surface for the last couple of years. With cases coming thick and fast to courts and
Volunteers responsible for maintaining a landmark white horse have been banned from working on it over Health & Safety concerns. The Forestry Commission which owns
For healthcare providers, having clear standards of behaviour is absolutely essential to delivering safe and high-quality care. However, for those whose operations transcend borders, there
Employers who fail to pay the minimum wage are ‘named and shamed’. Nobody wants to be publicly shown up for not complying with the law,
Often employers feel helpless when dealing with employees’ frequent short-term absences, which have a significant disruptive effect on staffing levels and productivity. For manufacturing employers,
A solar panel installation company along with its sole director has been fined after a passer-by reported unsafe working to the Health & Safety Executive
Retaining the right staff has never been more important for care providers. With growing demands for care, a high staff turnover and an abundance of
Accommodating flexible working requests can be challenging, but more so, for employers in the care sector. The nature of the work can mean that workers
Two recycling firms have been fined after several workers were injured by exploding print toner cartridges. The cartridges had been improperly stored and handled. The
