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Most of us want to enjoy the summer with family and friends, or perhaps take a couple of weeks away from it all and have

Most of us want to enjoy the summer with family and friends, or perhaps take a couple of weeks away from it all and have

Blog There comes a time in every business when all hands are required on deck, paving the way for overtime. You are working all the

BLOG Gross misconduct in the workplace can pose significant challenges for employers and understanding your legal rights is crucial. In this expert guide, we provide

Home working is growing in popularity as employers try to accommodate the modern reality of people juggling different priorities. There are numerous reasons for home

In a blunt reminder of the risks of using vehicles without proper planning, management or monitoring, a firm has been fined £800,000 after a worker

An electricity supplier has been fined £900,000 after safety law failings led to a worker’s death. The employee was up a ladder trimming plants away

Zero hours contracts have been branded as controversial and prone to abuse with a number of employers receiving considerable flak for their use. In fact,

Nick Wilson, Director of Health & Safety Services at Ellis Whittam, gives an overview of the general duties owed by employees under Health & Safety

The use of agency workers by UK companies is being questioned by MPs. As part of the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee’s inquiry into

Employment status has been placed under intense scrutiny in recent months, leaving some employers wondering if they will end up with more obligations than they