Smoking in the workplace
It is common for employers to allow workers breaks for a quick cigarette, but make sure you understand your legal obligations and have clear rules
Time off work for study and training
The law allows eligible employees to request time off work for study or training purposes. Do you know what the law says? Read our Q&A.
Can I relocate my employees?
Blog You may find yourself considering relocating employees for a variety of reasons. Perhaps you’re relocating your business, merging with another business, or opening another
Crisp maker fined £330k over unguarded machine
Getting hands caught in unguarded machinery is one of the most common causes of injury in manufacturing. More than 10 food and drinks firms were
Boss wants safety laws scrapped after Brexit
SME business leader and Brexiteer Simon Boyd has written to MPs with a list of Health & Safety laws he wants abolished once the UK
Do employers give enough support to fathers?
An inquiry has been set in motion by the Women and Equalities Committee looking into how employers can support fathers actively seeking to be more
Do you allow staff to use their mobiles at work?
The excessive use of mobile phones at work can cause managers to pull their hair out in frustration. If employees are constantly on their mobile
What is ‘indirect discrimination’? A guide for organisations
Sign up for the latest news & insights Blog Most people know discrimination is unlawful under the Equality Act 2010. However, can you tell the
Wilko fined £2.2m after failing to assess risk
Wilko, the budget high street retailer, has been fined more than £2 million for safety failings including not risk assessing the use of lift cages.
£180k fine for no pedestrian / vehicle separation
The importance of keeping vehicles and people apart has been shown once more after a worker was forcibly struck by a moving vehicle. A ‘mechanical
Craziest excuses for not paying minimum wage
HMRC investigators have exposed some of the strangest excuses used by employers not paying their staff according to National Minimum Wage rules. Reasons include that
Discrimination by association and perception
Blog Do not underestimate the significant impact that discrimination can have on your business or organisation. Discrimination can cause a high employee turnover – if