Can employers screen job applicants using social media?
BLOG Written on 7 June 2024 Social media can be a valuable tool for employers to research prospective employees – it often provides more information
10 years for driving while on phone
A lorry driver has been jailed for 10 years after looking at his mobile moments before ploughing into traffic at 50mph. A woman and three
Soaring HSE prosecutions of directors
According to Health & Safety Executive data the number of directors and senior managers prosecuted for Health & Safety offences has more than trebled in
12 questions about annual leave and holiday pay
Blog Over the last few years, navigating through the murky waters of rules on annual leave and holiday pay has become an extremely hard task.
Brexit – another spanner in the works
In the latest twist in the Brexit saga, the High Court has ruled that the Government does not have the power to trigger Article 50 without
Ding-dong at the belfry
York Minster has sacked all 30 of its volunteer bellringers over Health & Safety concerns. The cathedral has the largest number of bells and one
Interviews – avoiding discrimination claims
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
Extended maternity leave for premature births?
Mothers of premature babies are campaigning for their statutory maternity leave to be increased. Over 100,000 signatures have now been added to an online petition
Uber drivers’ employment status victory
The London Central Employment Tribunal has found against the company Uber, which allows people to book and pay for a taxi via an app, in
HMRC investigates ‘gig economy’
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
Police make grave Health & Safety error…
Norfolk Police have been left -red faced with embarrassment after making a grave Health & Safety error… The force made the elementary deduction that gravestones
Tips for investigating misconduct in the workplace
BLOG Investigating an employee’s alleged misconduct is one of those challenges that many employers dread. It may seem like a negative process that can drain