Aberfan – what have we learnt?
Shocking images and accounts of the Aberfan mining village disaster that claimed 144 lives were recently revisited to mark the course of fifty years. In
How To Deal With Grievances The Right Way
Blog Handling grievances in a quick and efficient manner can be extremely beneficial to an employer – you can maintain good employment relationships, prevent small
Have your say on sick pay and fit note reforms
The government is seeking views on how best to help disabled people and those with long-term health conditions into the workplace and keep them in
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