Top tips for hiring young workers
Employers may wish to hire young workers in half-term and in the run-up to Christmas. You need to be aware, however, that special employment rules
Care home manager “out of her depth”
A judge has branded a care home manager as being “out of her depth” despite having a Health & Safety qualification after a resident died
Job Ads – What Not to Say
The biggest danger employers face when drafting job adverts is falling foul of discrimination law. What can you say and what can’t you say? The
Work At Height…and Changing Light Bulbs
A £200,000 fine handed to a company for Health & Safety transgressions highlights the dangers involved in ‘Work at Height’. The court heard that an
CoA Judgment on Holidays & Commission
The Court of Appeal has finally passed judgment on the vexed issue of holiday pay. In the long-running case of Lock v British Gas, the
What if an employee is banned from driving?
If an employee needs to carry out their job, what should you do if they are banned from driving? We answer some key questions on
What does Brexit mean for workers’ rights?
Theresa May has repeatedly said “Brexit means Brexit”. Now, the PM has announced withdrawal from the EU will start by March 2017. But what does
£1m Fine for Failing to Assess Risk
A manufacturing company has been fined £1m after a worker was crushed by falling machinery. As with the recent fine of £5m for the owners
British Jobs for British Workers
The Home Secretary, Amber Rudd, has outlined proposals to compel employers to give priority to British workers over foreign labour. This is part of a
Period Pains Impact on Productivity
A survey of 100 women for BBC’s Radio 5 Live has revealed that 52% of female workers’ periods have impacted their ability to fulfil their
SMEs Flouting Fire Door Safety Law
A recent survey of 860 trade professionals shows most commercial buildings break fire door safety regulations and put people at risk. The research by IronmongeryDirect
Do I have to pay an employee on jury service?
Most employers, at some point, will be asked by an employee for leave of absence because they have been selected for jury service. In theory,