Tribunals In The Dock
Before July 2013, an individual looking to pursue claims in the Employment Tribunal could do so without paying any court fees. That changed following a
What Not to Wear
At last, summer is officially here. Whilst many of us enjoy the sun and try to keep comfortable by slipping on our sandals and T
Work-Related Skin Problems
Work-related skin problems can occur in most workplaces although there are certain high-risk jobs such as catering, hair dressing, motor vehicle repair and construction where
Sports Direct – What Did We Learn?
Mike Ashley, founder of Sports Direct, was given a hard time last week by the Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS) select committee following allegations of
EW Raises £4,115 for North West Air Ambulance
Colleagues at Ellis Whittam have presented North West Air Ambulance with a cheque for £4,115. North West Air Ambulance (NWAA) has been a chosen charity partner
Giving with one hand and taking with the other?
The National Living Wage (NLW) was introduced on 1st April 2016 and already there are concerns being raised as to how this is being implemented.
Transgender Toilet Facilities
The recent decision by the US state of North Carolina to revoke a number of local laws which previously provided protection to transgender and gay
Temp Agency Brought to Heel
“Going viral” is all the rage these days, although it is normally reserved for a particular craze or cats. However, the latest sensation relates to
HR INFO | Switching Off From Work
Do you regularly work outside normal working hours? Chances are that you do. Developments in technology mean we are more connected and easily contacted than
£40,000 Fine for Unsafe Practices
A building contractor from Altrincham has been fined £40,000 and ordered to pay £3,000 in costs following the collapse of building blocks and numerous unsafe
£57,000 Asbestos Fine
A high street shoe chain has been ordered to pay more than £57,000 after it knowingly exposed its staff to asbestos. Pavers, which has more
Helping Great Britain Work Well
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched a new overarching, five-year strategy called Helping Great Britain Work Well. The strategy aims to tackle workplace