Record Fee For Intervention Charges
Latest figures r eleased by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) show that Fee For Intervention (FFI) charges have reached record levels. FFI is a
Apprentice Contracts
Apprentices have become an important part of the Government’s plans to encourage growth in the economy. In August it was announced that companies bidding for
The Modern Slavery Act 2015
Whilst not directly employment law related, we have received a number of queries in relation to The Modern Slavery Act 2015, the final provisions of
Be A Good Sport
Sports Direct have been in the news a lot over the past year or so regarding their employment practices. Recent reports surrounding the redundancy of
Shocking Statistics
Every year, around 25 people die of their injuries from electrical accidents at work and 1,000 electrical accidents are reported to Health and Safety Executive
Read All About It
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has recently released a leaflet aimed at employers and others involved in the production and distribution of newspaper and
Appealing Against an Enforcement Notice
The recent decision by the Court of Appeal in Hague v Rotary Yorkshire Limited (2015) has clarified the power of the Health and Safety Executive’s
No Credit to HR
During the course of any employment process it can be helpful to obtain guidance from Human Resources (HR) to ensure that those processes are being
Travel News
Further to our recent report regarding whether travel time to and from work could amount to working time, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has
Tribunals – Less Appealing?
In July 2013 the Coalition Government introduced fees in England, Wales and Scotland which had to be paid by an individual in order to pursue
Quiet, please.
Excessive or loud noise at work can damage your hearing. This usually happens gradually and sometimes is only noticed by the individual as they age,
Health, Safety and Tree Care
The recent tragic death of a child in a London park when a tree limb collapsed has once again brought into focus the requirement for