Holiday Pay & Overtime
The Employment Appeal Tribunal has handed down its decision in the holiday pay case of Bear Scotland Ltd v Fulton, which has attracted a great
Breach of Contract
Employees can, when their employment has ended, issue breach of contract claims in the Employment Tribunals (ET). Such a claim may be for wages, notice
Additional Rights for Parents
We have been reporting on imminent improved rights for working parents on almost a monthly basis of late. The changes that have been introduced over
CCTV & Surveillance Cameras
The UK is recognised as a leading user of CCTV and large numbers of employers use it to monitor their premises. The Information Commissioner’s Office
Workplace Drug Testing
It has recently been reported that workplace drug testing is on the rise. Alere (drug screening company) have reported an increase in demand for drug
Elderly Resident Scalded
A care home has been fined £30,000 after an elderly resident was placed in a bath that was too hot. The resident, who is unable
Window Restrictor Defect
The health and safety enforcement team of a city council have recently investigated the death of a 31 year old resident at a mental health
Workplace Transport Safety
New guidance on controlling risks associated with workplace transport has been produced by the HSE and reflects changes to legislation. The guidance entitled ‘Workplace Transport
In Court: Talking on Hands-Free
A 43 year-old woman lost control of her Mercedes as she drove at around 40mph on a 60mph carriageway, and ploughed into an oncoming car
Dress Code & Appearance
ACAS has recently published guidelines on dress code and appearance in the workplace. As facial hair is becoming more popular, we have certainly noticed an
Recording of Council Meetings
Town councils and other local government bodies are subject to new national rules which allow any member of the public to take photographs, film and
In Court: Driving Whilst Tired
Companies can be liable for driving-related incidents even during the “regular commute” as a result of work conditions impacting on the driver, a court has