Guilty until proven innocent? | Why health and safety law puts the onus on employers
BLOG We’ve all heard the phrase ‘innocent until proven guilty’. This is the assumption that underpins criminal proceedings in the UK. Under Article 6 (2)
The return of non-essential retail | How to safely reopen your shop
BLOG On your marks… When Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed that non-essential retail in England will be permitted to reopen from 12 April, business owners
Get prepared | HSE’s priorities for 2021
BLOG The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has been at the heart of the government’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Over the last year, its
Is it time for an HR audit?
BLOG Thanks to coronavirus, the roles and dynamics of virtually every corporate function have shifted during the past year. HR is no exception. In what
COVID-19 | What financial support is available for my business?
BLOG The coronavirus pandemic has left many businesses financially fragile. Tiered restrictions over the all-important Christmas period followed by a third national lockdown to start
Whistleblowing claims soar as businesses prepare for a return to work
BLOG Prior to March 2020, you likely had a fair handle on the sorts of employee issues that generally crop up within your business and,
Help, my staff want to work from home
BLOG If you’re one of many employers who made the transition to homeworking in the first few weeks of lockdown, you’ll soon be celebrating (or
HSE criticised for using debt collection firms to carry out COVID-19 spot checks
BLOG Staff from private sector firms have been carrying out COVID-19 workplace spot checks on behalf of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) – for
Lockdown exit roadmap | The implications for employers
BLOG As we approach the one-year anniversary of the UK’s first national lockdown, an end finally appears to be in sight. On 22 February, Boris
Chester-headquartered WorkNest accelerates growth with three acquisitions
BLOG Chester: 2 March 2021 – WorkNest is pleased to announce the growth of the business through three acquisitions by parent company Marlowe plc. In deals
Chester-headquartered Ellis Whittam accelerates growth with three acquisitions
BLOG Chester: 2 March 2021 – Ellis Whittam is pleased to announce the growth of the business through three acquisitions by parent company Marlowe plc. In
5 employment law changes you need to know about in April 2021
BLOG April tends to be a busy month for employment law. While there’s no Good Work Plan to grapple with this time around, there are
