
Ellis Whittam | How we’re supporting colleague wellbeing during coronavirus
Our People Engagement Team share how we at EW have been prioritising wellbeing during the pandemic Mental health has been key focus for us at

The contentious issue of face coverings | Are they needed in the workplace?
COVID-19 advice The information in this blog is correct as at 12 August 2020. For the most up-to-date Employment Law and Health & Safety advice to

What you need to know about probationary periods
BLOG It’s quite common for an employee’s contract to include a probationary period to give the employer time to assess their suitability and capability for

Don’t forget the basics | 7 areas of workplace safety that must not be overlooked during COVID-19
As the country’s workplace health and safety regulator, the HSE has supported the government’s response to COVID-19 with a focus on protecting workers and others

Becoming COVID-secure | 10 tips for creating a safe workplace post-lockdown
COVID-19 advice The information in this blog is correct as at 3 August 2020. For the most up-to-date Employment Law and Health & Safety advice to

How to manage employees in post-travel quarantine
COVID-19 advice The information in this blog is correct as at 30 July 2020. For the most up-to-date Employment Law and Health & Safety advice to

COVID-19 | Time to review your risk assessments?
COVID-19 advice The information in this blog is correct as at 22 July 2020. For the most up-to-date Employment Law and Health & Safety advice to

HSE inspections | How to prepare your workplace for COVID-19 ‘spot checks’
Blog The HSE and local authorities have begun visiting businesses to check they are COVID-compliant. Having reminded employees of the mechanism for reporting genuine concerns

HSE statistics for 2019/20 show fewest work-related fatalities on record
The HSE has now published its annual work-related fatality statistics for 2019/20, which seem to suggest that employers are making good progress when it comes

Supporting mental health on a return to the workplace
COVID-19 advice The information in this blog is correct as at 13 July 2020. For the most up-to-date Employment Law and Health & Safety advice to

The end of shielding | Can I ask high-risk employees to return to work?
COVID-19 advice The information in this blog is correct as at 12 July 2020. For the most up-to-date Employment Law and Health & Safety advice to

Do Employees Have to Take Holidays?
BLOG Written by James Tamm on 24 September 2021 It is a legal requirement for all employers to provide paid holidays for their employees. However,