Furlough | Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is furlough? Furlough is a temporary period of leave to help employers deal with the fact that there is no/less work available for
Health and safety for homeworkers | Duties, risks and practical tips
Homeworking isn’t a new phenomenon. In fact, the number of people working from home has dramatically increased over the years, as more employers recognise the
Health and safety fines | 5 times employers fell short in March 2020
While businesses’ health and safety efforts have been dominated by COVID-19 in recent weeks, March 2020 also saw a number of unrelated fines handed to
Homeworking | 5 ways to support staff from a distance
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Laying off staff due to coronavirus | What employers need to know
COVID-19 advice The information in this blog is correct as at 20 March 2020. For the most up-to-date Employment Law and Health & Safety advice to
Slips, suffocation and dangerous substances | February’s top health and safety fines
February can be a slow month for some, but unfortunately in the world of health and safety, it was business as usual. From seemingly ‘trivial’
Coronavirus | Statutory sick pay (SSP) FAQs
COVID-19 advice The information in this blog is correct as at 11 March 2020. For the most up-to-date Employment Law and Health & Safety advice to
Should employers be concerned by unpaid overtime shaming?
Blog As employees strive for success, the issue of unpaid overtime under UK law often emerges, prompting the question: ‘Is working for free a legitimate
International Women’s Day | How greater gender balance “enables” businesses
This year, International Women’s Day centers around the theme “An equal world is an enabled world”. In business, this is a message that’s been proven
Why are employers losing the battle against bullying?
BLOG With several ministers in Rishi Sunak’s government having faced allegations of bullying civil servants, employers are faced with a difficult question: are we overlooking
Coronavirus | Employment and health and safety FAQs
All you need to know about how your business can take appropriate risk control measures in the face of coronavirus (COVID-19). The implications of the
Working with hazardous substances | What employers need to know about COSHH
Blog Depending on your industry, you may have come across the COSHH Regulations in discussion around health and safety. But what exactly do they cover,
