Employer beware | 5 gross misconduct myths that could land you in legal trouble
BLOG There are a number of commonly-held myths in the realm of employment law. Some give employers a false sense of security, while others make
New year, new fines | January’s top 5 health and safety penalties
Blog Maintaining a safe and compliant work environment is paramount, but understanding the potential pitfalls is equally crucial. In this blog, we’ll explore some UK
Court rules disability must be established at the time of “discriminatory” acts
Mental health conditions can be debilitating, impacting all aspects of a person’s life, including their ability to work. For employers, dealing with the operational consequences
Health & Safety Mock Trial | How ‘minor’ hazards can result in major penalties
How do you ensure high health and safety standards are maintained in your workplace? Do you provide training, develop procedures and have clear lines of
Warehouse safety | 8 practical ways to reduce risk
Despite being dangerous places to work, warehouse businesses sometimes fail to manage risk properly. This is because they take a ‘general’ approach to warehouse safety.
EU workers after Brexit | What should employers do now?
Now that Britain has left the European Union, employers may be wondering what happens in regard to EU citizens under their employment. If they wish
Detached, exhausted and dreading work | Tackling the phenomenon of employee burnout
Ever witnessed a normally enthusiastic, hardworking employee start to become irritable and disengaged? If so, they may be exhibiting signs of burnout – and it’s
Blue tape | Has health and safety gone too far?
It’s often said that health and safety has gone to extremes, but is this really the case? Complaints about ‘excessive’ health and safety rules and
Managing employees | Are you approaching conflict wrong?
It’s an aspect of the job most would hope to avoid, but when you’re in charge of a team, managing conflict comes with the territory.
Fake news? | 5 common health and safety myths busted
BLOG Ever heard that health and safety law bans sandals in the office? Or that Christmas lights are no longer allowed in the workplace? Well,
Government confirms statutory bereavement leave for parents from April 2020
From 6 April 2020, any parent who suffers a stillbirth or loses a child under the age of 18 will be entitled to two weeks’
SCHOOLS | 8 ways to keep your classrooms health and safety compliant
Children flourish in a safe and secure learning environment – and this starts in the classroom. Pupils and teachers spend most of their day in
