Health and safety for office workers | Practical steps for employers
Blog It’s quite common for employers in office-based businesses to have a relaxed attitude to health and safety. You might assume that if there
Worker or self-employed? Court rules out-of-hours GP was wrongly categorised
BLOG Determining an individual’s employment status is not always a clear-cut exercise, as a number of factors play a part in whether somebody is a
Keeping pupils safe | Fire safety guide for schools
Fire safety in schools is vital, not least because large numbers of young people are gathered in one place, meaning the potential for catastrophe is
Health and safety duties for lone workers
BLOG When it comes to managing health and safety risk, out of sight should definitely not be out of mind. If you have workers whose
5 STEPS | Developing safe systems of work
Get your FREE consultation Blog In this article, we delve into the world of Safe Systems of Work (SSOW), look at the SSOW meaning, and
Whistleblowing | The law and best practice for employers
Blog For employers, learning of potential wrongdoing being committed within your organisation can be incredibly unnerving. The law gives certain statutory protections to workers who
Will a new Bill make mediation mandatory in Scotland?
Blog Consultation has now closed on a new Bill which seeks to make it mandatory for parties involved in civil cases to engage in mediation
CASE STUDY | Responding to complaints of sexual harassment
In the era of “Me Too”, people are becoming more vocal about behaviour that oversteps the mark. For employers, receiving allegations of sexual harassment can
3-STEP GUIDE | Health and safety for outdoor events
If you’re rounding off the summer with an outdoor event, health and safety might not be the most exciting element of your preparations, but it’s
HOSPITALITY AND LEISURE | Common health and safety risks and how to reduce them
Blog Employers are required to identify the hazards present in their workplace and to take reasonable steps to control the risks arising from those hazards.
Health and safety induction training | What to include and 10 top tips for employers
Blog Creating a robust induction health and safety program is not just a best practice—it’s a legal requirement. In this blog, we’ll delve into the
Can employers pro-rate holiday pay for zero-hour and casual workers?
Blog Few things give employers a headache quite like trying to get to grips with holiday pay rules. Throw into the mix employees who don’t
