General Election 2019 | The parties’ proposals for employment law
With just over two weeks to go until one of the most anticipated General Elections in UK history, both parties’ manifestos are undergoing intense scrutiny
Use it or lose it? | New rules on carrying over annual leave lost to long-term sickness absence
With 2019 almost over and many employers approaching a new annual leave period, if you have staff off on long-term sick with annual leave left
Colds, commuting and Christmas leave requests | Absence advice for employers during autumn and winter
BLOG Written on 21 November 2024 Winter is coming. The big coats are out – and so too are the seasonal challenges for employers. Colds
Abused, threatened and assaulted | How employers can protect retail staff from violence
A new survey has found that retail workers are, on average, abused, threatened or assaulted 21 times a year. Jackie McKenzie, a petrol station worker,
The work Christmas party | 8 tips for avoiding HR disasters
BLOG Written on 12 November 2025 The annual work Christmas party can be a great opportunity to bring everyone together and finish the year on
Working Time Regulations | Employee dismissed for refusing to relinquish rest break
The Working Time Regulations (WTR) 1998 set out a number of provisions regarding the rest periods workers are entitled to – but what happens if
Workplace transport safety | Haulier fined after worker injured by moving vehicle
Every year, over 5,000 accidents involve transport in the workplace. Main causes of injury are people falling off vehicles, or being crushed or struck by
Secret Santa | 3 ways to keep gift-giving fun, without unwrapping HR issues
BLOG Written on 12 November 2025 Love it or hate it, Secret Santa is something many workplaces participate in in the lead up to Christmas,
Entanglement danger | Keeping workers safe with machinery
As industrialisation has progressed, so too has the use of efficiency-saving machinery. However, it’s important to think about safety when working with machines, as they
The scope of an investigation report | Should investigators refrain from making evaluative conclusions?
BLOG When dealing with potential misconduct, disciplinary officers will rely on the contents of the investigation report in order to determine whether an employee’s conduct
Contractor safety | A 6-step guide for employers
If your business or organisation uses the services of a contractor – a non-employee commissioned to undertake work for you – then both you and
Third-party harassment | Tribunal rules cases must relate to a protected characteristic
BLOG Under the Equality Act (EqA) 2010, employers may be held vicariously liable for acts of harassment committed by one employee against another – but