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
Hand-arm vibration | HSE published new guidance for 2019
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has now issued a second edition of L140, and employers whose work activities involve power tools will need to
The dangers of treating maternity-related sickness absence like other illness
When it comes to employment law, it’s typically advised that treating everybody the same is the best way to avoid claims. However, in relation to
How to calculate holiday pay for workers on zero-hour contracts
Blog Are you bashing your head against the wall trying to figure out entitlements for those on zero-hour contracts? If so, you’re not alone. Zero-hour
7-step guide | How to fairly dismiss an employee who pulls frequent sickies
Balancing fairness, compliance, and business needs Table of Contents Managing an employee who frequently takes sick days can pose a challenge for employers, but it’s
Can employers make changes to an employee’s contract without their consent?
BLOG It’s quite common for employers to amend employees’ terms and conditions of employment from time to time, and in many cases, the changes will