Discrimination? Vegetarian employee whose food was tampered with brings claim against employer
Vegetarianism and veganism are now mainstream, with an estimated 3 million people in the UK now following a plant-based diet. Get your FREE consultation Restaurants
An employer’s guide to positive discrimination
Blog Most of us can agree that treating somebody unfairly on the basis of their sex, race or disability isn’t acceptable – but when it
Workplace vehicles and falls risk | Company fined after employee falls from lorry
A manufacturer has been fined after an employee suffered serious injury in a fall from height. The employee was injured after he fell from a
Climate change protests: How should employers respond to employees on strike?
A mass workplace walkout is on the cards for 20 September, with millions set to join in the global climate strike. This follows a recent
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
Blog In this guide, we delve into the world of Safe Systems of Work (SSOW), look at the SSOW meaning, and offer valuable insights 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