Health and safety duties | Employers’ responsibilities to volunteers and the public
The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (HSWA) sets out the general health and safety duties employers have toward their employees. It also
Unions and collective bargaining | Can employers make direct pay offers to employees?
When employers have to negotiate certain terms and conditions with a union, talks can often hit a brick wall. This can be incredibly frustrating on
HSE campaign underway to tackle dust exposure risk
The HSE has announced that it is now visiting sites across the UK to assess how they are controlling dust. Inspectors will be focusing their
HSE enforcement notices | What they are and how to handle them
BLOG All businesses have a duty of care to make sure relevant health and safety regulations are complied with. To ensure that employers are abiding
Acas Early Conciliation explained | 6 things employers should know
Blog In most cases, employees will be required to contact the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) before making an Employment Tribunal claim. But
2019 statistics | Tribunal numbers increase for the second year running
Blog The report by the Ministry of Justice gives us the statistics for the period January to March 2019, compares the figures against the same
FOOTBALL CLUBS | Increase your chances of passing an audit in 5 simple steps
Football clubs of all levels have a duty of care to protect their staff, volunteers and service users. No organisation is exempt from abiding by
Is it reasonable to suspend staff over misconduct allegations?
Blog Allegations of misconduct should always be thoroughly investigated. Nowhere is this more important than in the Education sector, where employers have a duty to
An equal playing field? Women’s World Cup highlights gender pay gap
Equal pay is a major talking point in the world of women’s sports – and public opinion on the issue is often divided. With the
EDUCATION | 9 ways to keep your nursery health and safety compliant
Blog Written by Hannah Kennedy on 12 February 2021 Understanding the nuances of health and safety in the early years is essential for nursery owners
COURT RULING | Holiday pay calculations must include voluntary overtime
Blog Getting to grips with the rules surrounding annual leave and holiday pay can be a real headache for employers. By law, workers are entitled
EDUCATION | HSE targeting schools over transport safety concerns
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is cracking down on schools whose transport arrangements pose a risk to pupils’ safety. So far, a series of
