Preparing for change | Labour’s plans to make unfair dismissal a day one right
BLOG Following Labour’s landslide election win, the UK has a new government and a new prime minister in Keir Starmer. Having promised “the biggest upgrade
What is the Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Act?
BLOG Written by Olivia Board on 24 May 2024 The prevalence of pregnancy or maternity discrimination leading to women leaving their jobs is concerning. Now,
Court rules individual employees may be held liable in discrimination cases
Blog Written by Jane Hallas on 15 May 2024 Vicarious liability refers to the legal principle that holds employers accountable for the discriminatory actions of
Carer’s leave explained | Key points for employers
BLOG The long-awaited Carer’s Leave Regulations came into effect on 6 April, 2024, marking a significant milestone for employee rights. Essentially, the regulations allow employees
What is dual discrimination? | Exploring Labour’s plan to extend employee protection
BLOG Written by Richard Jay on 29 April 2024 Protection against discrimination is a day one right for workers and is usually one of the
Why work experience matters | From the perspective of a university student
BLOG Written by Oliver Davies-Patrick, Creative Writing student, on 22 April 2024. National Work Experience Week, which this year runs from 22 to 26 April,
Climate change and OHS | Safeguarding workers in a changing world
BLOG Written by Tim Ketteman on 17 April 2024 Global warming – defined as the sustained alteration of average weather patterns over extended periods –
Enhancing health and safety in schools | 8 strategies for ensuring continuous improvement
Blog Written by Ross Henderson on 17 April 2024 In educational settings, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of students, staff, and visitors is a top
Fee for Intervention | Exploring the cost of health and safety breaches in 2024
BLOG It’s a well-known fact that poor health and safety practices cost businesses money. And with the HSE recently announcing yet another Fee for Intervention (FFI) hike,
HSE continues to expand its asbestos campaign
BLOG Written by Nick Wilson on 16 April 2024 The dangers of asbestos exposure are well documented. Given these dangers, the Health and Safety Executive
Leveraging the candidate journey to maximise recruitment success
BLOG Written by Danielle Fargnoli on 10 April 2024 The candidate journey is a critical determinant of recruitment success for organisations. Indeed, beyond merely filling
Navigating work-related stress | Strategies for employers
BLOG Written on 2 April 2024 April is Stress Awareness Month, and with stress, depression and anxiety accounting for of all work-related ill-health cases, it’s
