What is garden leave?
Blog Written by Hannah Kennedy (Updated 6th October 2025) Garden leave in the UK is one of the legal tools you, the employer, have available
Pre-employment checks What an employer needs to know
Pre-employment checks explained No matter how rigorous the interview process, you can never really know how a prospective employee will work out. They may have
What does ‘reasonably practicable’ mean? | 2019 Guide
Blog What does ‘resonably practicable’ mean? The term ‘reasonably practicable’ is widely used in Health & Safety law. But what does reasonably practicable mean? In
Pub Firm Fined £100,000 after Employee Injury
A pub chain has been prosecuted for health and safety breaches after an employee suffered a hand injury. The court heard the employee was preparing
Hospitality | National Minimum Wage (NMW) rules
When the government names and shames employers who have failed to comply with National Minimum Wage rules, hospitality businesses often appear on the list. In
Grievance Appeals
Blog What do employers need to remember when dealing with grievance appeals? Going through the formal grievance procedure can be extremely time-consuming. After conducting the grievance hearing,
Health and Safety Competent Person FAQ
Blog As businesses strive to maintain a safe working environment, questions about the role of a competent person in health and safety often arise. In
H&S NEWS | Manufacturer Fined
A metal manufacturer has been fined after a worker was injured unblocking jammed machinery. The employee was operating an electromagnet to sort scrap casting from
International Women’s Day
This International Women’s Day is all about achieving greater gender balance in all aspects of life. The #BalanceforBetter theme serves as an important reminder to
H&S NEWS | Engineering Company Fined after Apprentice Injury
An engineering company has been fined after an apprentice was injured by a lathe. Health & Safety Executive investigators found the company had failed to carry
H&S NEWS | Induction Failings Fine after First Day Injury
A distribution company has been fined after inadequate Health & Safety training led to a worker being seriously injured on his first day of work.
RETAIL | 6 things you should know when employing young workers
After leaving full-time education, retail work is many young people’s first step into employment. With the right support, these young people may become your future