News | Bonkers H&S ban on water cooler?
A health centre has removed its water cooler during the hottest week of the year over fears people will slip on spills. Central Canvey Primary
News | Manufacturer fined over ‘wholly avoidable’ fatality
A ready meal maker has been fined by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) after stacked food trays collapsed and fatally struck an employee. The
News | Criminal records checks by employers under scrutiny
A challenge on criminal records checks used by employers is currently being heard by the Supreme Court. An employer or an organisation engaging volunteers may
News | Can Menopause be a disability?
Can menopausal symptoms amount to a disability? In order for a worker to be considered disabled under the Equality Act, the worker must suffer from
Supporting employees during change – 4 things to know
When your workplace goes through significant or multiple changes, it is important that employers think about their employees, especially how they feel. For some employees,
Guide | Should employers help employees quit smoking?
As of 2007, smoking is not permitted in any enclosed workplace, but often, you can see a group of people smoking a cigarette during a
TUPE – duty to inform and consult
When preparing for a TUPE transfer on the sale of a business, both the seller (the transferor) and buyer (transferee) have a duty to inform
HR GUIDE | Flexible Working – making it work for your business
Some surveys have shown that employees will turn down a job because it offers no flexible working. In fact, it is now considered one of
Fire safety flouting businessman jailed
A Cheshire wedding venue owner who repeatedly flouted fire safety rules has been jailed. Visiting Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service firefighters found ‘flagrant’ disregard of
Alcohol in the Workplace – opting out due to religion
The World Cup is now in full swing and it has already produced a number of headlines. One story that garnered media attention was when
Change management – changing pay and working time
Change is an inevitable part of any organisation’s life. There are various options you can consider when looking to make your organisation as viable and
Landlord and Tenant Health & Safety
When it comes to landlord and tenant Health & Safety, responsibility is shared. Landlords and tenants of commercial premises are responsible for maintaining their properties
