Minimum wage terminology
Are you one of the many employers confused by the terminology used for minimum pay rates? With the National Minimum Wage, National Living Wage and
Unsupervised fall from height
Companies fined after unsupervised fall from height Falls in the workplace are the single biggest cause of workplace deaths and one of the main causes
DHL fined £2m over fatal crush
A logistics company has been fined £2 million after the death of a worker at one of its depots. The worker was at the rear
‘Continuous employment’ – key things to know
Sign up for the latest news & insights BLOG As employees move through their careers, the idea of continuous employment, especially when shifting to a
Managing anxiety in the workplace
Learn five key things to keep in mind when supporting employees with anxiety. Anxiety is a common mental health condition. In recent times, famous celebrities
Viridor fined over runaway lorry
A waste management firm has been fined after a worker attempted to stop his runaway lorry rolling along a public road. The worker was dragged
Supreme Court rules on notice of dismissal
If an employee is dismissed on written notice, when does the notice period start? Is it when the letter would have been delivered in the
Are video CVs the way forward?
Some applicants may wish to stand out from the crowd and submit a video CV. Videos CVs are not the same as video interviews. A
Haulager’s H&S failings
Transport company fined after Health & Safety failings led to death. A haulage company has been fined after a worker was fatally crushed while helping
Gender pay reporting – managing the consequences
Now that large companies have published their gender pay reports, the results are out in the public for everyone to scrutinise and analyse. This includes
Young workers at higher risk of injury
The government’s target of three million apprentices by 2020 is set to challenge the employers taking them on. Aside from how everything will be paid
FAQ | Fire Safety for employers
FAQs – Fire arrangements, induction & training WorkNest is often asked about fire safety in the workplace. So we’ve put together some of the frequently
