Shelf fall racks up 90K fine
A meat producer has been prosecuted after an employee was injured adjusting storage racking. Workers had been instructed to reposition top shelves. In doing so
SCOTLAND | Duty of candour comes into effect
A new duty of candour is coming into effect on 1st April 2018 in Scotland. The aim of this duty is to ensure organisations are
£1.5 million fund for returnships
A £1.5 million fund has been created to help projects whereby private sector employers assist individuals who have taken a career break and want to
Written statement of employment particulars
When we advise our clients, some myths about Contracts of Employment often crop up. One of the biggest myths we hear is that contracts need
H&S NEWS | Home closed after Health & Safety failing
A court has suspended a care home’s licence on Health & Safety grounds. Concerns were first raised last August when the Care Inspectorate told owners
Manufacturer fined after machinery incident
A metal firm has been fined after a steelworker suffered a serious hand injury. The company admitted breaking Health & Safety law in failing to
Pimlico Plumbers case means for employers
Do you have a locum or a contractor who has been regularly engaged over an extended period of time on a self-employed basis? If so,
Ejection seat manufacturer fined £1.1m
An ejector seat maker has been heavily fined for a Health & Safety failing that resulted in the death of a Red Arrows pilot. The
Snow and your staff
As the heavy snow causes widespread disruption across the UK, many people will be affected by the unsafe driving conditions, road closures, reduced or cancelled
Care home fined after resident fall
Care homes differ from other workplaces because they are not only a place of work but also a home. As well as having to provide
3 top tips on whistleblowing for charities
With reports that a whistleblower has accused Oxfam of failing to act after being informed of safeguarding issues, it is a good time to remind
Resigning during the disciplinary procedure
Recent events have thrown up the question of what happens if an employee resigns in the midst of a disciplinary procedure. The press has gone
