
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
Blog Written by Hannah Kennedy on 12 February 2021 With reports that a whistleblower has accused Oxfam of failing to act after being informed of

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

Postpone collective consultation at your risk!
It’s an unfortunate fact of life that charities undergo organisational changes. This is often due to failing to get renewed funding, tighter budgets or the

10 Steps Charities Should Take to Ensure You Take Safeguarding Seriously
According to the Charity Commission, over 50% of serious incidents reported by charities are about safeguarding issues. In light of the recent scandals, ensuring high

Fine for inadequate guarding
As an employer, you have to make sure your workplace is free from preventable hazards. Machinery often poses hazards that can’t be removed but can

Getting workplace rules right
We all need rules in the workplace, but when do they cross the line? People have been talking a lot about Facebook and Google who

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP | Financial Wellbeing – an employer’s problem?
Regardless of occupation, age or income, money is something we all worry about at some point. Some may be deeply troubled with their growing debts.