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.
How to handle appeals of disciplinary decisions
BLOG A fair disciplinary procedure rests on several essential ingredients: inform the employee of the issue, hold a disciplinary hearing, allow them to be accompanied, let them respond
Manufacturer fined for poor instruction
A plastics manufacturer has been fined This occurred after an employee suffered burn injuries to his hand. The worker was told to routinely check the
Government encouraging employees to take SPL
The government is encouraging more employees to take up Shared Parental Leave (SPL). Business Minister, Andrew Griffiths, said ‘Shared Parental Leave gives choice to families…
Employer fined in transgender discrimination case
Retail giant, Primark, has been recommended by an Employment Tribunal to implement a written policy on dealing with transgender employees after they failed to deal
