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
Dealing with the loss of an employee
Blog Written by Hannah Kennedy on 12 February 2021 Dealing with bereavement is something that we never want to face, but unfortunately it can and
Tesco challenged on pay
Can you imagine waking up to a bill of £4 billion? This is what supermarket chain, Tesco, could be facing as they are embroiled in
Employment Tribunal risks of settlement agreements
There is no magic wand that miraculously makes disputes disappear. But the nearest thing to this in HR and Employment Law is a settlement agreement.
HR FACTS | 12 facts every employer should know about part-time workers’ rights
The flexibility of part-time work can appeal to both employees and employers alike, offering better work-life balance and enabling businesses to respond to fluctuations in
Government responds to Taylor Review
Plans to strengthen employment law rights have been announced. The government has responded to the Taylor Review published last summer, which took a closer look
Serial safety offender Tata Steel fined £1.4m
Tata Steel has been fined £1.4m after Health & Safety failings led to the death of a maintenance electrician. The worker was in an inspection
Employee fraud highlights risks
A surgeon who lied in order to land an £84,000 a year role has been convicted of fraud. Sudip Sarker told the interview panel that
Time off for volunteering
Employers are often very impressed when a job applicant has volunteering experience on their CV. They appreciate the useful skills volunteering can bring and how
Rights of pregnant job applicants
Most employers know that if they reject a job applicant because they are pregnant or are going to on maternity leave, they are committing discrimination
H&S NEWS | Snapped scaffolder faces jail
A scaffolder could be jailed after being unknowingly photographed by a retired Health & Safety inspector. Terrance Murray was snapped without the proper safety gear,
Foundry fined £21k after welder loses leg
A foundry has been fined £21,000 after a worker suffered severe injuries. The welder was working on a 2.5 tonne steel shaft bracket casting when
