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
Managing the death of an employee in the UK
Blog (Updated on 5th February 2026) The death of an employee can be distressing and can have a significant impact on your organisation. It is
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