ENFORCEMENT | Police crack down on drivers carrying unsecured loads
Key points GMP are carrying out a campaign to tackle drivers carrying unsecure loads, particularly where they are carrying dangerous goods. The enforcement campaign will
What happens if an employee resigns during the disciplinary process?
Blog If an employee is midway through a disciplinary process and suspects that dismissal is imminent, they may feel that resigning is their only option
Chemical safety | Company fined after teenage apprentice overcome by killer fumes
A wheel refurbishment company has been sentenced after a 16-year-old apprentice was overcome by vapours from chemicals used to strip and clean alloy wheels. The
6-STEP GUIDE | How to conduct a fair and legal disciplinary procedure
When it comes to disciplining employees, failing to follow a fair procedure and investigate properly can result in a whole host of legal trouble. Sacking
6-STEP GUIDE | How to expertly handle workplace grievances
When an employee raises a grievance against a colleague, it’s in an employer’s best interest to resolve the issue quickly and efficiently. After all, minimising
School fairs | A guide to health and safety requirements
When it comes to school fairs, effective planning and organisation is essential to creating an event that is both safe and enjoyable. And while health
Statutory sick pay shake-up | Government considers lowering eligibility threshold
At present, employees must earn the equivalent of 14 hours on minimum wage (£118) to qualify for statutory sick pay (SSP). However, this could soon
Social media | Can employers be held liable for posts employees make outside of work?
All too often, ill-judged posts on social media become a work issue, with ramifications for both employees and employers. We’ve seen a number of high-profile
Restrictive covenants | Can ex-employees choose to ignore “unreasonable” elements of a clause?
In order to thrive as a business, it’s important to protect the secrets of your success. As such, a high-ranking employee deciding to leave to
HSE to investigate 676 schools over asbestos concerns
Nearly 700 schools have been referred to the HSE after failing to satisfy the Department for Education (DfE) that they were managing asbestos in line
Health and safety duties | Why employees aren’t off the hook
Employers often assume that the duty for upholding health and safety lies solely with them. In reality, this isn’t the case. While the primary responsibility
How should employers respond to sexual harassment complaints?
The #MeToo Movement has shown sexual harassment is not just a symptom of the entertainment industry; it is an issue that is prevalent in workplaces
