Acas Early Conciliation explained | 6 things employers should know
In most cases, employees will be required to contact the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) before making an Employment Tribunal claim. But what does
2019 statistics | Tribunal numbers increase for the second year running
The latest round of Employment Tribunal statistics has been released – giving employers a full year picture to compare against the year prior. The report
FOOTBALL CLUBS | Increase your chances of passing an audit in 5 simple steps
Football clubs of all levels have a duty of care to protect their staff, volunteers and service users. No organisation is exempt from abiding by
Is it reasonable to suspend staff over misconduct allegations?
Allegations of misconduct should always be thoroughly investigated. Nowhere is this more important than in the Education sector, where employers have a duty to protect
An equal playing field? Women’s World Cup highlights gender pay gap
Equal pay is a major talking point in the world of women’s sports – and public opinion on the issue is often divided. With the
EDUCATION | 9 ways to keep your nursery health and safety compliant
BLOG Health and safety in nurseries is extremely important due to the particularly vulnerable nature of early years pupils. The Health and Safety at Work
COURT RULING | Holiday pay calculations must include voluntary overtime
Getting to grips with the rules surrounding annual leave and holiday pay can be a real headache for employers. By law, workers are entitled to
EDUCATION | HSE targeting schools over transport safety concerns
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is cracking down on schools whose transport arrangements pose a risk to pupils’ safety. So far, a series of
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 | A guide for employers
Blog It may be a lengthy piece of legislation to get your head around, but it’s important to have a working understanding of its contents
Council’s bunting ban branded “balderdash”
A council ban on bunting being strung across roads during a traditional festival has received backlash from the public. The event, Lytham Club Day, includes
Football club fined over volunteer’s fatal fall from height
St Albans City Football Club has been fined £1,000 following the death of a volunteer. 71-year-old Clive Churchhouse, who had carried out ‘odd jobs’ at
NHS staff warned to remove lanyards before driving
Removing identity lanyards after a long day at work is not exactly the first thing most of us think of when hopping in vehicles to
