H&S NEWS | Fine after Flour Dust Exposure
Food manufacturers and in particular bakeries are being targeted by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) for proactive inspections. In one example, a bakery chain has
BREXIT | Mark Ellis Responds
Brexit The UK parliament has decided to reject Theresa May’s deal on how the United Kingdom’s exit from the European Union will look. Ellis Whittam support over
HR GUIDE | 7 Ways to Improve Employee Retention
A conveyer belt of people running out the door is very bad for business. It can have a negative effect on employees’ morale as they
The Brexit Vote & Employment Law and Health and Safety
Despite many false dawns, the reality of what the UK might look like in a post – Brexit world is becoming clear. Parliament is due
How to reduce employee turnover
Employees leave an organisation for different reasons. They could be: Resigning Retiring Being dismissed It is an accepted way of life for businesses that people
GOOD WORK PLAN | Legislation Announced
New draft legislation strengthening employment rights has now been revealed. This follows on from the government’s announcement of the Good Work Plan made earlier this
H&S NEWS | Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Nine hair and beauty workers from Havering College of Further and Higher Education have been awarded more than £100,000 in damages after being poisoned by
JANUARY BLUES | 6 Ways to Retain your Talent
January is a time when people are keen to make some changes to their life and this may include looking for new job opportunities. Coupled
“I quit!” What to do when a key employee resigns
2018 saw lots of high profile resignations. Theresa May’s government saw 19 of these, with Dominic Raab, Boris Johnson and David Davis topping the list.
H&S FINE | Manufacturer Fined
A plastics manufacturer has been fined after a worker was fatally struck by a pressurised rod. A Health & Safety Executive (HSE) investigation found the employee
ENFORCEMENT NOTICE | Company fined
A stonework company has been fined for failing to comply with a Health & Safety Executive enforcement notice. A visiting Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspector had
Court of Appeal ruling on Employment Status
The Court of Appeal has concluded that Uber drivers are workers, not self-employed contractors. It agreed with the decision made by the Employment Appeal Tribunal
