HR GUIDE | Flexible Working – making it work for your business
Some surveys have shown that employees will turn down a job because it offers no flexible working. In fact, it is now considered one of
Fire safety flouting businessman jailed
A Cheshire wedding venue owner who repeatedly flouted fire safety rules has been jailed. Visiting Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service firefighters found ‘flagrant’ disregard of
Alcohol in the Workplace – opting out due to religion
The World Cup is now in full swing and it has already produced a number of headlines. One story that garnered media attention was when
Change management – changing pay and working time
Change is an inevitable part of any organisation’s life. There are various options you can consider when looking to make your organisation as viable and
Landlord and Tenant Health & Safety
When it comes to landlord and tenant Health & Safety, responsibility is shared. Landlords and tenants of commercial premises are responsible for maintaining their properties
Changing employment terms after TUPE
The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006, known as the TUPE Regulations, exist to protect employees if the business they work for changes
Wound up company fined
Insolvent company still prosecuted for safety failings An insolvent recycling company has been fined for Health & Safety breaches that resulted in an employee being
Supporting employees’ return from maternity leave
When new mums come back to the workplace, it can often be a daunting experience. It is common for some mothers to feel guilty about
Do employers need to provide a prayer room?
Some of your employees may pray, but do employers need to provide them with a suitable place to do this? As the law stands, employers
FAQ | Employment Tribunals – Everything an employer needs to know
Few things may faze employers. After all, they have seen it all in their workplace. They have heard every possible excuse for unauthorised absences, dealt
HEALTH & SAFETY NEWS | Bouncy Castle Conviction
Two fairground workers were convicted of manslaughter by gross negligence after a bouncy castle blew away with a young girl. William Thurston and his wife
Supreme Court rules on landmark Gig Economy case
The Supreme Court has delivered its ruling on the long-awaited Pimlico Plumbers case focusing on employment status and the gig economy. This is the first
