Keep in Touch Days during maternity leave
When an employee is on maternity leave, they are away from the workplace for an extended period of time and it is useful to keep
Manufacturer fined over Legionnaires’ outbreak
A car parts manufacturer has been fined £1.6m following an outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease and an explosion at its factory. Four staff and a nearby
Manufacturer fined after worker developed occupational asthma
A manufacturer has been fined for exposing a worker to fumes that led to them developing occupational asthma. When the soldering worker was first employed,
Ruling on discrimination arising from a disability
A recent decision by the Court of Appeal has highlighted that employers need to look at the reasons behind an employee’s conduct. The case acts
How much maternity leave are new mothers entitled to?
In a small business, managing maternity leave can be a challenge. You may feel at a loss on how you are going cope with the
When annual leave and sickness coincide
When on holiday, employees want to sit back and have a good time, but in some cases, annual leave and sickness can collide, leaving employers
HR INFO | Working through lunch
If you look around your office, you may spot many people eating lunch at their desks and diligently getting on with work. Some may even
The importance of employee objectives
Performance management is much more than just an annual review. To get the very best out of your employees, it is important for all employers
Co-op off its milk trolley
Council officers prosecuted a supermarket after a worker was injured moving a trolley with a faulty roll cage. The court heard managers could have prevented
Frequently Asked Health & Safety Questions
Ellis Whittam is often asked about Health & Safety in the workplace. So we’ve put together some of the more commonly asked questions: Do Health
Gross misconduct – an FAQ for employers
When an employee commits an act of gross misconduct, employers will often not know what their next step should be. Can you do an Alan
Employers, watch out for Glassdoor
The increasing use of websites such as Glassdoor, where employees can post anonymous reviews about their employer, means that it can only take a quick
