Supreme Court rules on notice of dismissal
If an employee is dismissed on written notice, when does the notice period start? Is it when the letter would have been delivered in the
Are video CVs the way forward?
Some applicants may wish to stand out from the crowd and submit a video CV. Videos CVs are not the same as video interviews. A
Haulager’s H&S failings
Transport company fined after Health & Safety failings led to death. A haulage company has been fined after a worker was fatally crushed while helping
Gender pay reporting – managing the consequences
Now that large companies have published their gender pay reports, the results are out in the public for everyone to scrutinise and analyse. This includes
Young workers at higher risk of injury
The government’s target of three million apprentices by 2020 is set to challenge the employers taking them on. Aside from how everything will be paid
FAQ | Fire Safety for employers
FAQs – Fire arrangements, induction & training Ellis Whittam is often asked about fire safety in the workplace. So we’ve put together some of the
Foundry fined after electrical flashover
Two foundry workers suffered serious burns after an electrical incident. The employees were attempting to bring the power back on after a furnace had been
Can you change the contents of an Employee Handbook?
Everything changes. Even the law. It’s extremely important to remain compliant with the law. All organisations should frequently review their Employee Handbook. This is to
Opting out of Sunday working
We all fancy sleeping in at the weekend, but for some employers, there is little time for that as Sunday is another busy working day.
Stop theft in your workplace!
When we think of theft, what automatically springs to mind is someone stealing stock from the back room. But in the retail sector, theft can
Dealing with employee conflict fast!
When staff just don’t get along, it can be a manager’s worst nightmare. In retail environments, colleagues will be working shoulder to shoulder with each
Crackdown on zero hours contracts for domiciliary care workers
April has brought about some changes for employers in Wales in relation to domiciliary workers. Perhaps the most significant change is that providers are now
