Longer sentences for H&S manslaughter?
You may be given a longer prison sentence if as an employer you commit gross negligence manslaughter. Gross negligence manslaughter is used to prosecute people
Employers warned after TGI worker burnt
A kitchen chef was burnt with boiling oil after a restaurant failed to follow Health & Safety standards and ensure the safety of its employees.
Sexual harassment at work in media spotlight
Recently, there has been a spate of stories about sexual harassment in the workplace. The founder of venture capitalist firm 500 Startups has resigned after
How to handle flexible working requests
Dealing with employees’ requests for flexible working does not have to be as cumbersome as you think. The truth is that the law does not
One in four care homes unsafe
The Care Quality Commission (CQC), the care homes regulator, has warned many homes are “failing on safety”. Its inspectors found around a quarter of care
Six reasons to introduce flexible working
The perks of flexible working for employees are well-known, but many employers still seem to be in the dark about the benefits it can offer
The anatomy of a flexible working policy
Do you receive requests for flexible working and do you know how to handle them? The first things you need to do are ensure that
Dressed not to be killed
You would think anyone in their right mind would gladly wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when performing dangerous tasks. However, plenty of workers don’t. They
Flawed risk assessment leads to uncontrolled fire
A chemical company has been fined over safety failures that led to a potentially deadly explosion. The firm was prosecuted after there was a 3am
Are dress codes in need of modernisation?
Last week, the speaker of the House of Commons said male MPs no longer need to wear a tie in the chamber. It comes
Do Contracts of Employment for your staff need to be signed?
Blog Contrary to popular belief, a Contract of Employment does not have to be in written form to be legally valid. However, if you entered
Hiring extra help for summer – An Employer’s Guide
With many of us looking forward to jetting off to the sun and sand, your business may be left short staffed over summer. It could
