Employer’s Health & Safety duties
Nick Wilson, Director of Health & Safety Services at Ellis Whittam, gives an overview of an employer’s general duties toward protecting the health, safety and
EU Court says workplace headscarf ban lawful
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has stated that employers may prohibit workers from wearing headscarves at work in certain circumstances. The two cases brought
Asda offers pay rise in exchange for flexibility
Supermarket giant, Asda, is offering staff a pay rise in exchange for greater flexibility in working patterns. In the news, there have been reports of
Time off work for public duties
Employees have the right to time off work for a number of statutory reasons, including time off for public duties. Nature of the right Employees
Sickness absence at record low
Employers may often feel that sickness absence is a major problem, but the latest official figures show it’s at an all time low. According to
Health & Safety Inspectors’ priorities
You can’t predict when someone will arrive at your doorstep to do a Health & Safety inspection. Inspectors have the right to enter your premises
Charitable trust fined after butler death
A charitable trust responsible for maintaining a Tudor stately home has been fined after a butler was crushed to death by a faulty lift. The
Hairdressers unite against hidden salon dangers
Shopworkers’ union Usdaw is calling on the government and EU to take the Health & Safety risks to hairdressers seriously and give them “proper protection”.
Workplace gossip
Gossip in the workplace is often harmless enough. But sometimes it can cross the line and employers will need to step in. It is a
Disciplining volunteers in charities
Volunteers are at the heart of most charities, but unfortunately, there’s always the odd bad apple. Most people at your charity will be a fantastic
Giving staff paid time off to job hunt
If you are making someone redundant, do you have to give them paid time off to look for a new job? When faced with redundancy,
Guide to sabbaticals and career breaks
Taking a career break is something that appeals to many of us, but most people think their employer won’t allow it. We take a look
