Extended maternity leave for premature births?
Mothers of premature babies are campaigning for their statutory maternity leave to be increased. Over 100,000 signatures have now been added to an online petition
Uber drivers’ employment status victory
The London Central Employment Tribunal has found against the company Uber, which allows people to book and pay for a taxi via an app, in
HMRC investigates ‘gig economy’
Ministers have ordered a crackdown on employers in the so-called gig economy who use a high number of self-employed or agency workers amid concerns about
Police make grave Health & Safety error…
Norfolk Police have been left-red faced with embarrassment after making a grave Health & Safety error… The force made the elementary deduction that gravestones had
Tips for investigating misconduct in the workplace
Investigating an employee’s alleged misconduct is one of those challenges that many employers dread. It may seem like a negative process that can drain your
Bonus scheme comes with a sting for Argos workers
Workers at Argos warehouses are being offered a bonus in the run up to Christmas if they do not take any time off sick. Under
Interviews – health and disability
In this second in a series of three articles on how to conduct a job interview, we consider the thorny issue of asking questions about
Industrial banter – when the joke backfires
Workplace banter and industrial language is quite usual in manufacturing environments. But how do you know when the joke has gone too far? When does
On your guard, manufacturers
Manufacturing activities are high risk. On average 22 workers are killed every year in manufacturing incidents. In 2015-16 that figure sharply increased to 27. Annually,
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS | What you can and can’t ask potential employees
There some interview questions that are best avoided, even though you might be tempted to give potential employees a grilling. Although they might not be
Workers take action against Tesco bean counters
It has not been a good few days for retailers. Firstly, an Employment Tribunal gives the green light to thousands of women who work at
Retailer faces £100m bill in equal pay dispute
Retail giant Asda is faced with a potential £100m bill in an equal pay dispute that sounds a warning to employers. An Employment Tribunal has
