Zero Hours Contracts – Update
We reported back in May 2015 that exclusivity clauses in zero hours contracts – which have the effect of stopping an employee working for anyone
Legionella – Is Our Water Safe?
Water is sometimes taken for granted. We drink from the tap and turn on the shower without a second thought. But have you ever stopped
Bullying at Work
The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) have published a report on bullying within the workplace, which indicates that reported incidences of bullying are increasing.
Hugo Boss Mirror Kills Child
Fashion retailer Hugo Boss has been fined £1.2m after a four-year-old boy died following an incident at its outlet in Bicester Village in 2013. The
Strict New Sentencing Guidelines
New guidelines announced by the Sentencing Council are set to have a dramatic effect on penalties handed down to organisations or individuals convicted of Corporate
Record Fee For Intervention Charges
Latest figures released by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) show that Fee For Intervention (FFI) charges have reached record levels. FFI is a ‘cost
Apprentice Contracts
Apprentices have become an important part of the Government’s plans to encourage growth in the economy. In August it was announced that companies bidding for
The Modern Slavery Act 2015
Whilst not directly employment law related, we have received a number of queries in relation to The Modern Slavery Act 2015, the final provisions of
Be A Good Sport
Sports Direct have been in the news a lot over the past year or so regarding their employment practices. Recent reports surrounding the redundancy of
Shocking Statistics
Every year, around 25 people die of their injuries from electrical accidents at work and 1,000 electrical accidents are reported to Health and Safety Executive
Read All About It
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has recently released a leaflet aimed at employers and others involved in the production and distribution of newspaper and
Appealing Against an Enforcement Notice
The recent decision by the Court of Appeal in Hague v Rotary Yorkshire Limited (2015) has clarified the power of the Health and Safety Executive’s
