Employment status has been placed under intense scrutiny in recent months, leaving some employers wondering if they will end up with more obligations than they
The use of agency workers by UK companies is being questioned by MPs. As part of the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee’s inquiry into
It is vital that risks are identified before work is started. The latest high profile case of a company failing to do this involves Whirlpool
Blog For employers, what is most attractive about using agency workers is that there are fewer obligations than when employing permanent staff. But is it
Blog Updated on April 14th 2026 For businesses like yours, it’s important to have flexibility in the workplace. However, when assessing fixed-term contract pros and
The gig economy has seen increasing numbers of self-employed drivers on our roads. But campaigners warn this increase along with pressure to make deliveries on-time
Three company bosses have been jailed after trying to cover up their safety failings and suggesting a fall from height was a worker’s own fault.
Do you ever let employees get away with poor performance because you don’t want to have the awkward conversation with them? Although this is completely
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
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
