The Court of Appeal has concluded that Uber drivers are workers, not self-employed contractors. It agreed with the decision made by the Employment Appeal Tribunal
A stonework company has been fined for failing to comply with a Health & Safety Executive enforcement notice. A visiting Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspector had
A healthcare firm has been heavily fined after transporting a patient in an unsecured minibus. The court heard the “vulnerable” patient opened a door and
One mistake in most jobs may not have major repercussions. But one mistake behind the wheel can cause a professional driver to become disqualified from
As we draw a close to the calendar year, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has handed down an important judgment on
Retail environments are busy places with a lot of activity and foot traffic. This can easily lead to employees and customers alike being exposed to
Schools should be safe havens. After all, when a child doesn’t feel safe, they won’t learn. Moreover, safeguarding people from risk of harm is a
Hundreds of thousands of work-related injuries and instances of ill health are reported every year. The employers responsible can face unlimited fines and even prison
The #Metoo Movement has shown that incidences of sexual harassment do not just occur in the entertainment industry but in all types of workplaces. Sexual
