BLOG 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
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
Manufacturing essentials | Machine guarding Manufacturing activities are high risk. On average 19 workers are killed every year in manufacturing incidents. Annually, around 46,000 workers
Employers may wish to hire young workers in half-term and in the run-up to Christmas. You need to be aware, however, that special employment rules
The biggest danger employers face when drafting job adverts is falling foul of discrimination law. What can you say and what can’t you say? The
A survey of 100 women for BBC’s Radio 5 Live has revealed that 52% of female workers’ periods have impacted their ability to fulfil their
A recent survey by the Trades Union Congress found that more than half of women polled had been subjected to sexual harassment at work. The
Dame Judi Dench recently celebrated her 81st birthday by getting her first tattoo. She follows a long list of celebrities with body art – Samantha
The scope of an employer’s duty to remove barriers disabled employees face in the workplace has always been debatable. In a recent case, the Employment
Smoking in enclosed public and work places has been illegal since July 2007. Since then, there has been a rise in the number of people
