Court rules disability must be established at the time of “discriminatory” acts
Mental health conditions can be debilitating, impacting all aspects of a person’s life, including their ability to work. For employers, dealing with the operational consequences
Health & Safety Mock Trial | How ‘minor’ hazards can result in major penalties
How do you ensure high health and safety standards are maintained in your workplace? Do you provide training, develop procedures and have clear lines of
Warehouse safety | 8 practical ways to reduce risk
Despite being dangerous places to work, warehouse businesses sometimes fail to manage risk properly. This is because they take a ‘general’ approach to warehouse safety.
EU workers after Brexit | What should employers do now?
Now that Britain has left the European Union, employers may be wondering what happens in regard to EU citizens under their employment. If they wish
How to manage employee burnout
BLOG Burnout is the result of becoming so completely overwhelmed by a job that facing day-to-day work feels unbearable, and achievement seems near impossible. Unlike
Blue tape | Has health and safety gone too far?
It’s often said that health and safety has gone to extremes, but is this really the case? Complaints about ‘excessive’ health and safety rules and
Managing employees | Are you approaching conflict wrong?
BLOG It’s an aspect of the job most would hope to avoid, but when you’re in charge of a team, managing conflict comes with the
Fake news? | 5 common health and safety myths busted
BLOG Ever heard that health and safety law bans sandals in the office? Or that Christmas lights are no longer allowed in the workplace? Well,
Government confirms statutory bereavement leave for parents from April 2020
From 6 April 2020, any parent who suffers a stillbirth or loses a child under the age of 18 will be entitled to two weeks’
SCHOOLS | 8 ways to keep your classrooms health and safety compliant
Children flourish in a safe and secure learning environment – and this starts in the classroom. Pupils and teachers spend most of their day in
Direct discrimination | What employers need to know
Blog Treating all members of staff fairly is essential in the modern business world. It ensures your organisation functions positively and productively, plus avoids any
Top 5 health and safety fines | December 2019
Health and safety might not be the most exciting part of running a business, but a lax attitude can have devastating effects. Serious health and