Soaring unemployment in the aftermath of COVID-19, on top of an existing backlog, has seen the highest level of employment tribunal claims in ten years. A person bringing an employment…
A significant ruling has recently been published in the case of Asda workers claiming equal pay rights. The Supreme Court ruling The Supreme Court have deemed that the (predominantly female) retail workers…
According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), “Anyone engaging contractors has health and safety responsibilities, both for the contractors and anyone else that could be affected by their activities.”…
The Government’s coronavirus (COVID-19) workplace testing scheme will be widened in the coming weeks, and so eligible employers must register their interest by 12 April. Why you should test your…
This interesting case shows how a seemingly basic task could have ended in fatal consequences due to the employer not correctly risk assessing the work being undertaken and also the…
It is reported that depression, which is just one form of mental ill health, is the second leading cause of disability worldwide. The Office for National Statistics reported that in 2018/19, stress,…
At least half of employers in the UK intend to recruit staff within the next three months, which is the first sign of any positive employment prospects in a year. It comes…
Bullying and harassment in the workplace continues to be a topic which employers can always learn from as part of a continuous aim to protect their employees from harm and…
On the 3rd March 2021, the Chancellor announced an extension of the coronavirus job retention scheme (furlough) until September 2021. The length of the extension may come as a surprise, especially as the…