Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Top 10 Questions and Answers 17th / Dec / 24 Understanding your duties as an employer under The Display Screen Equipment Regulations isn’t always straightforward. find out more
Adhering to the Worker Protection Act at work Christmas parties 02nd / Dec / 24 There is an increased risk of harassment during work Christmas parties and employers have a duty of care. find out more
Employee wins unfair dismissal claim, after being dismissed for insulting a customer 21st / Oct / 24 Employee was dismissed after she insulted a customer by accidently repliying to their email, instead of forwarding it to a colleague. find out more
The Employment Rights Bill: “the biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation” 14th / Oct / 24 The Employment Rights Bill was announced on 10th October 2024, with over 28 changes to employment legislation. find out more
Worker Protection Act goes live 26th October 2024 08th / Oct / 24 New employer duties will involve taking ‘reasonable steps’ to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. find out more
Promoting a Safety-First Culture in the Workplace 12th / Aug / 24 A robust safety culture not only protects workers from harm but also enhances productivity, morale, and overall job satisfaction. find out more
Mother wins £90,000 for sex discrimination 08th / Aug / 24 Prospective employer asked how old her children are. find out more
Repeatedly calling an employee the wrong name can be deemed as race harassment 17th / Jun / 24 A British Indian bathroom salesman was awarded £9,329.23 for injury to feelings, as a result of race harassment find out more
Failure to follow occupational health advice results in £160k settlement payment 13th / Jun / 24 £160k Settlement payment after Telefonia (O2) fails to apply occupational health recommendations find out more
England Euros 2024 - Considerations for line managers 13th / Jun / 24 Amongst the Euros excitement, there may also be some challenges for line managers, particularly for future games scheduled earlier in the day. find out more
Does an employee have to make a written formal request for parental leave, before they can claim unfair dismissal? 26th / Apr / 24 In the case of Hilton Foods Solutions Ltd v Wright, the employee mentioned informally to colleagues the need to take parental leave. find out more
World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2024 25th / Apr / 24 This year the theme is ‘The impacts of climate change on occupational safety and health’. find out more