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Can an Employee Refuse Training? Here’s What You Need to Know

Can an Employee Refuse Training? Here’s What You Need to Know

As is the case with many issues in employment law, whether or not an employee can legitimately refuse training if it’s offered depends on their particular circumstances and general context. While there is no specific legislation covering this aspect of employee relations, there are governmental acts and statutes that could influence your decision, such as […]

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Managing Health and Safety in the Construction Industry

Managing Health and Safety in the Construction Industry

In April 2015, the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM) came into force. These regulations apply to all construction projects regardless of their size. Under CDM regs a Construction Phase Plan must be produced to manage health and safety throughout the whole of the project. This document should include key information to managing the hazards […]

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A Guide to Restrictive Covenants

A Guide to Restrictive Covenants

Here at Wirehouse we get many questions regarding restrictive covenants and the desire for employers to restrict what an employee can do once their employment has been terminated. The starting point for employers is to understand that any contractual term which restricts a former employees activities would be unlawful as a restraint of trade and […]

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Dismissing an Employee With Under 24 Months’ Service: What You Need to Know

Dismissing an Employee With Under 24 Months’ Service: What You Need to Know

If your business has recently employed an individual who is performing below expectations, what are your options? Can you dismiss them without following the typical disciplinary process? Are there risks associated with doing so? Here, we examine the legal implications of dismissing an employee within 24 months of joining the business. Dismissing an Employee | […]

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Wirehouse Referral Programme | Terms & Conditions

Wirehouse Referral Programme | Terms & Conditions

Taking part in our Referral Programme is easy and could earn you up to £400 of vouchers, read our terms and conditions set out below: 1. The Wirehouse referral programme is open to existing, previous and non-Wirehouse clients. 2. You must complete the Wirehouse online referral form for your referral to be valid. 3. Referrals […]

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Site Inspections | New HSE Initiative for Waste & Recycling Sector

Site Inspections | New HSE Initiative for Waste & Recycling Sector

The HSE have recently announced that they will be visiting waste and recycling organisations throughout the country. The recycling and waste industry has one of the highest rates of workplace injuries and the HSE are proactively targeting their recycling sector site inspections to look at how health and safety can be improved to ensure the […]

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Christmas Decorations in the Workplace – Key Safety Tips

Christmas Decorations in the Workplace – Key Safety Tips

With that time of year almost upon us, the Safety Team at Wirehouse have put together some key tips about workplace Christmas decorations and keeping safe. By following simple safety precautions you can ensure that your employees enjoy the festive period and your business is protected from unwanted hazards. Putting up Workplace Christmas Decorations | […]

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HR Advice For Employers – Top 5 Free Resources

HR Advice For Employers – Top 5 Free Resources

There are countless online resources offering employers HR advice , but not all are as useful as they could be. In order to get the most from these resources, we’ve compiled a list of the top 5 resources for free HR advice when you just need a little guidance or assistance that you can rely […]

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