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The statistics are shocking. The Health and Safety Executive reports that 1.4 million people in the UK are currently suffering from a work-related illness or injury. 555,000 injuries occur every single year at work. A staggering 144 people were killed at work in the year 2017/18. It is critical for employers to actively assess and […]

It is a common misconception that when an employee goes off sick during their notice period they will only receive Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) for the entire duration of the notice period. Here we will look at different staff absence scenarios where this is not the case. Statutory Minimum Notice Periods Before we discuss the […]

A recent tragic case highlights the importance of carrying out COSHH risk assessments before workers use any products. By law, your supplier must give you an up to date safety data sheet for a substance that is ‘dangerous for supply’. If a substance is hazardous, employers should research to find out if safer alternatives are […]

When it comes to annual leave, bank holiday entitlement can cause quite a lot of confusion, particularly when you include part time workers, enhanced rates for the bank holidays and workers with irregular hours. We take a look at some of the most common questions we get asked, and provide practical advice for businesses. Q1: […]

In order to ensure that conflict in the workplace is resolved efficiently and with minimal disruption, it’s necessary to put comprehensive procedures in place. One such procedure should cover the way in which an employee grievance is lodged and handled. Here, we take a look at everything you need to know to ensure grievances are […]

New figures have confirmed that disability discrimination claims rose 37% in 2018 from the previous year, and this trend is expected to continue. We review two recent cases which highlight the ongoing intricacies and complexities of disability discrimination claims. Woods v Durham County Council This interesting and unusual case highlighted that a person with an […]

A common question that we find when providing advice on disciplinary procedures, is why organisations have to undertake so many processes to achieve the end result? The simple answer is that there is a legal obligation and expectation on businesses to ensure that they are following a fair procedure, and for the most part that […]

Tension within the workplace is natural and some conflict is bound to occur. Though some managers may confuse dispute prevention with conflict management, there’s a great deal more to the process of conflict resolution in the workplace than simply stifling conflict at source. Instead, managers need to develop mechanisms that allow for differences to be […]