Latest news

Updated 24/07/2023 As we move along the post-pandemic timeline, it is clear to employers that the landscape surrounding office working has changed. There is now an expectation amongst employees that requests for remote or hybrid working be accepted mainly due to the way in which so many businesses successfully implemented such arrangements with such little […]

Can CCTV Be Used as Evidence in a Disciplinary UK? Organisations might think that they can just use CCTV evidence in disciplinary investigations without further thought, provided it shows the employee doing something they shouldn’t, or not doing the work they should be doing. However, it’s more complicated than that. We would advise that before […]

Reasons for Redundancy Restructure There are multiple reasons why a company may decide to restructure, from advances in technology to changes in markets, however, at present, as the UK economy continues to show little growth and with high costs, companies across most sectors are struggling and therefore a current pressing need for undergoing a restructure, […]

Two Acts of Parliament were passed at the end of May which, when implemented, will allow for two new types of leave to which employees will have a statutory entitlement. (Meaning an employer is obliged by law to allow them). These will be: Neonatal Care Leave – a right for eligible employed parents whose new-born […]

As H&S Consultants, we often visit Motor Vehicle Repair (MVR) premises which have particular dangers that require employers to minimise the risks to health and safety. MVR premises use a wide range of work equipment that is invaluable to the business. In this article we will try and highlight effective guidance on how you can […]

Health and Safety is important in any workplace irrespective of industry type or sector, this of course includes keeping the workplace clean and as dust free as possible. Dust can be harmful to health mainly through inhalation but can also be dangerous in terms of fire and explosion risk. The risk normally occurs when a […]

In May the Government announced its intention to amend legislation in the UK now that Brexit has taken place.  They are proposing making changes to employment law in an attempt to drive growth and improve outcomes, as well as to reduce burdens on business.    Some of the headline proposes are as follows: Amending Holiday […]

Do you utilise CCTV recordings on your premises? Does this capture your employees or other members of the public? Installing CCTV, no matter the reason why, should not be done without prior thought around how you are going to ensure you comply with the UK-GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. Here are a few […]