As 220,000 jobs were lost between April and June and another 80,000 jobs were lost between May and July, the Government has been pressured to put further measures in places to better protect UK workers. In response to this, in July, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced the Government’s £2bn Kickstart Scheme which will subsidise six-month work
Whether you’re an SME or a global conglomerate, by law you are responsible for your workers’ health and safety and are required to display the employers’ liability certificate for your insurance policy. If an employee tripped over a stray cable in the office and hurt their back or a construction worker employed by your company
When you need more manpower but don’t have the office space to accommodate extra staff members, hiring remote workers could be the way to go. Completing their work from home or another location, they could be short-term freelancers or hired on a permanent basis. But many business owners are still unconvinced by the idea of
There are two main reasons why you should take out employers’ liability insurance: firstly, to avoid your business being wiped out by a substantial claim for compensation by an employee being injured or killed at work. Secondly, you’re almost certainly obliged by law to take out a policy. Businesses without at least £5m of cover
There are two main reasons why you should take out employers’ liability insurance: firstly, to avoid your business being wiped out by a substantial claim for compensation by an employee being injured or killed at work. Secondly, you’re almost certainly obliged by law to take out a policy. Businesses without at least £5m of cover
When we need an answer to a burning question, it’s common for many of us turn to Google. But when it comes to employment law, the public has been asking the search engine some worrying questions about exactly what powers bosses do and don’t have over their employees. Here are some of the questions, and
‘Tis the season of the office Christmas party, a chance for employees to let their hair down, have a drink and get merry. But a party atmosphere, uninhibited staff members and too many complimentary white wines can sometimes have a less-than-desired effect. The NHS says that more than 80,000 people require hospital treatment every year
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has developed the world’s first international standard for occupational health and safety management, with input from over 70 countries. Aiming to address the global need to improve the health and safety of workers, ISO 45001 encourages employers to view occupational health and safety as an investment, rather than a regulatory
With 2018 well underway, stay abreast of upcoming important employment law developments to ensure that your organisation remains compliant: 1 April – Increases to National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW): Both the NMW and the NLW are set to increase once again. You can review the new rates here. 4 April –
