NEWS
Taking medication in the workplace
The number of depression and anxiety cases has significantly risen in the past few years, as more employees are taking medication to combat…
Are you in need of a work at height rescue plan?
A worker suffered serious injuries when he fell on the platform below after slipping from a scaffold access ladder. Fire crews attended promptly…
HR update: what’s new
CEO Pay Gap Since the 1st January 2019, it is now a mandatory requirement that companies with over 250 staff are required to issue…
Annual Leave Entitlements
Entitlements Employers have a legal obligation to provide all staff (full time, part time and casual workers) with paid holiday during the working…
Mental Health First Aid England launches best-practice guidance
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England has launched best-practice guidance for employers on how to implement MHFA in the workplace. This follows the…
Spectra outlines vision for training
Spectra, the Cheshire-based safety, human resource and compliance consultancy business has outlined its vision for training which includes the opportunity for many new…
Childcare Vouchers To Tax -Free Childcare (TFC) – The Important Questions Answered
Childcare Vouchers To Tax -Free Childcare (TFC) – The Important Questions Answered Since 4 October 2018 no employees can start to receive tax-exempt…
Ripped off by a Health and Safety Consultant
Safety first Many firms hire experts to conduct an assessment and provide recommendations. This can be costly but worth it for peace of…
Pregnant Employees – Avoiding the Risks
Avoiding risks Once you’ve been notified in writing that an employee is pregnant, you’re obliged to take any measures that are reasonable to…
HSE to increase inspections on farms
Farmers in England and Wales are being told they must pay closer attention to how they manage workplace risk or face serious penalties….
