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29th June 2026
Over recent years, the legislation surrounding sexual harassment in the workplace has been significantly strengthened to provide greater protection for employees. In the UK, sexual harassment in the workplace is primarily governed by the Equality Act 2010. However, in 2024, these protections were further strengthened by the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act […]
24th June 2026
On 14 February 2024, a routine road‑milling job in Basingstoke turned into a life‑altering tragedy. A 32‑year‑old worker operating a road milling machine became entangled in the rotating drum, an incident that resulted in an emergency amputation at the scene and long‑term physical and psychological trauma. This case, recently concluded in court, highlights a critical […]
17th June 2026
The Health and Safety Executive’s Fee for Intervention (FFI) scheme is one of the most significant mechanisms driving accountability and compliance across UK workplaces. Yet many duty holders and competent persons still misunderstand when fees apply, how costs are calculated, and what constitutes a material breach. This blog breaks down the essentials so organisations can […]
3rd June 2026
A Manchester-based mechanical and engineering construction company has been fined following a serious incident in which a joiner fell through an unsecured skylight opening while working on a domestic property in Altrincham. What happened? The worker had been subcontracted by JLM Solutions Limited to construct the timber frame for a new roof. On 22 November […]
28th May 2026
As highlighted in our Employment Law Update earlier this year, a significant development under the Employment Rights Act 2025 has now taken effect. From 7th April 2026, the new Fair Work Agency (FWA) has officially been established. It brings together three previously separate enforcement bodies into one central organisation: The Employment Agency Standards Inspectorate The […]
26th May 2026
Introduction Working in excessive heat is not only uncomfortable but can be dangerous, and in extreme cases, fatal. Hot work, either outdoors or indoors, can lead to an increase in accidents and injuries, and with temperatures across the UK forecast to reach record levels in parts of the UK, we consider the effects this may […]
13th May 2026
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has announced a major package of measures aimed at protecting workers from the dangers of engineered stone dust, including silicosis, a deadly but preventable lung disease caused by breathing in respirable crystalline silica (RCS). As part of the initiative, HSE inspectors will carry out more than 1,000 inspections of […]
6th May 2026
With remote and hybrid working now firmly embedded across the UK workforce, employers must ensure they are meeting their health and safety responsibilities, no matter where their teams are based. Recent data shows that over a third of workers in Great Britain now work either remotely or in hybrid arrangements. Despite this shift, many organisations […]
30th April 2026
It is widely accepted that an individual’s contract of employment commences on the employee’s first day of work. In practice, offers of employment are usually made by a letter or an email setting out the key terms of the job role and stating that the offer is subject to conditions such as references or right […]