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30th July 2026
Last month, the Presidents of the Employment Tribunals for England and Wales and Scotland issued new guidance on interim relief applications. The guidance comes in response to a significant increase in both the number and complexity of these applications, placing additional pressure on an already stretched Employment Tribunal system. While the guidance does not change […]
27th July 2026
The leader of a gang which helped over 70 delegates cheat their way through various Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) qualifications has been jailed for 2 years and 8 months. This comes after delegates were found to be concealing Bluetooth headphones beneath those ‘over-ear’ sets provided by training companies. Scam The gang would charge fees […]
16th July 2026
A Liverpool fencing contractor has been fined following a serious incident in which an employee suffered an electric shock and multiple burn injuries after striking a live underground cable on a Manchester construction site. What Happened on Site On 21 May 2024, Paul Taylor, an employee of City Fencing Contractors Limited, was installing security fencing […]
14th July 2026
Summer events at work are brilliant for team building, sunshine, food, music, and a chance for everyone to unwind. But behind the fun sits a very real set of health and safety risks that employers must manage. A well-planned event feels effortless; a poorly planned one can lead to accidents, illness, or even legal consequences. […]
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 […]