Is it possible to be 100% safe?
Is it possible to be 100% safe? This is a question that has really got people thinking!
10 year old dies after accident in Topshop
It has been confirmed that a child died after a piece of furniture fell on him in a Topshop store yesterday, this happened at the Oracle Shopping Centre in Reading.
Is it worth the risk? Health and Safety is no joke
If someone asked you whether you’d prefer to pay a fine of £1 million, or, simply don’t break Health and Safety legislation – what would you pick? I know which one I’d rather.
Diabetes as a Disability
Disability is defined quite strictly in employment law. You are disabled if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial, adverse, long-term effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. It’s a neat checklist – in theory, anyway.
Worker or self-employed tribunal
Pinpointing employment status is often easier said than done.
THSP Charity Skydive – Help for Heroes
We are very pleased to say that we are doing a Charity Skydive on Saturday 11th March 2017 to raise money for a fantastic charity, Help for Heroes.
Spotlight on Dress Codes
The Government should address the problem of discriminatory dress codes. That’s according to a report by the Petitions Committee and the Women and Equalities Committee.
The wheelchair versus the buggy
The wheelchair versus the buggy, the outcome could require employers to be more proactive in their handling of reasonable adjustments.
Dismissal For Gross Negligence
Mr Adesokan had worked for Sainsbury’s for 26 years before he was dismissed for gross misconduct.
Expired Warnings Taken into Account
There is a reason why the warnings given to employees expire after a set period of time. It’s to wipe the slate clean. But, as this case shows, expired warnings aren’t always irrelevant to future disciplinary decisions.