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Fair Work Agency: First conviction secured
The Fair work Agency has secured its first conviction utilising its enforcement powers. The defendant pleaded guilty to one count of acting as an unlicensed gangmaster under Section 12 of the Gangmasters (Licensing) Act 2004. The was established in...
The Fair work Agency has secured its first conviction utilising its enforcement powers. The defendant pleaded guilty to one count of acting as an unli...
Katie Carter6 August 2026
SOSR Dismissals: When is it Fair to Use Them?
In order to dismiss an employee lawfully, you need to be able to provide a fair reason for the dismissal. of the , states five potentially fair reaso...
Katie Carter31 July 2026
The Five Fair Reasons for Dismissal - A Guide
Dismissing staff from your company can be a challenging task and getting it wrong could result in a tribunal claim being raised against you. There are...
Katie Carter24 July 2026
What is the Care Inspectorate for Scotland?
Officially known as the Care Inspectorate Scotland, the Care Inspectorate is the independent regulator of social care and social work services in Scot...
Freddie Eyre2 July 2026
Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR17): A guide
The Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017 are in place to legislate occupational exposure to both electromagnetic radiation and particle radiation as we...
Chris Wagstaff25 June 2026
Employment Rights Act 2025: July 1st milestone on unfair dismissal protections
The 1st of July signifies an important milestone in the Employment Rights Act regarding unfair dismissal protection. Employers should already be compl...
Rachael Knappier25 June 2026
Working in Extreme Heat
Over the last few years, the UK has experienced a shift in what we’d call a “typical weather pattern”. Seasonal extreme heat is a growing concern that...
Chris Wagstaff25 June 2026
Forklift Safety: An employer’s guide to the L117 Approved Code of Practice
L117, also known as Rider-operated lift trucks: Operator training and safe use, Approved Code of Practice, is the HSE's main guidance on forklift truc...
Chris Wagstaff18 June 2026
What is the Care Inspectorate for Wales (CIW)?
The Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) registers and inspects registered care services in Wales for quality and safety of care. For professional advice ta...
Freddie Eyre4 June 2026
Engineered Stone: HSE launches campaign to control silica dust risk
The Health and Safety Executive have launched a campaign tackling occupational lung disease amongst workers where exposure to silica dust is prevalent as a result of working with engineered stone. As of May 11th 2026, dry cutting engineered stone is ...
The Health and Safety Executive have launched a campaign tackling occupational lung disease amongst workers where exposure to silica dust is prevalent...
Chris Wagstaff27 May 2026