RIDDOR (The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013) is the law that requires employers – and others in charge of work premises – to report and keep records of certain incidents at work. For Covid-19 cases, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has clarified that, in certain circumstances, employers must report new cases of Covid-19.
What happens when we go back to work after the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown? We answer question currently being asked by employers and employees alike.
This guide provides comprehensive answers to the principal questions employers are likely to have, enabling you to decide whether furloughing staff is the right option for your business, and how to best safeguard the wellbeing of your employees.
If you haven’t already started a dialogue with your staff on the EU Settlement Scheme, then the following information will also be useful to help you do that too.
Apprenticeships are work-based training programmes. They are open to everyone aged 16 or above. Employers wishing to hire apprentices should be aware that their management of the apprenticeship must meet certain conditions.
Knowing the rights of employees is essential for employers when devising appropriate flu-related policies — particularly with regard to the provision of flu jabs in the workplace.
It is vital that employers are familiar with the specific litigation surrounding reducing remuneration, prior to initiating any form of discussion surrounding pay cuts. This the best possible means of avoiding successful claims being brought against the company by disgruntled employees.
The need to communicate flexibly often results in companies embracing some of the latest social and instant messaging tools, however, employers need to be mindful of how these tools are used in the workplace. Increasingly businesses are faced with allegations of breaches of confidentiality and data protection, as well as bullying and harassment claims.
Our guide to employee handbooks provides practical considerations on how to craft and communicate your company policies and operating procedures.
One of the most common problems we encounter working with our clients is when an employee acts dishonestly, including when they fraudulently take money from the company for their own personal use. This blog looks at the importance of a conducting a thorough investigation.
Loch Associates Group wins Best Business 1-25 employees in the Times of Tunbridge Wells Business Awards 2019.
Pam Loch looks at the risks associated with cutting the salary of an employee and the steps to take to protect your business.
