Author: Susannah Peck

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Zero Hour Contracts in the Food Industry

07.08.2014
By Susannah Peck

A recent Channel 4 documentary has brought to light some of the shocking work practices that exist within the food...

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Tips for Employers for Holiday and Annual Leave Requests

06.08.2014
By Susannah Peck

Managing annual leave over the summer months can be one of the biggest headaches facing employers; whilst it’s understood that...

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Top Tips for Safeguarding Adults

28.07.2014
By Susannah Peck

Safeguarding is a growing issue in the care sector, with the health and welfare of staff, patients and visitors integral...

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Occupational ill health and disease – don’t let it be a burden

23.07.2014
By Susannah Peck

For many employees occupational ill health or disease can be life altering, but for some it can mean premature life...

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Increased penalties for hiring illegal workers

22.07.2014
By Susannah Peck

The government has introduced tougher sanctions for business employing illegal workers, including the doubling of fines. Under the new rules...

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Proposals to curb ‘vaping’ in Wales

22.07.2014
By Susannah Peck

The Welsh government has launched a consultation on proposals to address a number of public health issues in Wales, including...

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Time off for prospective fathers to attend ante-natal appointments

21.07.2014
By Susannah Peck

Except for Northern Ireland, from 1 October 2014, prospective fathers of children who are expected to be born on or...

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Holiday Pay & Working Time Regulations

21.07.2014
By Susannah Peck

Employers who currently base holiday pay on basic pay are generally complying with the UK legislation (primarily the Working Time...

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Top Tips for Conducting Staff Appraisals

16.07.2014
By Susannah Peck

Staff appraisals are key not in just improving performance and efficient, but also staff engagement and motivation. An effective appraisal...

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Right to Flexible Working Extended to All

01.07.2014
By Susannah Peck

The government has now extended the right to request flexible working to all employees who have 26 or more weeks’...

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