Is obesity a disability? 15.09.2014 In a Danish Labour Court case, a child-minder who weighed 25 stone and had a body mass index of 54... Read the article
Fees for Intervention to Stay 08.09.2014 The HSE has confirmed that the Fee for Intervention scheme has been effective, and should remain in place. In a... Read the article
Gardeners face Health & Safety issues 29.08.2014 The residents of Rialto Gardens in Salford have been ordered to remove decorative flower pots from the pathway of their... Read the article
Discrimination against Tattooed Employees 27.08.2014 An interesting article published in the BBC news magazine this week, looks at the ongoing issue of anti tattoo discrimination... Read the article
Tips for Employers for Holiday and Annual Leave Requests 06.08.2014 Managing annual leave over the summer months can be one of the biggest headaches facing employers; whilst it’s understood that... Read the article
Top Tips for Safeguarding Adults 28.07.2014 Safeguarding is a growing issue in the care sector, with the health and welfare of staff, patients and visitors integral... Read the article
Occupational ill health and disease – don’t let it be a burden 23.07.2014 For many employees occupational ill health or disease can be life altering, but for some it can mean premature life... Read the article
Increased penalties for hiring illegal workers 22.07.2014 The government has introduced tougher sanctions for business employing illegal workers, including the doubling of fines. Under the new rules... Read the article
Proposals to curb ‘vaping’ in Wales 22.07.2014 The Welsh government has launched a consultation on proposals to address a number of public health issues in Wales, including... Read the article