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Sacks of rubble thrown from building window

Sacks of rubble thrown from building window A Coalville construction firm working in Leicester has been sentenced after workers were spotted throwing sacks of rubble out of a fifth floor...

How long should you wait for a fit note?

How long should you wait for a fit note? When an employee is unfit for work and the period is expected to be longer than the self-certification period (seven calendar...

Injury to teenage worker leads to fine

Injury to teenage worker leads to fine A Nottinghamshire pet food company has been fined £18,000 after an 18-year-old worker was seriously injured when a forklift truck he was driving...

Illegal Working – Are you covered?

Illegal Working - Are you covered? In recent months there has been significant focus on the employment of illegal workers in the UK, and employers, who bear the burden of...