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Council sentenced after legionella death at care home

Council sentenced after legionella death at care home Reading Borough Council (RBC) has been fined following an investigation into the death of a pensioner who died from exposure to legionella,...

Saturday working and indirect religious discrimination

Saturday working and indirect religious discrimination Just before Christmas, Acas updated its guidance on religion and belief in the workplace. The updated guidance features some useful information on a wide...

Legal highs in the workplace

Legal highs in the workplace The issue of ‘legal highs’ is becoming increasingly prevalent as the number of users rises and the access to such is made easier. The side...

Appraisals

Appraisals It’s the norm to hear how companies hold annual ‘appraisals’ or ‘reviews’ however more often than not these meetings do not happen, usually for good reason, but it’s important...

Worker loses tips of two fingers in band saw

Worker loses tips of two fingers in band saw A fabrication company have been fined after a worker lost the tips of two fingers while working with a band saw....

Revamping the Workplace

Revamping the Workplace For many employees their time spent is more at the workplace as opposed to their home, thus it is important for staff to feel comfortable at work...