Determining whether a contractor is bona-fide or labour-only can be tricky for many firms working in the construction industry. With employer’s liability being a legal requirement for contractors utilising the services of labour-only contractors it is crucial that business owners know the difference. Below we have provided a simple explanation of the key points of Continue Reading…
You have a range of legal responsibilities as a residential landlord. Keeping rental properties safe and free of hazards is one of your responsibilities, as is ensuring that all supplied gas and electrical equipment is properly installed and maintained, adhering to fire safety regulations, providing an Energy Performance Certificate, and safeguarding tenants’ deposits. Landlords in Continue Reading…
Across industry lines, slips and trips repeatedly reign as the most common cause of workplace injury. In fact, slips and trips contribute to nearly 40 percent of total employee injuries in the UK each year. Employers like you could suffer from lost productivity, lowered staff morale and hefty HSE prosecution costs following a slip and Continue Reading…
The COVID-19 pandemic has made mental health a big topic recently. Many people have suffered from burnout, despair, anxiety, and substance addiction in the last two years. According to the Office for National Statistics, one in every five persons suffered from depression in early 2021. This figure is more than double what was seen before Continue Reading…
We all know the NHS has been stretched to its limits over the last 18 months which has had a significant impact on NHS wait times and access to treatment. Nobody wants to think about themselves or their nearest & dearest receiving bad news but in reality, this happens – would you want to put Continue Reading…
Embarrassment, outcome fears and anxiety are found to be the most common reasons for putting off a cancer screening, and according to Bupa – one in ten delay their cancer screenings. A survey conducted among 2,000 UK adults in July on behalf of Bupa Health Clinics has found that one in 10 people are delaying Continue Reading…
As claims for eyecare drop during lockdown, increased screen time is blamed for deteriorating eye health among employees, employers are warned of a duty of care towards employee eyesight. Health Shield Friendly Society has warned employers of their duty of care towards their employee’s eyesight as new research indicates that prolonged screen time is causing Continue Reading…
Some things never stay the same. But, thankfully, one thing is reliably constant. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the UK’s most popular new car colour is grey for the 4th consecutive year. It accounted for 24.8% of all new cars registered last year. That was up from a market share Continue Reading…
A freedom of information request was filed to 400 councils in the UK. It revealed “Location Discrimination” with drivers in the South of England paying close to 30% more to charge their electric vehicles than those in the North of England and Wales. There are 21 councils across England and Wales (which includes Leeds, Bridgend Continue Reading…
Image source: www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leeds-60025205 In recent weeks taxi and private hire drivers have organised a series of protests across towns and cities in the north of England. The demonstrations reveal a high level of unrest and disgruntlement within the industry caused by a variety of issues. They include licensing rules, safety concerns and the impact of Continue Reading…
