Six ways to keep your staff healthy abroad

There’s no doubt that your staff work hard and deserve a well-earned holiday. But have you thought about how a simple health complaint or a more serious problem could ruin…

Why you should worry about your employees’ childcare costs

According to research by the Family and Childcare Trust, British parents now pay an eye-watering £6,000 every year on average for a part-time nursery place. That’s more than double what…

For the perfect event, make sure it’s protected

There’s nothing like a great event for people to enjoy, whether it’s a local fete, a swish wedding or an impressive conference! Everyone in attendance has little to no idea…

Tradesmen, liability cover and dealing with complaints

If you’re a gardener, builder, plumber or hairdresser, you come into contact with members of the public every day, either you work out on the street, or in your customer’s…

Solar Panel Risks

Over the last two years, more than 500,000 households in the UK have had solar panels installed[1] and the benefits but also the solar panel risks have increased. This figure…

The 2017 Minimum Income Standard

By now most UK employers will be fully conversant with the requirements of both the National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW). Both of these measures are imposed by legislation, and…

Antiques, trends and protecting your heirlooms

If you own any antiques or collectibles, or happen to be sitting on some family heirlooms, you’ll be pleased to know there’s been a real boom in the collectors’ market…

Legal update: Victory for workers as tribunal fees are scrapped

On Wednesday 26th July, Unison reported that they had won a landmark victory against the government. A victory which decided employment tribunal fees will be scrapped. Since July 2013, an…

Your guide to employers liability insurance: who, what, when, where and why.

Who is employers’ liability insurance for and do I need to get it? It is there to protect you and the business and the short answer is yes you do…

Safety incentive programmes in the workplace

As safety procedures are becoming paramount in the workplace, implementing a safety incentive programme can be an effective way to achieve higher safety standards. An incentive programme recognises workers for…