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The madness and mayhem of ‘Black Friday’ is set to hit the high street again and businesses and staff are preparing for the chaos.
The American tradition which sees retailers slash prices created scenes of bedlam last year as shoppers literally fought to grab a bargain.Police were called to deal with disorder and shop workers we…
Companies that breach safety laws will be hit with hefty fines following the introduction of new sentencing guidelines.
The financial penalties for employers convicted for health and safety, food safety and food hygiene offences will be significantly increased.Offences covered by the guidelines are varied and could in…
New Scheme hoped to tackle discrimination against job seekers
A government-backed scheme aims to tackle workplace discrimination by using ‘name blind’ applications.The initiative will mean the applicant’s name is not revealed when they apply for a job.It is hop…
More needs to be done to ensure apprentices get treated fairly
Rogue bosses are exploiting young apprentices by getting them to act as skivvies and make the tea.It is said that thousands of young trainees who sign up for the apprenticeship schemes are spending t…
Are expectant mothers getting a raw deal from employers?
Expecting a baby is a time for celebration and it’s natural for parents to hope that family, friends and colleagues will share their joyful anticipation. One of the feelings a mother-to-be definitely…
Workers are risking their health by turning up for work while ill
Employees are putting themselves at risk of mental health problems because they are turning up for work while they are sick.A recent survey shows one in three employers reported an increase in ‘prese…
Working parents and maternity rights
Celebrating the birth of a new arrival should be a time of great joy, but it can also trigger uncertainty in the workplace.Employers have been known to life extremely difficult for working mothers, w…
Tipping the scales of justice to tackle obesity in the workplace
A court ruling that a casino can fire its waitresses if they gain more than 7lbs has put the issue of weight in the workplace back in the headlines.The US court ruled Borgata casino’s personal appear…
More work needed to help employees understand their terms and conditions.
The majority of workers are oblivious of the terms and conditions contained in their employment contract.More than 90 per cent of employees quizzed for a survey admitted they had not read the documen…
Fear prevents workers from blowing the whistle to stop wrongdoing in the workplace
Apprehensive employees would rather turn a blind eye or remain tight-lipped instead of exposing serious wrongdoing in the workplace.The fear of repercussions means workers believe it is better to kee…
Rising number of employees on zero-hours contracts
The number of people being employed on controversial zero-hours contracts is on the increase.Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show businesses used 1.5 million zero-hours contract…
Fit for Work scheme up and running to tackle sickness absence
A government-backed initiative to get employees back to work after illness or injury should be fully operational before the end of the year.The new Fit for Work service provides occupational health a…
