An employee has sometimes asked if they can “pop out quickly” to run a personal errand. At quiet times you don’t mind. But now they’re just leaving the premises without permission. Why must you stop
them doing this?
Published 23.02.2010
Somebody has complained that one of the staff toilets has been left in an appalling state on a number of occasions. This is certainly an unpleasant situation, but how should you deal with it?
Published 09.09.2016
According to the HSE, more than a quarter of all road traffic incidents involve somebody who is driving for work. In these situations how can you be sure your insurer will have all the relevant
details?
Published 03.07.2017
You’re looking at various initiatives to boost employee retention and one of these is to organise quarterly activity days, such as paint-balling. What safety issues should you consider to ensure that
things go smoothly?
Published 19.04.2007
Recently, a visitor to your premises threatened an employee. You’ve decided to introduce a formal violence-at-work policy and want to know what it should cover. What are the most important legal
issues to include?
Published 08.09.2005
You’ve discovered that several workers have been flouting health and safety rules. Their manager says that he’s “had a quiet word and it won’t happen again”. Would it be wise to leave it at that, or
should you commence disciplinary action?
Published 10.08.2010
Some employees developed the habit of bringing their kids to work for the odd day over the school holidays. You’re beginning to get concerned about your position with your insurer if one of them has
an accident. How should you play it?
Published 17.05.2007
One of your employees has said that they are being bullied by a colleague but they don’t want you to carry out a formal investigation. Should you respect their wishes or could that land you in hot
water later on?
Published 23.05.2016
An employee has asked if they can bring their child into work for a few days during the school holidays - they’re struggling with childcare and promise that “the little one won’t be any trouble”.
Should you say “yes” to help them out?
Published 28.06.2016
An employee has a medical condition which requires him to inject medication. Must your first aiders be specifically trained to help and are you required to make any reasonable adjustments?
Published 06.10.2016