Probation Periods and Unfair Dismissal Reform: Why Employers Need to Act Now
Probationary periods have long been a familiar part of the employment process. For many employers, they have acted as the workplace equivalent of a test drive, giving managers time to assess a new employee’s performance, reliability, conduct and overall fit within the team. Probation periods and unfair dismissal reform are coming following the Employment Rights […]
New HSE Guidance on Engineered Stone: What Businesses Need to Know
The Health and Safety Executive has issued new guidance for businesses working with engineered stone, following serious concerns about the health risks linked to silica dust exposure. The guidance has been prompted by the deaths of two young workers from silicosis in recent years, highlighting the severe and potentially life-changing consequences of failing to properly […]