Posts by Russell Corlett

What happens if one of my former employees breaches their Restrictive Covenant?

In the present economic climate businesses face many risks; customer default, product defect, supplier problem, and even disruption caused by strikes ... Read More

26 May 2015 By Russell Corlett - Health and Safety Director

Think an employee is faking a sickness? Don't tolerate it

Whenever I speak to employers they seem frustrated when employees call in sick, suspicions begin to arise that reasons stated may not be genuine. Whil... Read More

26 May 2015 By Russell Corlett - Health and Safety Director

Bribery Act rules and how these impact both the employer and employee

The introduction of the Bribery Act in 2010 created a liability on companies where their employees have engaged in bribery, even if they have no prior... Read More

30 April 2015 By Russell Corlett - Health and Safety Director

Does an employer have to pay increased wages to take into account unsociable hours?

Unsocial hours payments are the increased hourly pay rates for workers who take hours or shifts at times judged as unsocial. This can include night sh... Read More

30 April 2015 By Russell Corlett - Health and Safety Director

Garden Leave

When an employee leaves a company, usually they'll work their notice period. However, if they choose not to, you may send them on garden leave. As a... Read More

16 April 2015 By Russell Corlett - Health and Safety Director

Obtain first aid training in mental health

Obtain first aid training in mental health - what does this mean exactly, well start by looking at delegating someone who may have a good understandin... Read More

25 March 2015 By Russell Corlett - Health and Safety Director

What HR documentation is required for new starters?

Businesses have differing processes that they apply to new starters and this can have an effect on what documentation is given, however, there are cer... Read More

23 February 2015 By Russell Corlett - Health and Safety Director

How to manage expenses claims and handle falsification

How to manage expenses claims and handle falsification The most efficient way to manage expenses claims is to have a comprehensive expenses policy pu... Read More

09 February 2015 By Russell Corlett - Health and Safety Director

The Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015

New health and safety regulations covering the construction industry have just been published. They will be coming into force on 6th April. The Constr... Read More

04 February 2015 By Russell Corlett - Health and Safety Director

Social media policy

Social media has quickly become a part of many businesses. Organisations in every industry now have social accounts on a number of platforms. However... Read More

02 February 2015 By Russell Corlett - Health and Safety Director

Shared Parental Leave - In What Ways Can Leave Be Taken?

Taking Shared Parental Leave means that employees who qualify to take it can decide for themselves how to split the leave between them, albeit with so... Read More

23 January 2015 By Russell Corlett - Health and Safety Director

The importance of paying minimum wage

Following recent news stories of companies, including large organisations such as H&M and Welcome Break, breaching the National Minimum Wage Regul... Read More

23 January 2015 By Russell Corlett - Health and Safety Director

Russell Corlett - Health and Safety Director

Recent Blog Posts By Russell Corlett - Health and Safety Director

What happens if one of my former employees breaches their Restrictive Covenant?

Think an employee is faking a sickness? Don't tolerate it

Bribery Act rules and how these impact both the employer and employee

Does an employer have to pay increased wages to take into account unsociable hours?

Garden Leave

Obtain first aid training in mental health

What HR documentation is required for new starters?

How to manage expenses claims and handle falsification

The Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015

Social media policy

Shared Parental Leave - In What Ways Can Leave Be Taken?

The importance of paying minimum wage

Suggested Resources

Latest Guides

Dealing with disgruntled ex-employees

Welding risk assessment

Employer relocation

Building better businesses

Recent Blogs

Popular Downloads

Employee wellbeing policy

Supporting staff through menopause

Menopause Policy

Manual Handling Risk Assessment Template

Russell Corlett - Health and Safety Director

Recent Blog Posts By Russell Corlett - Health and Safety Director

What happens if one of my former employees breaches their Restrictive Covenant?

Think an employee is faking a sickness? Don't tolerate it

Bribery Act rules and how these impact both the employer and employee

Does an employer have to pay increased wages to take into account unsociable hours?

Garden Leave

Obtain first aid training in mental health

What HR documentation is required for new starters?

How to manage expenses claims and handle falsification

The Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015

Social media policy

Shared Parental Leave - In What Ways Can Leave Be Taken?

The importance of paying minimum wage

Suggested Resources

Latest Guides

Dealing with disgruntled ex-employees

Welding risk assessment

Employer relocation

Building better businesses

Recent Blogs

Ask Kate: my employee’s been using AI to do their work. Help!

Should you hire someone who’s unfriendly in the interview?

The bank holiday rush: how to manage last minute leave requests

SMEs owed £68k on average by suppliers

Popular Downloads

Employee wellbeing policy

Supporting staff through menopause

Menopause Policy

Manual Handling Risk Assessment Template

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