Redundancy Consultation
Did a failure to consult with the workforce, in relation to redundancy proposals at a formative stage, render a later dismissal unfair?Yes, held...
National Minimum Wage Increase
Yesterday the Government announced that it has accepted the Low Pay Commission’s recommendations on minimum wage rates to apply from 1 April 2024....
What will changes to the UK flexible working regime mean for employers?
Changes to the UK’s statutory regime for flexible working have been in discussion for several years, but reforms are now coming. Improving flexibility for...
Case Study – Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Surprise Visit
Businesses across Great Britain are subject to surprise inspections by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Site inspections are carried out, checking that...
HSE inspection campaign highlights dangers from metalworking fluids
Businesses are being warned to make sure their staff are safe when working with metalworking fluids or coolants. It’s a highly technical, specialist field...
Safety Focused Newsletter
This edition of the Safety Focused newsletter provides employees with guidance on minimising amputation hazards and ensuring respiratory protection. Click the link to read...
HSE Prosecution Case Study
Click on the video to see how a company was fined £1 million for an unsafe work equipment violation. At Crownford we can help...
HSE Cornerstones – September 2023
This edition of HSE Safety Cornerstones features an article about managing workplace stress. Contact us on 0871 22 616 22 to see how we...
Company and director fined by Health & Safety Executive for putting workers at risk
A West Midlands engineering company and its managing director have been fined for failing to protect their workers from welding fume. HSE inspectors found...
Company fined £3m following HSE investigations
A waste management firm has been fined a total of £3 million following the deaths of two workers in separate incidents. The Health...