UNISON’s Health Group and Health and Safety Team surveyed all UK based UNISON NHS health and safety representatives to seek their view on COVID-19 preparedness in workplaces. We also asked questions about other health and safety issues affecting them. The…
Crisis events like natural disasters, war or the COVID-19 pandemic have a serious impact on people’s lives and on organisations. The personal safety and wellbeing of employees will be paramount, but employers will also need to support and manage their…
WORKING during the winter months can be tough, even more so if you work outside. If you’re among those struggling, you might be wondering what your employment rights are and what your boss has to legally provide for you in…
Historically, the United Kingdom has lagged behind the likes of Dubai, South Florida, New York, Hong Kong SAR and Singapore in the branded residences space, as us Brits have tended to prefer traditional house living. However, this is gradually changing,…
As an employer, you have responsibilities for your staff. This includes ensuring their wellbeing and their health and safety. In this article, we’ll look at common law, your duty of care towards your employees, and how your business can put…
A massive data breach is affecting nearly 7,000 current and former employees of Sony, the Japanese multinational conglomerate that makes the PlayStation console. According to a document unveiled by Bleeding Computer, Sony has informed its workers that had their data…
The alleged Sony data breach just got messier. On Monday, relatively new hacking group Ransomed.vc made the lofty claim that it had successfully compromised “all” of the company’s systems, as reported by Cybersecurity Connect. Now a second threat actor has…
An innovative community share scheme to help North Lincolnshire schools install solar panels free of charge has been extended so local people can get involved. As well as helping schools go green and cut energy costs, investors could receive a…
Businesses that spy on staff without telling them are facing fines in future, the UK’s information watchdog has warned. Frustration with people working from home and not returning to the office, especially among banks and IT firms has seen firms…
Employers who spy on staff have been threatened with fines by the privacy watchdog amid a rise in home working. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has said it will “take action” against companies that conduct “excessive” monitoring of workers following…