In just two years the #MeToo movement has generated headlines worldwide, as women globally have revealed their experiences of sexual harassment and sexual assault at the hands of high-profile figures, politicians and celebrities. Reputations have been damaged irretrievably, as situations have been revealed. As the #MeToo website says, “we want perpetrators to be held accountable.” What underpins #MeToo is a […]
Author: Tom Wood | Date: 29/01/2020
Author: Tom Wood | Date: 21/01/2020
Running a transport fleet involves a plethora of things to think about each day, from route-planning to the legal requirement to perform daily vehicle checks, but one thing that should not slip your mind relates to your employees’ medical conditions and mental health. Through what is known as vicarious liability, an employer is “liable for acts or omissions of their […]
Author: Tom Wood | Date: 15/01/2020
Is your business ready for winter? Have you considered the consequences of flooding, should a river or lake burst its banks, or heavy rain cause a rise in groundwater? Have you visualised a pipe burst? In short, have you plumbed all the leaks in your business continuity planning? 2.4m properties are at risk of river or coastal flooding and a […]
Author: Tom Wood | Date: 07/01/2020
A lesser-known responsibility of businesses commissioning construction or refurbishment work at their premises, has begun to catch out those unaware of their health and safety duties, with 2018’s prosecution figures carrying warnings worth noting. The Construction (Design & Management) Regulations (CDM Regulations) came into force on April 6, 2015 but are under the radar of many businesses. In the past […]