10
Oct 2017
The Claimant was employed by a supermarket chain to deliver their produce from warehouses to individual stores. When he arrived at one store what should have happened is that a scissor lift should have been used to off-load the merchandise contained in a dolly, and it would then be lowered to ground level for distribution. …
03
Oct 2017
A study has claimed that up to 8,000 patients are dying every year because of bed-blocking on NHS wards. The research was based on delayed discharges – patients who are deemed medically fit to be discharged but cannot leave hospital. This results in there being not enough beds for those who need surgery, leading to…
03
Oct 2017
Professor Ted Baker, the new chief inspector of hospitals in England, said that the NHS had not adapted sufficiently to deal with the population growth, saying “The model of care we have got is still the model we had in the 1960s and 70s.” Professor Baker, who recently succeeded Sir Mike Richards in his role,…
02
Oct 2017
The statistics for tribunals for the period April to June 2017 have been published by the Ministry of Justice. Compared to the same quarter last year, during this quarter the number of single claims increased by 2%, however cases closed decreased by 6% which meant that the case load of the tribunal increased by 11%.…
02
Oct 2017
Significant retail chain Poundland has faced scrutiny for hiring unpaid jobseekers under a DWP work experience programme. The chain has faced scrutiny after it was revealed that they took on jobseekers on an unpaid basis for up to two months under a scheme providing work experience. The Guardian reported that those looking for work were…
02
Oct 2017
ACAS has recently published guidance aimed at employers on how they can support members of staff who are parents with sick or premature babies. The guidance recommends as follows: Employers should ensure that staff members are made aware of their statutory entitlements, for example shared parental leave and paternity leave. Employers should handle communications with…
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