On 22 March 2014 the government announced it will increase the national minimum wage (NMW) to £6.

Each month, we bring you a round-up of the latest news from the HSE Mythbusters panel, who rule on cases where health and safety has been incorrectly cited as a reason for implementing a rule or procedure – or simply for poor customer service.

Congratulations to our CEO Paul Moors on smashing the £1,500 fundraising target required to get ‘bail’ in the ‘Lock Up Your Boss’ charity event, in aid of The Christie.

Almost all businesses store information electronically – it’s inescapable with so much online activity, from simple emails and customer databases to interactive websites.

Prosecutions under the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 (‘the Act’) have been on the rise since 2011.

Last Friday, Insurance Times reported that the FCA is investigating AccessBI – a specialist underwriting agency – and has frozen its client accounts until the completion of the investigation.

Are you still displaying an old health and safety poster? Employers that display the 1999 poster or provide the 1999 leaflet have until 5 April 2014 to display or provide the new 2009 poster or leaflet.

Employers face tougher penalties from health and safety failings than they did five years ago, according to a recent report by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Neglecting to comply with smoke-free legislation on your business’ premises is a criminal offence and could be fatal for both your business and its employees.

DID YOU KNOW? The Health and Safety Executive estimates that up to one-third of all road traffic accidents involve somebody who is driving for work.