Entertainment company fined £16,000 after worker falls to death
An entertainment company has been fined £16,000 after a worker fell through the roof of a temporary stage and died. Russell Bowry, 52, was working as a self-employed rigger for ELP Broadcast and Events Ltd’s Cardington Hangar Studios in Bedfordshire when he fell from a height in 2018. He was part of…
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Judge to conduct cider ‘taste test’ amid Aldi copycat row
A judge is due to carry-out a ‘blind taste test’ between two rival ciders as it determines the outcome of a ‘knock-off’ trademark dispute. Her Honour, Judge Melissa Clarke, will decided whether there is a similarity between Thatchers cloudy lemon cider and Aldi’s Taurus brand. Thatcher’s is reportedly suing Aldi for infringement and pass…
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Workers can sue for stress without formal diagnosis, judge rules
Employees who suffer from work-related stress can sue their employers for disability discrimination, even if they have not been diagnosed with a mental illness, an employment judge has suggested. The ruling came after an NHS worker, who is in the process of suing her employer for discrimination, was found to be disabled at an…
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UK Disability History Month 2023: 5 ways to create an inclusive workplace
Disability History Month is here to tackle discrimination and reduce the stigma that people with disabilities face every day. By reflecting on the past, and raising awareness of the discrimination that people with long-term impairment face, positive changes can be made. UK Disability History Month (UKDHM) is based on a social model and human…
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Almost 2 million workers suffered from ‘work-related’ illness this year, figures reveal
Almost two million workers in Great Britain reported suffering from work-related ill health over the past year. The statistics, revealed by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) also showed that almost half of the cases were down to stress, depression or anxiety. The figures show that from 2022 to 2023 1.8million workers reported that…
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Minimum wage to rise in ‘highest ever’ increase from next year
The government has announced that the national minimum wage will rise next year in its highest-ever increase. As part of the changes, more people than ever will receive the National Living wage – which is currently only available to those over the age of 23. At present, the National Living wage in the UK…
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4-day working week – is it a good idea?
Burnout is becoming a widespread problem across almost every industry – but some organisations are making moves to tackle this. The theory is that giving workers an extra day off, could promote wellbeing in the workplace and boost productivity. According to statistics, burnout has become an ‘occupational phenomenon’ with one in five workers in…
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Black Friday 2023: List of scams to be aware of and how to report them
Black Friday is upon us, and that means shoppers flock to splash the cash to bag that one-day-only deal. However, some discounts are not all as they seem – and with thousands of shoppers preferring to shop online, it is the perfect opportunity for scammers to make some money. Black Friday encourages…
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8 complaints against Options UK Personal Pensions Ltd upheld in just 1 week
In the space of 1 week, the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) upheld 8 complaints against Options UK Personal Pensions Limited. The complaints It seems that many of the complains result back to the same reason. Customers of Options UK have complained that Options shouldn’t have accepted their applications to transfer there benefit pension into…
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