Love contracts: the next American idea to reach our shores?
Romance in the workplace has always been a tricky subject for employers and their employees. On the one hand, employers might prefer that their staff maintain strictly professional relationships. But on…
The UK Modern Slavery Act – what are businesses doing to combat modern slavery?
UK report finds that almost 50% of FTSE 100 companies do not meet the minimum requirements set out by the Act The second annual report on large companies’ efforts to ensure there is no modern slavery in their supply chain reveals disappointing results. The report shows that only 57% of the FTSE 100 companies are […]
Top 5 employer mistakes that lead to tribunal
Not having that awkward chat early on can lead to big problems down the line – particularly when it comes to issues with someone’s performance or behaviour. If you haven’t made your expectations clear, it can damage a claim defence in an employment tribunal case, so don’t beat about the bush and always tackle issues sooner rather than later.
Working at height breaches still too common
A construction company has been fined for working at height violations, after a worker fell through a roof window opening, suffering broken ribs and a fractured hip. The Magistrates Court in Luton heard how the employee of the firm was carrying out work on a new build extension when his foot slipped and he fell through […]
Health & Safety Induction Failures Cause Concern
Many businesses taking chances with their Training: Health Safety Courses provision is inadequate Research conducted by 3Gem* on behalf of Health & Safety Consultants Citation revealed some worrying statistics about the state of Health & Safety Training in the workplace. Our Health Safety Courses delivered through eLearning could help… 10% of employees don’t feel safe […]
Online Sexual Harassment: HR and the use of Technology at Work
Employer Responsibility for Online Sexual Harassment The recent Financial Times investigation into the men-only Presidents Club dinner has become the latest in a string of sexual harassment scandals. Another FT investigation found that technology is fuelling harassment. So can HR do more to control the use of technology at work? In an interview with HR Magazine Employment Solicitor, Orla Bingham […]
GDPR Myth #3: You can’t send marketing emails anymore
Do the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) mean you can’t send any more marketing emails? JD Wetherspoons, the UK’s largest pub chain, hit the industry headlines last year when it decided to delete its entire marketing list. GDPR has injected a sense of impending doom into email marketers worried that carefully cultivated lists will need […]
VinciWorks Bid to Improve Governance Standards in Business by Launching CPD Accredited Training Pack
VinciWorks has successfully achieved certification for their Business Protection pack of 16 eLearning Courses from The CPD Accreditation Service. With Sexual Harassment, Modern Slavery, and Data Security in the news on an almost daily basis, training employees to understand these issues is a challenge that many organisations are struggling to meet. From MP’s in the […]
New guide to the gig economy warns businesses of compliance risks
VinciWorks has published an e-book warning businesses about the dangers of the gig economy. Compliance Risks and the Gig Economy takes businesses through the potential legal minefield of using gig economy apps for business purposes. From renting a room through Airbnb, buying a service on UpWork or hailing a ride on Uber, when a business […]
GDPR Myth #2: GDPR requires you to delete all of a person’s data if they ask
What is meant by “The Right to be Forgotten” under GDPR? The right to be forgotten is one of the key innovations of GDPR, but it’s not exactly a new right, nor is it absolute. It developed in European law in the aftermath of an important court case known as the Google vs Spain ruling. […]
