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All workplaces have a shared number of health and safety hazards that appear across industries and environments. The main issue many employers face is that identifying these common risks to health and safety can sometimes be tricky, especially if they’re not glaringly obvious. This can mean, as a result they may get overlooked because of the less obvious nature of the hazard. Contact a Croner Health and Safety advisor for expert advice on identifying hazards and how to conduc

Employment law experts Croner explain why your business needs a well documented disciplinary process.

To help you adapt to these changes the Floristry Trade Club have teamed up with Key Partner Croner to offer a free webinar, open to everyone.

The Working Time Regulations 1998 is the leading piece of legislation that determines your employees’ working hours. It dictates many of the rules and regulations concerning periods of work and is a vital piece of legislation to understand. Failure to comply with these regulations can seriously harm your reputation and lead to costly  employment tribunals. For detailed information on UK Working Time Regulations and to ensure your business is fully compliant with the latest l

According to the RIDDOR statistics between 2023 and 2024, workers suffering from work related stress, anxiety and depression numbered almost 0.8million, with approximately 300,000 new cases. One method businesses can employ to help combat these numbers is to invest in Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA), trained individuals to offer guidance and support to employees. Director of Health and Safety at Croner, Chris Wagstaff comments: “Oftentimes employers look at mental health as

Colleagues who are pregnant have both employment law and health and safety protections afforded to them under UK law. As an employer you are duty bound to support pregnant colleagues ensuring both their employee rights are addressed and that their health and safety is assured. Failing to protect the health and safety or denying the rights of a pregnant worker or a new mother is grounds not only for a hefty financial penalty or employment tribunal but can also be grounds for a

Tackling stress, anxiety and depression can be a difficult task especially as a business owner whilst overseeing the daily running of a company. Still, the issue remains vitally important all year round, at all levels of employment. Failure to address work-related stress in your organisation can result in a breach of your responsibilities to ensure employee well-being, leading to a costly legal claim. Employer’s responsibilities regarding stress

Sickness absences are a costly expense for employers both in lost employee hours and in statutory sick payments. As an employer it’s understandable that you want to keep all your staff working, however sickness absences are unfortunately unavoidable as people get sick, especially at certain times of the year when things like colds and flu are rife. As an employer you should have a clear and efficient process for managing sickness and absence amongst your workforce, this can h

Part of the Employment Rights Bill, neonatal care leave and pay came into force on April 6th (2025). Under The Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023, parents will receive a maximum of 12 weeks leave and pay when their baby undergoes neonatal care. This is in addition to existing parental leave entitlements (maternity, paternity shared parental leave etc). Employers will need to ensure that their documentation, contracts and policies are up to date or risk facing a costly leg

As the Christmas Holidays become a distant memory and 2025 gets into gear, the business world is getting set for some big changes, especially in employment law. But what of Health and Safety? So without further ado, here are Croner’s predictions for what employers should keep tabs on regarding Health and Safety in the UK throughout the year. For more advice and guidance on how to keep your business compliant with the latest Health and Safety legislation, contact Croner’s advi

As part of the Employment Rights Bill, the government is planning to make changes to Bereavement Leave, unpaid Parental Leave and Paternity Leave. In this article we are going to explain what the intended changes are. If you need immediate support, get in touch with one of our experts on 0844 561 8133 and quote your membership number. What is the existing policy on bereavement leave?

Some stress at work is unavoidable. But, if it gets too much, it can have a massive impact on wellbeing,

On the announcement of the Employment Rights Bill, the government stated they were planning to make changes to unfair dismissal and introduce day one rights for employees. This has left a lot of employers asking what this change means for them, and how it will affect their existing procedures and policies. If you want immediate support or advice while dismissing an employee, get in contact with one of our experts on 0844 561 8133 and quote your membership number. What’s the e