Here we offer a practical guide to the Equality Act 2010, including the nine protected characteristics, key legislation merged into this law, and a compliance checklist for businesses. The Equality Act 2010 is the main piece of equality and anti-discrimination legislation in Great Britain. It protects people from unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation in work, … Read more
Here we look at the SMCR compliance responsibilities of companies following the new Senior Managers Certification Regime legislation governed by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), who it affects, and law firms and consultancies who provide training and advice. Introduced in March 2016, SMCR (Senior Managers Certification Regime) is a law designed to regulate the conduct … Read more
Here we look at the UK Bribery Act 2010 and how the law affects businesses and employees.
Each year, UK companies are sued for millions of pounds due to staff errors. This post covers some of the most common essential compliance training for employers, depending on your industry.
This post details the Food Safety Act 1990 with advice for both employers and professionals. Anyone involved in the food industry, including manufacturing, logistics, preparation and catering, needs to understand and work to this UK legislation in order to stay legally compliant. What is the Food Safety Act 1990? The Food Safety Act is … Read more
Keeping pupils safe from harm and abuse at school is a responsibility that everyone working in the education sector bears. When you come into contact with children, you play a role in their safeguarding. Schools don’t just have a moral duty to create a safe learning environment, but have legal responsibilities to take the necessary … Read more