Separating pedestrians and vehicles, both those in operation on a construction site and traffic diverted due to a work zone, is not just good practice, it’s a legal requirement. Creating an entirely separate route, one which represents pedestrian’s natural direction or “desire line”, will keep them away from vehicles while encouraging them not to stray
If you own or operate a listed building, you may have encountered a few extra challenges when it comes to arranging adequate cover. Our property insurance advisers offer their expert eye on determining what you need from your listed building insurance, and how to react to the added challenges… What does it mean if my
Nobody hopes for a business catastrophe, but the best entrepreneurs will plan for one with an incident response team. Whether it’s flooding after a natural disaster which damages stock and premises, or a server outage which prevents online orders, “unforeseen circumstances” can wreak a wide scope of havoc on your business. How long could your business survive if your
Materials, tools, bits and pieces left in pockets – all of these have the potential to cause a fatal accident if dropped, pulled or nudged from a great enough height. – protect your company with employers’ liability insurance. Here are a couple of scenarios in which every day and job-specific articles can cause some serious
We’re used to our miniature card-readers and well-versed in keychain dongles which generate a unique passcode before we can log in to our online accounts. But these once-newfangled features are rather old hat when it comes to banking security. What’s next? From dynamic PIN numbers to iris scanners, there’s a whole new cohort of game-changing
Carillion, formerly the second-largest construction company in the United Kingdom, went into compulsory liquidation on 15 January. Unfortunately, this type of situation is not uncommon, as the number of companies that entered insolvency in 2017 rose by 4.2% to 17,243, according to the Insolvency Service. Regardless of the size of the organisation, insolvency has significant
With 2018 well underway, stay abreast of upcoming important employment law developments to ensure that your organisation remains compliant: 1 April – Increases to National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW): Both the NMW and the NLW are set to increase once again. You can review the new rates here. 4 April –
A few inches of powdery snow might send the nation into a frenzy, but business owners will testify that the prospect of a day off work can have a serious impact on profits. However, a little bit of preparation can be key to avoiding disruption – and business interruption. Employee Attendance Bad weather often throws
Rules are made to be broken, right? That’s certainly implied by 1 in 7 renters, who admit to “bending” the rules of their tenancy agreement. According to recent research, 15% of renters have broken a rule outlined in their contract. Failing to pay rent on time, smoking inside and keeping a pet came top of
As a residential landlord, you tread a fine line between actively maintaining your property while leaving tenants to live in peace. What is a landlord’s right of entry? Tenants are likely to regard the property as their home. Under “the covenant for quiet enjoyment”, UK law entitles tenants to enjoy the property without interference from
