employment / health & safety

As a major UK employer, Food Manufacturers face an increasingly complex array of employment legislation which usually requires specialist advice. Typical issues facing the sector include: Trade Union recognition, flexible working, annualised hours and data protection.

Occupational health & safety continues to be an area that cannot be ignored by any business. Our health & safety specialists provide immediate assistance, including:

• advising at board level on individual and corporate liability and the impact of the Turnbull report on risk management;

• advice regarding accidents at work;

• acting on issues arising from the service of enforcement notices;

• representation in proceedings brought by HSE audit; and

• a review programme regarding existing policies and procedures.

Contact: Caroline Jones