Hidden in the details of the chancellors autumn statement is a serious blow for construction workers using umbrella companies with a sharp reduction in take home pay.As stated in the…
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A Castleford scaffolder has been prosecuted after a worker fell to his death from a roof because there was no side protection. Walter Booth (trading as WB Roofing) was carrying…
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The chancellor Mr Osborne, addressing the Commons announced that from April 2017 businesses will contribute 0.5% of their total wage bill towards paying for on-the-job training but only for those…
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Housebuilders have been buoyed by the budget with the Chancellor George Osborne with an extra £4 billion for new homes with house builders looking to meet the ever growing demand…
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Michael Turner, 49, of Earls Colne, Colchester, appeared at Inner London Crown Court after pleading guilty to gross negligent manslaughter after one of his employees, and friend of 15 years,…
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Free online toolkit to improve inclusiveness in the workplace A free online ‘toolkit’ equipping construction industry employers with ways to promote inclusivity in the workplace has been launched. Funded by…
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The construction industry has launched new guidance to encourage better management of occupational health risks. HSE is urging the industry to put an end to the hundreds of construction workers…
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Laing O’Rourke changes subbies payment terms and causes havoc as many suppliers and subcontractors have received no payment and none were informed of the change many of which were on weekly…
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A building company firm has been fined for safety failings after an employee suffered permanent injury to his eye from lack of correct protection. Luton Magistrates’ Court heard how on…
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Base Build Services Limited has been prosecuted after a worker was injured by a boom type mobile elevated working platform (MEWP) when it fell from the forks of a tele-handler…
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