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10 June 2020
Report on Jobs The June KPMG and REC monthly report on jobs has just been published and, as you might expect, the effects of the COVID-19 measures have continued to have a significant adverse impact o... read more
27 May 2020
This month Paul McGowan, Principal Solicitor at Collingwood Legal, provides his thoughts on the key issues which employers will face when managing a return to the workplace amidst the Coronavirus cris... read more
15 April 2020
The various initiatives launched in an attempt to minimise the economic impact of the coronavirus have been coming thick and fast. Here are links to some of the latest government Information and Guida... read more
Whilst most of us are focussing on managing the immediate challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic we should not completely overlook the need to also comply with new employment law legislation as... read more
9 March 2020
Now that the UK has officially left the European Union, what are your (slightly belated) Brexit New Year Resolutions? Here are our five key steps to Brexit-proof your business: 1. Don’t panic! There w... read more
11 February 2020
Join us at our Employment Law Update on Thursday 5th March 2020. The event will start at 8.30 a.m. (arrivals from 8.00 a.m.) and will be held at the Holiday Inn, Emerson, Washington, NE37 1LB; proceed... read more
18 December 2019
We recently spotted a court ruling relating to long term sickness and holiday entitlement that might give you some food for thought. The ruling (which was made by The Court of Justice of the European ... read more
5 November 2019
Former BBC presenter Christa Ackroyd has lost her appeal against a ruling that she was an employee, not a freelance contractor, when she worked for the BBC via a personal service company. The IR35 rul... read more
16 October 2019
It is that time of the year when we take time out to consider recent and upcoming employment legislation together with the implications of recent Employment Tribunal (ET) decisions. We hope that you f... read more
29 September 2019
The Tribunal held at a preliminary hearing in Conisbee v Crossley Farms Ltd and others that vegetarianism was not a belief qualifying for protection under the Equality Act 2010. In this case, Mr Conis... read more
Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician (Electrical bias)
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Coded Welder
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Welder/Fabricators
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Production Operative
Production Operative Due to an extremely busy order book, our client who have a strong global presence are looking to bolster their production and manufacturing staff. Working on a continental shift pattern,...
Production Operative Due to an extremely busy order book, our client who have a strong global presence within the food industry are looking for production operatives to join them on a temp...
General Operator
General Operator General Operative £11.11 per hour plus Overtime Full time Temp to Perm Opportunities Due to an extremely busy order book, Kelburn Recruitment are currently recruiting General Operatives for one of...
RTW Penalties – Home Office ups the ante
RTW Penalties – Home Office ups the ante The crack down on illegal working in the UK continues apace into 2024. Regionally we are seeing an increase in activity in the North East generally and disturbing reports of several offences being uncovered in the Yorkshire area in particular....
Manufacturing Industry’s Expectations for 2024
Manufacturing Industry’s Expectations for 2024 As we approach the end of the year we’ve been trawling the internet for industry thoughts on the next 12 months and beyond. Here is what we’ve found. The manufacturing industry has been transformed by technology, and the trend is...
Achieving Sustainability in Manufacturing
Achieving Sustainability in Manufacturing Sustainable manufacturing is the process of creating products that have minimal negative impact on the environment, society, and economy. In recent years, sustainable manufacturing has gained more attention as individuals and organizations are becoming increasingly aware of the need to...
The Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Manufacturing: Benefits and Challenges
The Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Manufacturing: Benefits and Challenges AI is transforming the manufacturing industry by optimizing efficiency, improving quality control, and reducing costs. However, the widespread adoption of AI also comes with significant challenges that manufacturers must address to reap the benefits fully. At its core, AI is...
Current Challenges in Manufacturing: Addressing Staff Shortages and Skill Gaps
Current Challenges in Manufacturing: Addressing Staff Shortages and Skill Gaps As the manufacturing sector continues to grow, businesses are facing a number of challenges that threaten their ability to remain competitive. Among the most pressing issues are staff shortages and skill gaps, which result in unskilled labor and a lack...
Minimum wage rates are increasing.
Minimum wage rates are increasing. The National Living Wage (NLW) is the minimum pay rate an employer can offer workers aged 23 and over and is set to increase by 9.7% on 1 st April 2023. This will be the largest single increase since the...