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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
14 August 2019
The holiday season is in full flow. Whilst many are enjoying a Summer break, recent research shows that not all workers are receiving their holiday entitlement as they should. UK workers are entitled ... read more
16 July 2019
With the holiday season now upon us, it is timely to consider two recent decisions in the seemingly endless stream of holiday pay cases that we have witnessed in recent years. Must holiday pay include... read more
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...
Mechanical Fitter
Mechanical Fitter Based in Hexham, Northumberland, our client is looking to recruit mechanical fitters to join their busy engineering team as the company goes from strength to strength. There are currently opportunities...
Warehouse Assistant
Warehouse Assistant Our client are a leading company who supply a variety of niche items to clients based both nationally and internationally. Due to exceptional business demand, they are looking to strengthen...
FLT Driver
FLT Driver Due to exceptional business growth, our client are currently looking for candidates with Counterbalance FLT and Warehouse experience, we would also welcome candidates with Reach FLT experience. Our client offers...
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...
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...
Employment Law Update
Employment Law Update 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 find this summary useful and if you...
Beware Umbrellas lurking in your Agency Worker supply chain
Beware Umbrellas lurking in your Agency Worker supply chain I don’t trust umbrellas; they’re shady. Why do people carry umbrellas when it rains? Because umbrellas can’t walk. One umbrella turns to another and says “You look really ill mate”. the other replies, “Yeah, I’ve been feeling a little under...