Member Briefings

Is your Asbestos Management complying with the Legislation
The HSE are currently placing a strong focus on how asbestos is managed during their inspections. As a result, organisations must ensure they are fully compliant with the Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2012, Regulation 4, which outlines the duty to manage asbestos in non-domestic premises. Under Regulation

Graduate Apprentice of the Year Award 2026
Submit your application for Graduate Apprentice of the Year Awards 2026 We are delighted to announce that applications are now open for our Graduate Apprentice of the Year Award. This incredible opportunity for our industry’s apprentices will recognise the enthusiasm, innovation and imagination of up-and-coming engineers and manufacturers. Is there

Modern Apprentice of the Year Award 2026
Submit your application for Modern Apprentice of the Year Awards 2026 We are delighted to announce that applications are now open for our Modern Apprentice of the Year Award. This incredible opportunity for our industry’s apprentices will recognise the enthusiasm, innovation and imagination of up-and-coming engineers and manufacturers. Is there

November’s Breakfast Briefing – Employment Rights Bill Consultations
Catch up with November’s Breakfast Briefing – Employment Rights Bill Consultations In this session, our solicitor Amie Trainor, delivered an update on the progress of the Employment Rights Bill. The session looked at the recently opened government consultation on a number of issues within the ERB, a key piece of

Four Employment Consultations That Could Reshape the Workplace – Your Voice Matters
Have your say The UK Government has launched four major consultations under the Employment Rights Bill, and they’re set to close between December 2025 and January 2026. These proposals could bring significant changes to how engineering businesses operate, especially in HR, compliance, and employee relations. For Scottish Engineering members, this is a critical

Legal update – Dark Nights and Mental Health
What Employers Should Know as Clocks Go Back As the clocks go back and the UK transitions into darker evenings, employers must consider not only physical safety but also the mental wellbeing of their workforce. The shift in daylight hours can have a profound impact on mood, energy levels,
