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Will the Retained EU Law Bill create big changes in UK employment law?
The Retained EU Law (Reform and Revocation) Bill, also known as the Brexit Freedoms Bill, is intended to enable the Government to amend, repeal and...
Published 20 Oct 2022
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Fire safety in the workplace
Everyone knows what fire is. It burns down buildings, takes lives, and can put companies out of business. But beyond the basics of fire are...
Published 12 Oct 2022
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Brexit Freedoms Bill introduced - what will change?
The government has announced that all retained EU laws will be sunset on 31 December 2023, enabling the UK to tailor-make its regulations. In this...
Published 22 Sept 2022
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Proposed changes to UK data protection and digital information laws
One of the final acts of the Boris Johnson Government before the Parliamentary summer recess was to publish the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill....
Published 24 Aug 2022
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The benefits of a culture of inclusion
Evidence tells us that a diverse, inclusive workplace is better for business. As well as health benefits, it can increase your bottom line, too. But...
Published 19 Aug 2022
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Dismissal for medical capability – the cost of not getting the process right
When considering the process of dismissal, employers need to remember that it is a series of steps, and that even though the dismissal might be...
Published 16 Aug 2022
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New guidance released on fire safety in construction
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published the third edition of 'Fire safety in construction', which includes an added focus on eliminating or reducing...
Published 10 Aug 2022
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BSI publishes competence requirements for newly regulated roles
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has published three new standards, setting out competence requirements for safety management within the built environment. These include competence frameworks...
Published 10 Aug 2022
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New Building Safety Regulator – what you need to know
The Building Safety Act 2022 is 264 pages long and several of its provisions will not come into force for quite a while, but there...
Published 3 Aug 2022
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Asbestos - the effects of exposure over time
Asbestos exposure is responsible for approximately 2,500 deaths every year in the UK from Mesothelioma. In this briefing, Lorna Webster, partner at Hodge Jones &...
Published 29 Mar 2022
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Back pain - the impact of homeworking
This year’s Back Care Awareness Week (4-8 October) focuses on working from home. This briefing looks at problems caused by the incorrect use of display...
Published 29 Sept 2021
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IOSH sees ‘Secret Seven Go Missing’ from King’s Speech
The first King’s Speech in 70 years was delivered on 7 November in Parliament. Those hoping to hear a planned legislative agenda that would deliver...
Published 14 Nov 2023
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Top tips to help reduce stress in the workplace
Stress is a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances. It can place immense demands on workers’ physical...
Published 20 Apr 2022
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What do the HSE’s statistics tell us about our approach to health and safety?
Each year, statistics relating to accidents, incidents, fatalities and occupational diseases are published. Organisations want to see how they have fared, or not. So do...
Published 27 Nov 2023
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What does Meta’s £1.2bn fine mean for UK businesses?
In May 2023, Meta, the company that owns Facebook, was fined £1.2 billon by Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC) for mishandling people’s data when transferring...
Published 13 Jun 2023
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