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Working safely in vehicles during COVID-19: government guidance
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport have issued new guidance on working safely during...
Published 11 May 2020
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European court issues ‘worker’ status clarification in Yodel Tribunal case
The European Court of Justice (CJEU) has provided clarification around how ‘worker’ status is defined under EU law, but has stopped short of making an...
Published 6 May 2020
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COVID-19 crisis: cyber security advice for building owners and facilities managers
The Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) and the Internet of Things Security Foundation (IoTSF) have produced guidance on managing potential security risks associated with building management systems...
Published 6 May 2020
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Law Commission recommends increased powers for Employment Tribunals
Recommendations to improve how employment law disputes are decided have been published by the Law Commission....
Published 6 May 2020
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Disabled bank worker wins record £4.7million discrimination payout
A bank worker who was tormented by colleagues because of her disabilities has won a record discrimination payout of £4.7million....
Published 6 May 2020
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COVID-19: Changing the way we learn forever?
Pre-Coronavirus, we were already seeing a movement away from traditional instructor-led (‘classroom’) training towards digital learning, but now it seems the COVID-19 pandemic is making...
Published 6 May 2020
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BPA lobbies for business rates relief for car parks during COVID-19
The British Parking Association (BPA) is actively lobbying the government on behalf of its members to provide clarity on the issue of business rates relief....
Published 5 May 2020
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Returning to work from lockdown – preparing your workplace and workforce
Over the next few weeks, as certain restrictions are lifted and some people start to return to work, building managers will be putting in place...
Published 30 Apr 2020
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No one should return to work without “tough new measures” on safety, says TUC
The TUC is calling on government to introduce tough new measures to ensure that, before lockdown restrictions are eased, all employers assess the risks of their staff returning...
Published 30 Apr 2020
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68% of workers do not feel safe in their workplace
Nearly a quarter of remote workers would quit before returning to a risky worksite....
Published 19 Jan 2021
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Anxiety is on the increase, but mental health support is lacking
Sixty-eight percent of employees have felt anxious and apprehensive about returning to work, while 35% report their mental health is worse now compared to before...
Published 23 Sept 2020
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Workplace first aid kits: what should be in them?
The contents of your workplace first aid kit should be guided by your first aid needs assessment. This should take into account the level of...
Published 16 Jan 2019
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Walking from bed to desk is commuting, German court rules
A German worker who had an accident while walking from his bed to his computer when he was working from home was officially commuting, a...
Published 2 Mar 2022
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Asbestos in schools: an inspector calls
The HSE will be carrying out a programme of inspections of primary and secondary schools in England, Scotland and Wales from October 2023 onwards to...
Published 25 Sept 2023
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‘Ethical veganism’ now a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010
A judge in a UK Employment Tribunal has ruled that being vegan, for ethical reasons, amounts to a ‘philosophical belief’ and is therefore protected by...
Published 8 Jan 2020
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