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Mental health first aid law proposed in parliament
A new Bill requiring employers to offer mental health first aid training has been presented to parliament. ...
Published 2 Feb 2023
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Disabled job seekers are still at a disadvantage
Twenty-three per cent of disabled job seekers feel that mentioning their disability in the job-hunting process would put them at a disadvantage....
Published 2 Feb 2023
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Government cracks down on ‘fire and rehire’ practices
The government is taking "strong action" against unscrupulous employers that use the controversial practice of ‘fire and rehire’, it has announced. ...
Published 2 Feb 2023
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Call for new law requiring removal of all asbestos
The TUC is calling for new legislation requiring removal of all asbestos from public buildings, rather than the current policy of “managing” it. ...
Published 25 Jan 2023
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New guidance published on working with trade unions
The CIPD has released a new guide on working with trade unions, which provides practical advice for building productive working relationships with unions. ...
Published 25 Jan 2023
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One third of employers don’t record the impact of sickness absence on business
Although 85% of employers record the sickness absence of their staff, only 63% measure the impact that employees’ sick leave has on their business, according...
Published 25 Jan 2023
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Government rejects proposals to reform menopause law
The government response to the Women and Equalities Committee report on menopause and the workplace is a “missed opportunity to protect vast numbers of talented...
Published 25 Jan 2023
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Burnout at work: what’s causing it?
Burnout at work has reached an all-time high, especially among younger professionals, according to new research. ...
Published 25 Jan 2023
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Fire safety: new duties for responsible persons come into force
From 23 January 2023, responsible persons will be required to comply with additional responsibilities introduced under the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022. ...
Published 23 Jan 2023
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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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