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The Building Safety Regulator: a new era for building safety
The HSE's recent announcement of the appointment of a new Chief Inspector of Buildings continues the shift toward a new era for building safety. ...
Published 26 May 2021
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PEOPLE AND CULTURE
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Collective bargaining case “one of the most significant in employment law”
On 18 May the Supreme Court began hearing an appeal about collective bargaining, which could have a major impact on employment law and HR policies...
Published 26 May 2021
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The return to work: employers’ key concerns
As we approach the final stage of the UK government roadmap, many employers are considering what this means for offices and the long-awaited ‘return to...
Published 26 May 2021
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Data Sharing Code of Practice laid before Parliament
The government has laid a code of practice on data sharing before Parliament, which aims to assist organisations in legally sharing data. ...
Published 26 May 2021
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Physical right to work checks delayed
Following pressure from business groups, the return to physical right to work checks has been delayed until 21 June. ...
Published 19 May 2021
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Has COVID-19 transformed workplace parking?
Over a quarter of businesses are actively in the process of reducing the size of their employee car parks. ...
Published 19 May 2021
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Race: an uncomfortable workplace conversation?
A fear of causing offence, using the wrong language, and being uncomfortable are barriers that need to be breached if workplaces are to combat racial...
Published 19 May 2021
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COVID-19 spot checks and inspections continue
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) continues to work with local authorities to carry out spot checks and inspections on local businesses. ...
Published 19 May 2021
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Queen's Speech proposals fail to reform Apprenticeship Levy
Plans revealed in the Queen’s Speech to create an adult education and training system are "fatally flawed" as there is no decision to reform the...
Published 19 May 2021
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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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PEOPLE AND CULTURE
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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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