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Unbearably cold office? Your legal duties explained
Winter is truly upon us and as temperatures drop, some employees are spending their days in uncomfortably cold workplaces. For employers, this is a vital issue that needs to be addressed. While heating can be costly, the price of not meeting your legal duties when it comes to workplace temperature could be higher.
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PEOPLE AND CULTURE
NEWS
MoJ didn’t discriminate against 55-year-old job candidate
A woman turned down for a job as a judge’s clerk has lost her age discrimination claim against the Ministry of Justice....
Published 1 Sept 2021
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PEOPLE AND CULTURE
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Metropolitan Police considers gender-neutral uniforms
Britain’s biggest police force is considering plans to introduce gender-neutral uniforms....
Published 1 Sept 2021
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RISK
NEWS
International whistleblowing management system published
The BSI has published guidance for an effective whistleblowing management system based on the principles of trust, impartiality and protection. ...
Published 1 Sept 2021
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NEWS
Company fined after workers contract hand-arm vibration syndrome
Construction company Peter Duffy Ltd has been sentenced for safety breaches after multiple employees were diagnosed with hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS)....
Published 1 Sept 2021
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WORKPLACE AND FACILITIES
NEWS
Built environment must accelerate decarbonisation
While the built environment is going in the right direction, it is still not moving fast enough to decarbonise building stock, according to the latest...
Published 1 Sept 2021
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RISK
BRIEFINGS
Ten of the biggest fraud and money laundering scandals from the past decade
Anti-money laundering service, SmartSearch, has reviewed ten of the most lucrative fraud and money laundering cases in recent years. This briefing provides advice on what...
Published 1 Sept 2021
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PEOPLE AND CULTURE
NEWS
Research highlights safety requirements of neurodiverse fans at sporting events
Developments to ticketing, staff training and matchday information will improve the experience of neurodiverse fans, according to new research commissioned by the Sports Grounds Safety...
Published 25 Aug 2021
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WORKPLACE AND FACILITIES
NEWS
Mental health in construction – new research
A consistent approach to supporting construction workers’ mental health is the goal of a new initiative being led by the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) and...
Published 25 Aug 2021
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WORKPLACE AND FACILITIES
NEWS
Climate laggards banned from COP26
Glasgow City Council is to prevent companies that "contribute towards catastrophic climate change" from its venues during COP26....
Published 25 Aug 2021
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PEOPLE AND CULTURE
BRIEFINGS
The workplace Christmas party
There are many benefits to having an ‘in person’ work Christmas party. It is an ideal opportunity for colleagues to get together in a relaxed...
Published 8 Dec 2022
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PEOPLE AND CULTURE
NEWS
Muslim banker sacked for calling his boss on Christmas Day was unfairly dismissed
A Muslim banker who lost his job after contacting his bosses on Christmas Day was unfairly dismissed, an Employment Tribunal has ruled. ...
Published 7 Apr 2021
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PEOPLE AND CULTURE
NEWS
HSE produces risk assessment on working in cold temperatures
As winter takes hold, the HSE has produced some helpful advice on keeping people as comfortable as possible when working in the cold....
Published 1 Dec 2022
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RISK
NEWS
Work at height: employee’s fall from driver’s cab results in £1m fine
A logistics company has been fined £1 million after an employee fell over ten metres and sustained serious injuries....
Published 13 Aug 2024
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RISK
GUIDES
The dangers of working at height: a manager’s guide
Working at height remains one of the biggest causes of fatalities and major injuries. Common cases include falls from ladders and through fragile surfaces....
Published 11 Apr 2023
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WORKPLACE AND FACILITIES
NEWS
It’s time to get tough on asbestos, says IOSH
Stronger measures on asbestos management are needed to save lives, according to the global body for health and safety professionals....
Published 8 Feb 2022
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