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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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Lockdown easing - a safe return to the workplace
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) continues to update its advice and guidance on returning safely to the workplace after lockdown. ...
Published 14 Apr 2021
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Long-COVID: a disability under the Equality Act 2010?
If the symptoms of Long-COVID meet the legal definition of a disability, employees will qualify for protection under the Equality Act 2010. ...
Published 13 Apr 2021
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Gender pay gap not closing despite reporting regulations
The number of employers reporting their gender pay gap has declined despite requirements under the Gender Pay Gap Regulations, the CIPD has found. ...
Published 7 Apr 2021
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Workplace COVID-19 testing programme expands to home testing
In the next major push for the government’s workplace COVID-19 testing programme, all employers will now be able to offer their employees free, rapid and...
Published 7 Apr 2021
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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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IR35 rollout: an historic moment?
The introduction of IR35 reform in the private sector has been described by IR35 specialist, Qdos, as an “historic moment” for the UK’s independent workforce. ...
Published 7 Apr 2021
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NEWS
Does institutional racism exist in the workplace?
The Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities has launched its report into racial and ethnic disparities in the UK. ...
Published 7 Apr 2021
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NEWS
Cancer sufferer told “don't be a baby” by boss
A cancer sufferer who was told “don't be a baby” by his boss after he said he couldn't work weekends due to his illness has...
Published 7 Apr 2021
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£4m fine - why keeping accurate health and safety records matters
A recent case has shown that even when no harm is involved in an incident, prosecutions and subsequent fines can result. ...
Published 31 Mar 2021
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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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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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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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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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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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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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