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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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NEWS
Evha Jannath: why near misses matter
A recent case involving the death of a young girl who fell from a ride at a theme park has highlighted the importance of reporting...
Published 24 Mar 2021
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Fire safety accountability: 62% are not doing enough
Over 60% of people responsible for fire safety in the workplace believe they “could be doing more to ensure the building is fire safe"....
Published 24 Mar 2021
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PEOPLE AND CULTURE
NEWS
Employees have faced increased customer hostility during pandemic
During the pandemic, customer-facing staff have been subject to increasing levels of hostility, with more than half having experienced abuse from customers. ...
Published 24 Mar 2021
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NEWS
Pimlico Plumbers workers not entitled to employment rights
Following a nine-year-long legal battle, former Pimlico Plumbers engineer Gary Smith has lost his Employment Appeals Tribunal (EAT) case over his entitlement to holiday pay. ...
Published 23 Mar 2021
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PEOPLE AND CULTURE
NEWS
Sleep-in workers are not entitled to National Minimum Wage
In a landmark case for the UK care sector, the Supreme Court has ruled that time spent asleep during a sleep-in shift is not working...
Published 23 Mar 2021
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Half of freelancers plan to stop contracting after IR35 reforms
Half of freelancers are planning to stop contracting in the UK after the changes to IR35 come into effect in April. ...
Published 23 Mar 2021
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Three directors disqualified over construction cartel
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has secured the disqualification of three company directors, after finding they broke competition law. ...
Published 16 Mar 2021
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WORKPLACE AND FACILITIES
NEWS
Net zero carbon buildings: new guidance for renewable energy procurement
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has published new guidance that provides clarity for the property and construction industry on the procurement of high-quality renewable...
Published 16 Mar 2021
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WORKPLACE AND FACILITIES
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Improving indoor air quality: the fight against COVID-19
A new research paper from the British Council of Offices (BCO) has called for UK offices to ensure they have adequate ventilation ahead of the...
Published 16 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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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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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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