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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
Business leaders commit to reporting on black inclusion in the workplace
A number of leaders in UK business have signed an open letter that commits them to reporting annually on the sustainable and long-term actions they...
Published 5 Aug 2020
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RISK
NEWS
Women told to dress ‘sexier’ for video meetings
Bosses are telling female staff to dress ‘sexier’ and wear make-up for video calls, new research has found. Over 35% of UK women have experienced at...
Published 29 Jul 2020
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RISK
NEWS
Track and Trace – don’t forget data protection
In taking the necessary steps to reopen your business and remain open, it’s important to not trip over the avoidable hurdle of the GDPR....
Published 29 Jul 2020
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PEOPLE AND CULTURE
NEWS
Should all employees have the right to bereavement leave and pay?
In response to the ongoing impact of the coronavirus pandemic, professional body for HR and people development, the CIPD is calling on the government to...
Published 29 Jul 2020
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RISK
NEWS
Grenfell project manager did not know about fire safety regulations
Grenfell main contractor Rydon’s first project manager knew little of fire safety regulations or building regulations during the time that he worked on the Grenfell...
Published 29 Jul 2020
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RISK
NEWS
Face masks – implementing rules in the workplace
There is no universal face-covering guidance for the workplace due to the variety of work environments in different industries....
Published 29 Jul 2020
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PEOPLE AND CULTURE
NEWS
Quarantining arrivals from Spain – how should employers respond?
Amidst news that Spain has been removed from the UK's list of safe destinations after it saw a spike in the number of coronavirus cases,...
Published 29 Jul 2020
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NEWS
Discrimination “arising from” a disability – Court of Appeal examines the correct test
The Court of Appeal has held in Robinson v. DWP that, when considering if there has been discrimination “arising from” a disability under section 15 of the...
Published 29 Jul 2020
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WORKPLACE AND FACILITIES
NEWS
Putting sustainability at the heart of the standards agenda
A new ISO guide will help ensure climate change issues are addressed in every new standard....
Published 28 Jul 2020
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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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