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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
Government aims to clarify the term ‘sex’ in the Equality Act
The Minister for Women and Equalities has approached the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) for its advice on the definition of the protected characteristic...
Published 12 Apr 2023
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PEOPLE AND CULTURE
NEWS
Businesses must prepare for flexible working changes
Plans to give workers more rights to request flexible working could impact on the way businesses operate, a leading employment lawyer has warned. ...
Published 12 Apr 2023
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PEOPLE AND CULTURE
BRIEFINGS
Sexual harassment law: employers to gain new responsibilities
After a long gestation period, new sexual harassment responsibilities for UK employers look as though they will successfully make it through parliament. What changes do...
Published 11 Apr 2023
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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
BRIEFINGS
Engaging learners to enhance engagement
Engaging employees through your learning and development (L&D) strategy is an effective method of engaging staff in their day-to-day roles, say Amy White, Head of...
Published 11 Apr 2023
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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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PEOPLE AND CULTURE
NEWS
Work-related stress costs economy £28bn a year
People reaching the point of struggling with burnout and work-related stress is a significant issue for the UK economy, with an estimated £28bn lost last...
Published 4 Apr 2023
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RISK
NEWS
New fire safety guidance comes into force in October
Commencement regulations for new fire safety legal provisions within section 156 of the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) have been laid in Parliament....
Published 4 Apr 2023
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PEOPLE AND CULTURE
NEWS
Long Covid sufferers unfairly treated at work
Two in three (66%) people with Long Covid have experienced unfair treatment at work, according to a new TUC and Long Covid Support Employment Group...
Published 4 Apr 2023
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WORKPLACE AND FACILITIES
NEWS
Government campaign to reduce businesses’ energy bills
A new campaign to help businesses, charities and public sector bodies increase their energy efficiency and drive down bills by making simple changes at low-to-no...
Published 4 Apr 2023
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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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