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New Government support to help autistic people into work

Thousands more autistic people are set to benefit from a new package of support designed to help them into the work they want. ...

Published 5 Jan 2022

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HSE's spot checks to focus on work-related stress

HSE spot checks now include questions on how businesses address work-related stress....

Published 5 Jan 2022

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PEOPLE AND CULTURE

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Gender recognition laws in need of reform, say MPs

The Government has failed to adequately respond to its own consultation on reforming the Gender Recognition Act (GRA) 2004, leaving a gender recognition process that...

Published 5 Jan 2022

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PEOPLE AND CULTURE

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Fear of COVID-19 is not a philosophical belief, rules Tribunal

Fear of catching COVID-19 is not an acceptable reason not to return to the office, an Employment Tribunal has ruled. ...

Published 5 Jan 2022

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BRIEFINGS

2022 – what does it hold for employment law?

In this briefing, Pam Loch rounds up of some of the key employment law changes taking place in 2022 and how they may affect your...

Published 5 Jan 2022

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Government must act to restore confidence, says CBI

The Government must move quickly to restore confidence amid the rapid spread of Omicron, the CBI has said in new proposals for businesses and governments...

Published 22 Dec 2021

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WORKPLACE AND FACILITIES

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Consultation for competence of individual Principal Designers open

The public consultation for PAS 8671, a new framework for competence of individual Principal Designers and designated individuals working under the Organization Principal Designer, is...

Published 22 Dec 2021

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PEOPLE AND CULTURE

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Poor mental health is UK's top reason for time off

Mental health issues were the primary reason for time off work during 2021, according to GoodShape's UK PLC 2021 Workforce Health Report. ...

Published 22 Dec 2021

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HSE publishes annual work-related ill health and injury statistics

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published statistics that cover work-related ill health, non-fatal workplace injuries and enforcement action taken by HSE, in the...

Published 22 Dec 2021

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Humanising the statistics - why H&S isn't a numbers game

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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

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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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PEOPLE AND CULTURE

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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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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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