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Workplace Covid Testing & Data Protection Considerations

Workplace Covid Testing & Data Protection Considerations

Organisations should avoid simply diving into workplace Covid testing or collection of home testing results without some real thought into the implications of it. This article will allow you to consider whether it’s really necessary and ensure you think about your data protection obligations. Any testing of COVID-19 or collection of any test results from […]

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Contemporaneous Notes & Health and Safety Investigations

Contemporaneous Notes & Health and Safety Investigations

Notes taken at the time of meetings with individuals, telephone calls, visits to premises and so on are referred to as ‘contemporaneous’ notes. They are used so as you can account for your actions during an incident or investigation. They also assist others working in your team to know what actions you took. This will […]

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Falls from Height | HSE Prosecution | Essential Safety Guide

Falls from Height | HSE Prosecution | Essential Safety Guide

Falls from height are one of the most common causes of accidents and injuries at work. We review a recent HSE prosecution case and provide practical health and safety guidance for employers regarding working on fragile roofs.The HSE recently fined a maintenance company £30,000 and ordered them to pay £8,000 costs after a friend of […]

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Unpaid Work Trials – What’s Legal?

Unpaid Work Trials – What’s Legal?

Unpaid work trials often form an important part of businesses’ recruitment processes. They allow a company to test how a potential employee handles the pressures of a real working environment and ensures they have the required skills. However, a growing number of businesses appear to be using unpaid trials for ulterior purposes, often in an […]

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Self-Employed Contractors: 6 Quick Tips To Make Sure You Don’t Get Caught Out

Self-Employed Contractors: 6 Quick Tips To Make Sure You Don’t Get Caught Out

As a business, using self-employed contractors can be a convenient and cost-effective solution to meet fluctuating staffing demands. But it’s also an area that is increasingly under scrutiny. Some self-employed workers have taken their cases to Tribunal to demand an increase in rights. So, as an employer, what can you do to make sure you […]

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