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Sexual harassment is defined by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) as “unwanted conduct of a sexual nature” that has the purpose or effect of “violating a worker’s dignity” or “creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment”. Harassment including Sexual harassment is already prohibited under the Equality Act 2010. The Worker Protection […]

The allocation of tips is governed by the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 and its accompanying statutory Code of Practice. These are due to come into effect on 1st October 2024. The aim of this legislation, and the accompanying Code, is to ensure that workers in sectors where tipping is common, particularly hospitality and services, receive a […]

Noise is an often-overlooked aspect of workplace safety, yet it can have significant impacts on employee health and productivity. In many industries, excessive noise levels can lead to hearing loss, increased stress, and decreased job performance. As a result, conducting noise assessments is essential for maintaining a safe and healthy work environment. But can employers […]

Introduction: The recent judgement made in the Employment Tribunal case of Mrs. E Scott v Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Ltd (2024) serves as a  reminder of the ongoing challenges that can be faced by pregnant employees in the workplace. This case highlights the legal protections afforded to pregnant employees under the Equality Act 2010 […]

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is essential for protecting workers across various industries, from construction and manufacturing to healthcare. The role of PPE in safeguarding against workplace hazards cannot be overstated. However, several ongoing challenges in PPE usage, procurement, and compliance underscore the complexities involved in ensuring worker safety. This article explores these challenges, focusing on […]

Many businesses across the UK in a wide and diverse range of sectors, use and manage some form of machinery. Each year, they are many accidents that cause personal injury from minor to serious and even fatal. This short article is aimed at providing an overview of the main causes of accidents involving machinery and […]

RIDDOR stands for the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013. This piece of legislation requires employers and people in charge of workplace premises to report and keep records of all:- The purpose of RIDDOR is to inform the relevant authorities that a work-related accident or incident has happened so that the local […]

Employers should be mindful of discrimination risks when recruiting as recent case shows where a female applicant, who is a mother, wins over £90k award in Employment Tribunal. The claimant, Ms Lee, successfully applied for a position of real estate marketing manager with R & F Properties QS and had accepted the job offer on […]