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GDPR over a year on…where are we now?

GDPR over a year on…where are we now?

You may recall the lead up to May 2018 when many businesses were filled with panic, urgency to become “GDPR compliant” and uncertainty over what the new data rules would bring. Whilst GDPR-related concerns have calmed down a little now, the uncertainty is still there to a degree and example cases continue to evolve legislative […]

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Unacceptable Rise in Forklift Truck Injuries Despite Stringent Legislation

Unacceptable Rise in Forklift Truck Injuries Despite Stringent Legislation

The number of serious injuries involving forklift trucks (FLT’s) has increased by almost a third in the last year, the number of injuries has risen from 1,000 to 1,300 in the last 12 months. These aren’t just minor matters, they are life-changing injuries involving crushed bones, amputations and deaths. Our Health and Safety blog provides […]

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Health and Safety Law & Essential Guidance for Employers

Health and Safety Law & Essential Guidance for Employers

There are two parts to Health and Safety Law – civil and criminal. They’re not the same. As an employer, you must protect your workers and others from getting hurt or ill through work. Failure to put effective safety procedures in place could result in the following action: A regulator such as the Health and […]

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A Complete Defence to Discrimination Claims

A Complete Defence to Discrimination Claims

Have you ever worried about what happens if one of your employees says or does something that could be considered discriminatory? Are you still liable to discrimination claims even though it’s no fault of yours that this person has said or acted in the way that they did? The bad news is that you can […]

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What’s the Difference Between Hazard and Risk? A Complete Guide

What’s the Difference Between Hazard and Risk? A Complete Guide

The statistics are shocking. The Health and Safety Executive reports that 1.4 million people in the UK are currently suffering from a work-related illness or injury. 555,000 injuries occur every single year at work. A staggering 144 people were killed at work in the year 2017/18. It is critical for employers to actively assess and […]

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Staff Absence & Understanding Statutory Sick Pay

Staff Absence & Understanding Statutory Sick Pay

It is a common misconception that when an employee goes off sick during their notice period they will only receive Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) for the entire duration of the notice period. Here we will look at different staff absence scenarios where this is not the case. Statutory Minimum Notice Periods Before we discuss the […]

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COSHH Risk Assessments | Your Essential Health & Safety Guide

COSHH Risk Assessments | Your Essential Health & Safety Guide

A recent tragic case highlights the importance of carrying out COSHH risk assessments before workers use any products. By law, your supplier must give you an up to date safety data sheet for a substance that is ‘dangerous for supply’. If a substance is hazardous, employers should research to find out if safer alternatives are […]

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Bank Holiday Entitlement & Annual Leave Guidance for Businesses

Bank Holiday Entitlement & Annual Leave Guidance for Businesses

When it comes to annual leave, bank holiday entitlement can cause quite a lot of confusion, particularly when you include part time workers, enhanced rates for the bank holidays and workers with irregular hours. We take a look at some of the most common questions we get asked, and provide practical advice for businesses. Q1: […]

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