What’s new? From 6th April, employees will have the right to take up to one week unpaid carer’s leave annually to give or arrange care for a dependent with long-term care needs. What are the key details? 1 The right is from day-one of employment. 2 The leave can be taken in full or […]
Following a change to the Working Time Regulations 1998 which stated rolled up holiday on the basis of 12.07% of hours worked for irregular-hours or part-year workers was unlawful, the government consulted over this amendment and has ruled that holiday for these workers can again be calculated in this way. From 1 April 2024, employers […]
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has published new guidance on menopause in the workplace to help employers understand their legal obligations relating to women who are going through the menopause as well as details on the support they should provide affected employees. This includes advice on making reasonable adjustments for women who are […]
There are many common myths about portable appliance testing (PAT) – find out the key facts about the inspection and testing of portable electrical equipment here. What is portable appliance testing? Portable appliance testing (PAT) is the term used to describe the examination of electrical appliances and equipment to ensure they are safe to use. […]
The Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 has been updated to include: 1. Mental health The updated guidance puts emphasis on you to take account of your employee’s mental health in the first aid needs assessment. Under certain circumstances it may be helpful to have people trained to identify mental ill health symptoms who can […]
New changes in Paternity Leave Legislation The Current Legislation Essentially eligible employees whose partner is having a baby (or adopting a child or having a baby through a surrogacy arrangement) are entitled to the following. Entitlement – 1 or 2 weeks’ paid paternity leave. Must be taken together in a block of either 1 […]
Time to Talk Day 01 Feb 2024 On 1 February, the UK charities Mind and Rethink Mental Illness will be running Time to Talk Day. 1 in 4 of us will experience a mental health problem in any given year. Time to Talk Day is the perfect opportunity to start a conversation about mental health. […]
Seasonal, Temporary and New Workers It that time of year when many seasonal jobs are being filled. It is important that employers protect the health and safety of new, gig economy, agency and temporary workers. The risk of accidents for new workers is equally high in their initial 6 months as it is for the […]
Keep safe at work as the winter months begin. Wintry weather is settling in, which means slips and trips accidents are likely to increase. Issues to consider during the winter months are:- • Lighting • Wet and decaying leaves • Rain water • Ice, frost, snow • Gritting Lighting Lack of lighting can mean […]
Metalworking inspections by the HSE start in October From October until March 2024, HSE will be inspecting manufacturing businesses that use metalworking fluids or coolants in their machining processes. Inspectors will be focused on how employers are ensuring workers are protected from exposure to fluid or mist generated by computer numerical control (CNC) machines and […]