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Workplace safety affects us all. It doesn't matter whether you're an employer or an employee, a self-employed trader or a director of a large company. You might even be a customer who uses a shop, or a client who visits business premises. Despite this, many people don't know their safety rights and responsibilities.We provide everything you need to address your interests and concerns.
July's Most Popular Articles...
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When Your Employer Changes Your Working Hours: For many people working 9 to 5 is just not a reality. Clearly, businesses need to have staff working at relevant times to meet the… [2862 views in Jul]
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Employment Probation Periods: What You Need to Know: A probation period is a trial period of employment. The employee is employed subject to satisfactory completion of this… [1608 views in Jul]
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Sickness: Your Rights: Whether you love your job or you loathe it, there is every chance that there will come a point when you are not well enough to do it. At the start of any new job,… [1360 views in Jul]
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Safe Working Temperatures: Safe working temperatures are important in any workplace. Low temperatures, for instance, can be uncomfortable. A cold atmosphere creates dissatisfaction and… [994 views in Jul]
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Employer Has Changed My Shifts: What Are My Rights?: The Issues The suggestion that an employer may force someone to work nights is certainly worrying. Employers who take this… [954 views in Jul]
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Returning to Work After Absence Due to Anxiety or Depression: Two-thirds of us will suffer from some form of mental illness at some point in our lives and it can be even more… [838 views in Jul]
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Latest Comments
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Dave
Re: Understanding Your Employment Contract
Hi, I signed a contract with an employer but there was no work for three weeks as it was an empty brand new Care…
18 July 2018 -
Ironman
Re: When Your Employer Changes Your Working Hours
Hi. I have asked work for a higher contract and they said no because they want to keep everyone at the same…
18 July 2018 -
Terry
Re: Disability at Work and the Equality Act
Due to health issues (Cancer and a major car accident) I have requested my employer to reduce my working hours. They…
18 July 2018 -
Concerned
Re: Cancer: Your Rights as an Employee
I have had breast cancer surgery, radiation and on medications which are causing constant pain in bones and joints. Been…
17 July 2018 -
Mel
Re: Understanding Your Employment Contract
My son is a contractor for Australia post,he is contracted for 5 hours a day as a mail delivery driver,some days he…
17 July 2018 -
Stuart
Re: Zero Hours Contracts Explained
I work at mcdonalds on a zero hour contract. When I do a shift it could be say from 11:30am - 8pm scheduled on the rota. But…
16 July 2018 -
Titch
Re: Workplace First Aid: Rules
i work in a well known major store cut my finger very badly ( needed hospital treatment ) and was told by customer service that…
15 July 2018 -
nigeats
Re: GDPR: Your Data, Your Employee Rights
I work in a Custody environment. People arrested get risk assessed and on that information it is decided whether I…
15 July 2018 -
nigeats
Re: GDPR: Your Data, Your Employee Rights
I work in a Custody environment. People arrested get risk assessed and on that information it is decided whether I…
15 July 2018 -
Codge
Re: Sickness: Your Rights
I worked as a manager for 6 months. I was unwell couldn't contact my manager so left email. I signed myself off ssp that day. Later that…
14 July 2018
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