Expert Advice to Stay Safe at Work...
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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Safe Working Temperatures: Safe working temperatures are important in any workplace. Low temperatures, for instance, can be uncomfortable. A cold atmosphere creates dissatisfaction and… [5550 views in Jul]
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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… [4070 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,… [1740 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… [1734 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… [1582 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… [1472 views in Jul]
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Latest Comments
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TRIGG
Re: Safe Working Temperatures
We have several Fiat Ducato based buses made by Mellor, in the summer with the Air-Con not working, the fan motor only blowing air at…
23 July 2019 -
Coco
Re: Sickness: Your Rights
I had 1 sick day before my 3 rest days, went in for my back to work interview and was told it's 4 sick days, is this correct.
22 July 2019 -
Lannyd
Re: Should Employer Pay for Ongoing Treatment for Injury?
Hello, I am recovering from surgery at present on my back and my work place has ordered equipment…
22 July 2019 -
Poppy
Re: Objecting to Changes in an Employment Contract
I have transferred employers under TUPE regulations in April. As a result of this transfer, my office base…
19 July 2019 -
Kat
Re: Employer Has Changed My Shifts: What Are My Rights?
My husband has been working for the same company for 6 years, previously to this he worked for them…
19 July 2019 -
winnsou
Re: Effects of Long Commutes to Work
I planning to move to Hanau. Home to work travel time using public transport will take 1 hour and 15 min door to door. Is…
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SAMTOR
Re: Employer's Duty of Care
we have recently received an email from Hr to asking us to consider a colleague who claims she gets migraines from different smells.…
19 July 2019 -
sdmf
Re: Employer Has Changed My Shifts: What Are My Rights?
I just started working at a foundry 2 months ago on 3rd shift and now they're getting rid of the…
17 July 2019 -
Stuart
Re: Disabled Staff
Hi, I am registered severly sight impaired/blind and am having difficulties at my place of work regarding rest breaks. I am currently allocated a…
17 July 2019 -
Noo
Re: Sickness: Your Rights
Hi my day off is this Saturday but last Friday was signed off for a week with hypothyroidism and have been told i have to work my day off…
16 July 2019
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