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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… [4532 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… [3438 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… [1900 views in Jul]
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Guide to Your Rights When Working Alone: We're often asked the general question: Is it legal to work alone? It is not against the law to work alone, and in many cases it is perfectly… [1434 views in Jul]
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Understanding Your Employment Contract: Once the excitement of landing your job wears off, you now have to think clearly about the contract of employment you'll be offered. Once… [1330 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,… [1150 views in Jul]
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