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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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… [17504 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… [16366 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… [9058 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,… [7636 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… [6424 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… [6078 views in Jul]
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Latest Comments
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Lost&Comfused
Re: Sickness: Your Rights
Hello, After 18months of extreme work loads and my management ignoring my request for help, I was placed on sick leave and antidepressants…
15 July 2019 -
Emy
Re: Employer Has Changed My Shifts: What Are My Rights?
Hi, I’m working for my company 9 years, for the last 3 months I have work in two branches, last…
14 July 2019 -
Lofty
Re: Driving at Work
A company in Warrington Cheshire V Moves collect and deliver lease cars all over the UK. The only way to do the job is to drive up to 12 hours a…
14 July 2019 -
Dave
Re: Employer Has Changed My Shifts: What Are My Rights?
EMPLOYER FORCE ME TO DO OFFICE DUTIES WITHOUT MY CONSENT FOR ONE WEEK 9HOURS PER DAY I WORK OTHER…
14 July 2019 -
Aggie
Re: Safety at Work: Catering Industry
I work in an office canteen and we are in a basement, without windows. The temperature is extremely hot... we roast chickens…
13 July 2019 -
Phil
Re: Employer Has Changed My Shifts: What Are My Rights?
Hi, looking for advice, I was offered a job this week and accepted but for a reason unknown they…
12 July 2019 -
Ms P
Re: Employer's Duty of Care
Hi, I have worked for my employer for 13 years. I was recently forced to move teams in order to support another team but this is in an…
12 July 2019 -
Ozzy
Re: Carrying Out a Risk Assessment
When carrying out an assessment should I record in the assessment work colleagues opinions
11 July 2019 -
Mouri73
Re: Guide to Your Rights When Working Alone
I am working alone in my office, I am a PA for a CEO and I am the only person working in the office. My Boss wants…
5 July 2019 -
Nicknack
Re: Food Safety and the Law
I work a lone in a cafe, I have level 3 as I tutor young people with additional needs. Staying within the cafe premises, when coming out…
5 July 2019
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