SAFE SYSTEMS OF WORK - 01.07.2024
Openreach fined £1.3m following death of engineer
A telephone engineer drowned while trying to repair phone lines across a river. What went wrong and what lessons can you learn from this case to prevent a similar occurrence?
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PATERNITY LEAVE - 03.06.2024
Paternity Leave (Bereavement) Bill
Bill. A Private Members’ Bill which has government support has completed its passage through the House of Commons and is now before the House of Lords. If enacted, the Paternity Leave (Bereavement) Bill will provide powers for amended provisions on paternity leave in cases where the child’s mother or primary adopter dies. ...
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MATERNITY LEAVE - 03.06.2024
Why must you confirm the end date of maternity leave?
Once you’ve received notice of the date an employee intends to start their maternity leave, you have 28 days to notify them of the date on which it will end. If you fail to do so, there are some adverse consequences. What are they?
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RISK ASSESSMENT - 09.05.2024
Why was worker crushed by overhead crane?
A manufacturing company has been fined after one of its employees was crushed to death at a factory. What were the circumstances of the accident and how could it have been avoided?
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MATERNITY LEAVE - 08.05.2024
Pay and benefits during maternity leave
Pay is replaced by statutory maternity pay (SMP) during maternity leave, but benefits continue to accrue. However, the position isn’t always that straightforward. What tricky issues might you encounter relating to pay and benefits?
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RISK ASSESSMENT - 10.04.2024
The cost of not paying attention to risk assessments
Whilst undertaking risk assessments can be seen as a bit of a chore, doing so is a necessary part of keeping your workplace safe. What can go wrong with inadequate risk assessments?
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