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Long Commutes to Work

The average UK commuter spends 59 minutes a day travelling to work. In the past few years, these travel times have been slowly creeping up. A 2019 TUC … See more

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Defending Yourself Against False Accusations at Work in 7 Steps

WEB4. Raising a Grievance. If the unfairly accused party is unhappy with the outcome of investigations into the false allegations, they should raise a grievance. …

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Health & Safety Rights & Responsibilities at Work …

WEBEmployee Health & Safety Responsibilities. Employees also have responsibilities at work to ensure their own health and safety, and the safety of fellow …

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How to Call in Sick – What to Say & Staying Professional

WEBTry to prepare and stay calm. It will give a better impression and help your manager understand why you need time off. Here are our top 10 tips on how to stay …

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Mental Health Sick Leave

WEBMental Health Sick Pay Entitlements. As a minimum, you will be entitled to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) if you take time off for mental health. However, this type of …

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Catering Health & Safety Managing Kitchen & Food …

WEB1. Slips and Trips. It’s probably the most likely accident you’re going to come across in catering. A common hazard is slipping on spillages, tripping on things that …

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Health Confidentiality in the Workplace UK Legal Rights …

WEBKevin Watson. Medical confidentiality in the workplace is a sensitive issue. If you disclose health information to your manager or HR, you have a right to privacy. …

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Examples of Risk in the Workplace UK Risk at Work

WEBAsbestos. Asbestos is the largest cause of work related ill health and fatal disease in the UK. Almost all asbestos related deaths and ill health are due to exposure …

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Workplace Accident Investigation Techniques Guide to …

WEBDetermining the cause of workplace accidents is extremely important. It is essential that even minor accidents are reported and properly investigated so that …

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Working in Cold Temperatures

WEBMinimum Working Temperatures in Offices. Ideally, work environments such as offices should be kept at a minimum temperature of 16℃. This is considered a …

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Basics of UK Health and Safety Law

WEBAll employees should be given health and safety training in the workplace. As a minimum, new employees must be given an induction, which should cover topics …

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BS EN 166 & Other UK Safety Glasses Standards

WEBEN 166 is the European standard for safety glasses. This standard covers both the glasses’ frame and lenses. Additional numbers and letters indicate the glasses’ …

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If I get Injured at Work do I Get Paid

WEBThis benefit also applies to those workers who have contracted industrial diseases. This benefit offers payment on a sliding scale depending on the extent of your …

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Welfare Meeting at Work

WEBDuring a welfare meeting, you will have a conversation with your employer about your illness and planned return to work. It gives your employer a chance to find …

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Long Term Sickness – Employment Rights During Sick Leave

WEBThe rate of SSP for the current period (2022 to 2023) is £99.35 per week and will increase to £109.70 in April 2023. This is payable after an employee has been off …

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How to Get Signed Off Work With Stress

WEBSick Pay. You will be entitled to sick pay while you are off sick with stress in the same way as you would be for a physical illness. The amount you receive, however, …

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Resigning With Immediate Effect

WEBWhen you have decided that resigning with immediate effect is unavoidable, you need to be aware of your rights to be paid. Your employer has a legal duty to pay …

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Sick Leave During Probation, Can You Be Fired

WEBOne of the most common reasons to fail probation is excessive sick days. Studies suggest that around 50% of workers who were fired during probation had taken …

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Standing All Day at Work – Health Issues & UK Law

WEBHealth Problems and Prolonged Standing at Work. Standing for long periods at work is bad for health because of the strain on the lower limbs. Problems include …

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