6 May Can you dismiss workers who refuse to attend the workplace over COVID-19 concerns? Can you dismiss workers who refuse to attend the workplace over COVID-19 concerns? I do not intend to digress too much into the world of Employment Law or HR, but a recent case (Rodgers v Leeds Laser Cutting Limited ET/1803829/2020) has proved very interesting. Over the last year (and counting), COVID-19 has created many challenges … Read More
28 March Will coronavirus lead to flexible working? Coronavirus has made a difference in the way many people work: Over the last year, many people have been working from home. It is understood that, as a result of this, the government is considering an expansion of employees’ rights to work flexible hours or to work from home. It is understood that a public … Read More
18 January UKCA mark replaces the CE mark AS you will be aware, the UK has now left the EU and the transition period has ended. Employers will need to become familiar with the new arrangements for ‘safety marking’ within the UK. This short article helps you to understand what you should be looking for when you purchase equipment that was previously ‘CE’ … Read More
26 August COVID-secure and HSE enforcement The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) said it will be carrying out further spot inspections at businesses in areas with the highest coronavirus infection rates as it continues its efforts to halt the spread of the virus. This means that HSE inspectors will be dropping in on businesses and putting employers on the spot in Oldham … Read More
23 June HSE view on Air Conditioning eAir conditioning The risk of air conditioning spreading coronavirus (COVID-19) in the workplace is extremely low. You can continue using most types of air conditioning system as normal. But, if you use a centralised ventilations system that removes and circulates air to different rooms it is recommended that you turn off recirculation and use a … Read More
13 May Plan and Manage the Return to the Workplace – the HSE will be watching you Lives and livelihoods could be at stake if organisations do not PLAN and MANAGE the return to work following the relaxation of the Coronavirus Lockdown. Indeed, companies that don’t follow coronavirus safety rules could face prosecution, the head of the UK’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned. Sarah Albon, of the HSE, told Tuesday’s … Read More
11 May COVID-19 Secure guidelines The information has been provided by the Government on the COVID-19 Secure guidelines The following documents are available for free download: Construction and other outdoor work: guidance for people who work in or run outdoor working environments Factories, plants and warehouses: guidance for people who work in or run factories, plants and warehouses Homes: guidance … Read More
7 May Are you considering a (phased) return to the workplace? Many employees are still working from home. Employers need to formulate a plan to help keep employees healthy once they return to the workplace. Companies are starting to consider a return to the workplace, or at least a partial return. The general Government position is, currently: Coronavirus (COVID-19): what you need to do Stay at … Read More
6 May Post Pandemic Peak Performance Planning – a Webinar Join us for a cross-business Webinar to assist those businesses that are planning for the Phased Return to the Workplace. I will be delivering this Webinar with a local HR Consultant and a business focussed Accountant. If you have questions, please feel free to ask them! Friday 15th May @ 11:00 hrs Email me is … Read More