duty of care Archives

Female staff facing sexual harassment in online meetings, lawyers warn

Nov 2, 2021 | 0

Despite this, the majority of companies have not updated sexual harassment policies over the last two years.

Fiona Hamor: Entering the post-furlough workplace

Oct 4, 2021 | 0

“But as businesses lose thousands of pounds in employee funding, what will the post-furlough landscape look like and what do employers need to consider as workers return?”

Nick Wilson: Employers’ focus must remain on safety

Sep 24, 2021 | 0

“Continuing to focus on safety means every business can operate with confidence, with reassured staff and happy customers.”

Disability Awareness Day: How can HR support staff with disabilities?

Sep 13, 2021 | 0

Around a third of staff with disabilities reported being unfairly treated throughout the pandemic.

Department for Business champions workplace support for domestic abuse victims

Aug 27, 2021 | 0

How can employers support staff who are victims of domestic abuse?

Government pilots Access to Work adjustments Passport for disabled workers

Jul 29, 2021 | 0

What proposals have the Government set out to support disabled staff in the workplace?

Seven in 10 disabled women report being sexually harassed at work

Jul 26, 2021 | 0

Of those who did report the sexual harassment, over half (53 per cent) said it was not dealt with satisfactorily.

Government introduces new duty for employers to protect staff from sexual harassment at work

Jul 22, 2021 | 1

Employers could now potentially be held accountable for failing to prevent sexual harassment at work, without the need for an incident to have occurred.

Relaxing COVID-19 work rules will cause new stress points for employers, warn lawyers

Jul 19, 2021 | 0

What can employers do now to ensure a smooth transition phase as restrictions are lifted?

Employers must be consulted on back-to-work safety plans

Jul 9, 2021 | 1

The TUC has written to ministers, urging the Government to consult employers and unions about new safety protocol.

Return to offices permitted from 19th July, Prime Minister confirms

Jul 6, 2021 | 0

How will the lifting of certain restrictions including face coverings and social distancing impact the future of work?

HR in Review 07 – Safe Guarding Employees with Sarah Evans

Jun 22, 2021 | 0

The week on the HR in Review Podcast we discuss how HR can safeguard employees in cases of sexual harrassment and domestic abuse as per their duty of care, with out guest Sarah Evans, Partner and Employment Lawyer at Constantine Law Ltd.