Misdiagnosis of cancer in general practice
With the rise of telephone consultations and face to face consultations with a GP falling, are GPs failing to recognise vital signs of cancer? Following the Covid-19 Pandemic and the change to hold more telephone consultations over face to face appointments, there has been a rise of failing to misdiagnose critical medical conditions, one…
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Casamitjana v The League Against Cruel Sports – Legal Landmark Case
An example of a broadminded society. Introduction The case of Casamitjana v The League Against Cruel Sports (‘LACS’), submitted to the Employment Tribunal in 2018, marked a significant milestone in the realm of Employment law and highlighted the intersection of ethical beliefs and workplace discrimination. This ground-breaking ruling recognised ethical veganism as a protected…
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Polkey v AE Dayton Services Ltd – Legal Landmark Case
To Polkey or not to Polkey? That is the difficult question. Introduction: In the realm of Employment Law, there are landmark cases that have a lasting impact on workplace practices and employee rights. One such case is Polkey v AE Dayton Services Ltd, a legal battle that had significant implications for future unfair dismissal…
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Legal Landmark Case – Vento v Chief Constable of West Yorkshire Police: Pioneering Fairness in Employment Compensation
The case of Vento v Chief Constable of West Yorkshire Police, decided by the UK Court of Appeal in 2002, is a significant milestone in Employment Law, particularly in the context of compensation for discrimination and harassment claims. This case established a groundbreaking framework for assessing the amount of damages awarded to employees who…
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Legal Landmark Case – British Home Stores Ltd v Burchell: An Essential Milestone in Employment Law
Throughout our legal careers, we tend to notice that some cases just stay with us, not just throughout our training but because of their great legal significance to UK law and sometimes the necessity of their daily application. Alternatively, most lawyers, and even some members of the public, will be able to recite a…
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Work-related musculoskeletal disorders
The prevalence and risk factors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among electronics manufacturing workers: a cross-sectional analytical study in China. The electronic industry is one of the largest global industries and is known for its rapid technological innovation, global competition, and labour intensity. However, high ergonomic risks include high load, repetition, and awkward posture. The…
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HSE safety notice: high concentrations of hydrogen sulfide (H2S) in cargo and slop tanks
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has identified high concentrations of hydrogen sulfide in cargo and slop tanks onboard some FPSOs (Floating Production Storage and Offloading) and FSUs (Floating Storage Units) operating in UKCS. The concentration levels are up to 16,000ppm and this is above the measuring limits of the standard portable gas monitoring…
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Mental wellbeing in the workplace
A recent LawCare report found that 61% of those that participated had often experienced anxiety within the last year. Likewise, the International Bar Association’s Mental Wellbeing in the Legal Profession: A Global Study found that 56% of professionals in the legal sector had experienced anxiety. It must also be pointed out that this 24/7…
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Long term sickness in the workforce, and possible causes
Long term sickness is a constant battle for both employees and employers alike. So what may be contributing to the record numbers of long term sickness in the workforce? In this article, we focus on five factors that can have a negative effect on mental health. Long working hours Long working hours are…
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