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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What counts as workplace sexual harassment?
What is sexual harassment, what can be classed as ‘the workplace’, and what are your rights if you experience it? This article aims to answer the above questions. Individual working circumstances are guaranteed to vary wildly, but we aim to cover some basic examples. Examples of sexual harassment There are many examples…
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Unnecessary NHS delays
Every year, close to 700,000 people are harmed in safety incidents in the NHS. APIL’s latest analysis shows that only a tiny percentage of these individuals go on to claim compensation. Some of these people who are subject to such safety incidents will desperately need support to rebuild their life, and compensation can be…
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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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Vodafone set to cut 11,000 staff as part of new CEO’s turnaround plan
This week, telecommunications giant Vodafone has announced a significant reduction in its workforce, resulting in the global layoff of 11,000 employees over the next three years. This will be the largest round of cuts in the troubled telecom group’s history. These job cuts mark the first big move by Margherita Della Valle, who was…
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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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Huntington’s Disease Awareness Month
May is Huntington’s Disease Awareness Month. The Huntington’s Disease Association has called for better help and support for those living with the condition. A small recent poll has found that of 105 people questioned with the condition – 85% had attempted to access community mental health services, but 56% had been denied access to…
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