ASDA wins disability discrimination case A former ASDA warehouse operative, who was dismissed from his job in May 2019 for health reasons, has lost a claim for disability discrimination. The employee, Mr. Daniel Kuma, alleged that they had been treated unfairly due to their disability and that ASDA had failed to make reasonable adjustments. Mr. …
£75k cost of ignoring OH advice An Outpatient Administration Clerk at a London private hospital has been awarded £75,000 compensation after an employment tribunal found her employer had ignored OH advice and failed to make reasonable adjustments. The Tribunal found that Ms E Kalhor had been unfairly dismissed. The employer (The Hospital of St John …
Alliance Medical fined £420k Alliance Medical, a nationwide diagnostic imaging provider, has been fined over £420,000 for breaching health and safety laws. The fines were levied by the Health & Safety Executive after incidents at two sites when employees were exposed to radiation. The Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (“IRR17”) set explicit levels of radiation that …
Surrey Workplace Mental Health Forum Join our team and a group of experts to delve into workplace mental health. Hosted by Surrey charity Oakleaf Enterprise and Surrey Chambers of Commerce at Guildford Cathedral on Wednesday 16th November, the live event brings together prominent advocates and experts to help guide Surrey businesses through a critical topic. …
£104k award for disability discrimination An NHS group has been ordered to pay out over £104,000 for disability discrimination. The award was made after an occupational health assessment was made under false pretences, with the compensation increased because the employer also failed to follow the ACAS code. Tower Hamlets GP Care Group, a group of …
The latest evidence about LFTs Lateral Flow Tests (“LFTs”) usage may have waned in use in recent months, but they still have a place in health risk management strategies. However, the results they provide can vary greatly, depending on how they’re used. However, the available evidence has kept on building, even as LFT usage has …
£34k compensation after employer ignores Carpal Tunnel Syndrome A receptionist with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome at a children’s soft play centre in Horsham, Surrey, has been awarded over £34,000 compensation after her employer ignored the advice of occupational health. The full judgement from London South Employment Tribunal was recently published, showing how Let’s Explore Ltd failed …
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Aston Martin payout after failing to make reasonable adjustments An Aston Martin worker with a spinal condition has been awarded £36,000 at an Employment Tribunal. The Tribunal found that Aston Martin had failed in their duty to make reasonable adjustments. The decision highlighted prime examples of adjustments that the Tribunal viewed as reasonable and expected Aston Martin to …
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Changes to DVLA medical certification The government has implemented more changes to medical certification processes, with DVLA medical questionnaires now able to be certified by a broad range of healthcare professionals. The changes, which became effective on the 20th July, enable healthcare professionals other than doctors to complete DVLA medical questionnaires. This is relevant for …
Long Covid could be a disability An Employment Tribunal has decided that Long Covid may be a disability, which highlights to employers how the Equality Act 2010 can be applied. The case in question (Mrs H Matthews v Razors Edge Group Ltd) was held in November 2021 and, following further representations, has just been finalised …