University faces HSE investigation over stress claims The University of Birmingham is being investigated by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) after repeated complaints about work-related stress not being acted upon. Concerns were raised by staff and the University and College Union (UCU) about high levels of workplace stress and a perceived lack of support […]
At the end of 2024 the government took the controversial decision to overlook the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman’s recommendation to award compensation to those people represented by the Women Against State Pension Increases (WASPI) campaign. The WASPI campaign centred on the increase of state pension age for women born in the 1950s, which many
The Labour government came into office with the promise of boosting growth in the British economy. With this in mind the Get Britain Working White Paper was published by the DWP in November 2024. The launch was accompanied by much coverage in the spoken and written national media. The White Paper seeks to improve productivity.
A short summary of our recent media coverage and insights Occupational Health Assessment Ltd (OHA Ltd) are the UKs only Certified B-Corp Occupational Health Provider. We are increasingly a leading voice in topical conversations relating to workforce wellbeing, Human Resources (HR) issues, employee benefits and (of course) occupational health assessments. Below is a brief summary
£900k fine after failing to protect health A recent high-profile case involving a £900,000 fine for exposure to Legionella highlights crucial considerations for HR managers tasked with maintaining a safe environment, especially in sectors managing residential guests or communal properties. Legionella bacteria can be deadly (causing Legionnaire’s disease) and a Health & Safety Executive (HSE)
Welcoming Steve Herbert as Brand Ambassador Steve Herbert has joined Occupational Health Assessment Ltd in the newly-created role of Brand Ambassador. Steve is a well-known presenter, writer and commentator on human resources (HR), employee benefits and reward issues having spent almost 40 years in the sector. For the last two decades, he has been a
Return to office working disadvantaged disabled employee A Scottish Employment Tribunal has decided that an employer failed in its’ duty to support a disabled employee when refusing a request to work from home. The employer, Accountant in Bankruptcy, is the Scottish government agency responsible for administering the process of personal bankruptcy and corporate insolvency. They
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Anglian Water liable for “harassing”employee while off sick Anglian Water Group has been found liable for harassment after asking an employee to return to work from sick leave too quickly after surgery. A recently published Employment Tribunal judgement shows the risks to employers of contacting employees while they are unwell and of seeking an early return to work.
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£27K Tribunal award for failing to make reasonable adjustments A recent employment tribunal ruling has highlighted the importance of making reasonable adjustments for employees with disabilities. In the latest case, a worker was awarded £27,000 after their employer failed to meet their obligations, underscoring a critical compliance risk for businesses. The remedy hearing held in
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Headteacher wins disability discrimination case Kelly Vaughan, a headteacher at Bedminster Down School, recently won a significant disability discrimination claim after Ofsted deemed her “unfit” to lead due to her health issues. Vaughan, who has a debilitating autoimmune condition (MS), argued that her poor Ofsted rating was directly related to her disability. Vaughan had asked
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