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 Mrs R Davies v
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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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The Harrods Scandal The developing scandal about occupational health at Harrods has started to focus on alleged practices in the Corporate Health department. A number of ex-employees have alleged that inappropriate medical tests were conducted and that results were shared with Mr Fayed without their consent. If true, the allegations are a serious breach of confidence and trust,
£185,000 disability discrimination award A former Assistant Manager at a Lancashire children’s home has been awarded £185,000 after an employment tribunal ruled that she had been unfairly dismissed and subjected to disability discrimination. Dee Leigh, who worked at the Warwick Avenue home in Clayton-le-Moors, brought a case against Lancashire County Council for disability harassment and
HR Director wins Tribunal A tribunal has ruled in favour of an HR director with ADHD. Sarah Bradley, claimed she was discriminated against by her employer, The Royal Mint, after they refused to allow her to retract her resignation. Bradley argued that her decision to resign was impulsive and made while she was emotionally unwell, a consequence of