£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
Pregnant workers law changed The law says that employers must provide safe working environments and manage risks to the health and safety of workers. This includes women of childbearing age. Employers have always been required to conduct a general workplace risk assessment. However, the HSE has issued updated guidance to clarify that all employers must
More professionals can issue fit notes The government has introduced new laws to extend the number of healthcare professionals that can issue fit notes. The change is intended to ease pressure on GPs. Currently only doctors can issue fit notes. This sometimes causes delays in certifying absences from work. From July 1st a much greater
Supporting positive mental health at work Mental Health Awareness Week brought a much-needed spotlight to the biggest cause of absence in the UK. Some research suggests the total cost of mental health problems to the UK economy is £34.9Bn. Other studies show that 1 in 4 people will experience a period of psychological ill health at some point. Before the pandemic
HSE launches online musculoskeletal risk assessment tools The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) has launched free musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) risk assessment tools for businesses. Every business with more than 5 employees is obliged to carry out risk assessments. They are also sometimes recommended by occupational health professionals as step for businesses to consider. The free