£134k award for disability discrimination A wholly owned subsidiary of the London Borough of Hounslow, Coalo Ltd, has been ordered to pay over £134,000 in compensation at an Employment Tribunal. The Tribunal found the employer guilty of disability discrimination against an employee who had a bad back. The Tribunal also found the employer had failed to […]
Joinery company fined £25,000 A woodworking and joinery company has been fined £25,000 after failing to control its employees’ exposure to wood dust. Wood dust, when inhaled, can be incredibly dangerous and cause long-term respiratory problem, including occupational asthma. The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) has the right to enter any UK business premises to assess health and
Private school fined £50k over radon gas exposure An independent school has been fined £50,000 after employees and pupils were exposed to high levels of radon gas. Radon is a gas which comes from the rocks and soil found everywhere in the UK. It is radioactive. It can’s been seen, smelt or tasted. Special equipment
£200k fine for causing Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome A business has been fined £200,000 for failing to protect two workers from an occupational hazard: Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS). Ross & Catherall Ltd is a leader in the manufacture and supply of metal bars for industrial applications. Two employees carried out arange of tasks, including using vibrating tools, whilst
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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 and St Elizabeth) had
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