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All items: Health and safety

Should an employer insist that holiday is taken?

Updated to reflect legislation in place from 1 January 2024 confirming the circumstances in which annual leave can be carried forward.
Is an employer obliged to carry out an individual risk assessment for all pregnant employees?
Is an employer obliged to carry out an individual risk assessment for all new mothers returning to work from maternity leave?
Is there a maximum workplace temperature beyond which employees cannot be expected to work?
Must employers provide equipment for employees who work from home?
How should an employer carry out a risk assessment for a homeworker?
Can an employer insist on its employees having a flu vaccination?
What should employers consider when producing a crisis management policy for employees on international assignments, eg to respond to a natural disaster or terrorist attack?
Do employers have any duties in relation to flu jabs for employees?
Should employers allow vaping in the workplace?

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