Health and safety

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  FAQs

  What does "suitable" alternative work mean in relation to a pregnant employee who cannot do their normal job for health and safety reasons?

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  FAQs

  What are the consequences for a pregnant employee of refusing an offer of suitable alternative employment made for health and safety reasons?

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  Where a pregnant employee is suspended on health and safety grounds will this trigger their maternity leave at a certain point?

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  Employment law cases

  Case round-up

  Niki Walker, managing associate at Addleshaw Goddard, details the latest rulings.

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  FAQs

  Are there any specific health and safety obligations relating to the employment of older workers?

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  Employment law cases

  Pregnancy risk assessments are triggered by potential for harm

  A recent appeal judgment clarifies when an employer should assess the risks for a pregnant worker, reports Howard Fidderman

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  FAQs

  Is there a minimum workplace temperature below which employees cannot be expected to work?

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  FAQs

  If an employee agrees to work more than the limit imposed by the Working Time Regulations 1998, can the employer be held liable if the employee becomes ill as a result of working long hours?

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  FAQs

  Can an employer offer an employee less money for alternative work during their pregnancy where they cannot do their normal job because of the risks involved?

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  FAQs

  If a pregnant employee is given suitable alternative work during their pregnancy, is their right to return to work after maternity leave the right to return to this job or to their normal position?