Max Winthrop, partner and head of the employment law team at Short, Richardson & Forth, explores the key areas employers will have to consider when deciding how to reopen the workplace safely.
Government measures intended to reduce health risks during the coronavirus pandemic add a new layer of complexity to employers' health and safety responsibilities. Louis Wustemann examines what employers need to do to remain compliant.
Practical guidance on identifying and managing health and safety risks, including the duties to carry out risk assessments under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations.
One current issue for HR is those employees who are concerned about being required to come into work during the coronavirus crisis. Consultant editor Darren Newman considers what the health and safety provisions of the Employment Rights Act 1996 mean for such employees.
Updated to flag up for line managers and assessors the requirement to handle personal data gathered during the hazard assessment in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation, in force from 25 May 2018.