A summary of the HR and H&S updates issued in May 2019. HR Updates Amber alerts Must an employer keep records of employees’ actual hours worked? Should disciplinary proceedings be postponed pending police investigations? Paramedic who fell out of ambulance was unfairly dismissed H&S updates Amber alerts NHS Trust fined over asbestos exposure

A summary of the HR and H&S updates issued in April 2019. HR Updates Amber alerts Keeping in touch with staff on maternity leave Immigration – Tier 2 threshold reduced to protect NHS Final written warning without investigation Unfair dismissal for misleading an employee during a re-structure Green alerts Leaving the EU and the impact

A summary of the HR and H&S updates issued in March 2019. HR Updates Red alerts Reminder – payslip changes in April Pensions Auto-enrolment contributions – 6th April 2019 Tax on termination payments – 6th April 2019 Amber alerts Failure to make reasonable adjustments cost a GP practice £45,000 88 year old NHS secretary wins

Needlestick, along with other sharps injuries can be a significant hazard for Practices.  Contaminated needles, as well as scalpels, razors, IV cannulae and other sharps may expose healthcare workers to blood borne viruses such as HIV, Hepatitis B or C. To help manage these risks the Health and Safety (Sharps Instruments in Healthcare) Regulations were

Making sure everyone is sitting comfortably and correctly at work can be challenging.  However, should an employee complain of discomfort such as neck, shoulder or back pain whilst at their workstation, then it’s important that this is addressed. In the first instance the employee should complete a DSE self-assessment.  The assessment should then be reviewed

A summary of the HR and H&S updates issued in September 2018. HR Updates Red alerts Childcare Voucher Scheme closes 4th October 2018 Amber alerts Tier 2 sponsorship of international doctors Do your criminal record checks breach GDPR? H&S updates Amber alerts Company fined for failing to undertake asbestos assessment Red alerts Increases to health

A summary of the HR and H&S updates issued in August 2018. HR Updates Amber alerts Dismissing just prior to 2 years’ service Can employees with childcare commitments ignore designated start times? H&S updates No H&S updates