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The employment law team at Shadbolt and Co answer a range of workplace questions
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Stressed-out about stress? Well get a grip – employers will be liable in only very specific circumstances, says John McMullen
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Even best-practice employers are switching on to the benefits of liability cover. Here’s some advice on how to pick the policy that’s best for your organisation. By Gary Freer and …
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Employers have been slow to recognise driving as a major risk factor to staff. But with shocking new statistics, practitioners are being forced to sit up and take notice
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Study into antihistamines packaged as non-sedative reveals high level of drowsiness among users
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With back pain costing employers £5bn a year in absenteeism, managing the problem is of fundamental importance. Recognising this, a research team has set out new guidelines on dealing with inflicted staff
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National guidance for ovarian cancer will prevent women from missing out on the latest drug treatment, health minister John Denham has announced. Last month Denham welcomed publication of guidance from …
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Learning for life
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A survey of GP practices showed they are not practising what they preach when it comes to health and safety
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This month’s letters Need for a multidisciplinary approach I would like to make a comment on your Scotland’s Health at Work (Shaw) article in the April issue. I strongly agree …
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Nine out of 10 people with mental health problems say there is a link between physical and mental health, a survey by the national charity Mind showed. It examined the …
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As more companies call on the services of occupational health nurses, demand for education at various levels will increase. Nurse educators should aim to raise the profile of education in …
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Stress affects managers as well as junior staff, research by the Institute of Management shows. Nearly three-quarters of executives surveyed felt stress adversely affects their health, but only 30 per …
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This week’s news Asthma practice There will be a code of practice to counter asthma in the workplace, the Health and Safety Commission announced following a meeting on World Asthma …
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In handling sickness absence, practitioners need to be watchful of the Disability Discrimination Act