Issue 799

HSE guidance on accessible workplaces

The UK body responsible for health and safety has issued proposals about how to make workplaces more welcoming for people with impairments and health issues.

Settlement terms

When opting out of employment rights, employees cannot agree not to bring a complaint about an issue that they were unaware of when they signed the accord.

Incomplete investigation

When investigating an incident at work, employers must bear in mind the importance of having a thorough procedure, even if they consider it to be unnecessary.