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Workers' rights to rest breaks at work - length of breaks, how your age affects rest breaks, exceptions to the rules for shift workers, young people, and drivers
Workers over 18 are usually entitled to 3 types of break - rest breaks at…
Employers can say when employees take rest breaks during work time as long…
Workers may be entitled to ‘compensatory rest’ if they don’t have the…
Workers aren’t entitled to the 3 general types of rest break if they work…
Young workers (above school leaving age and under 18) are usually entitled…
Workers who can’t take or aren’t allowed rest breaks should speak to their…
Guidance for people with symptoms of a respiratory infection including COVID-19, or a positive test result for COVID-19.
Guidance primarily aimed at local responders covering some common issues that may arise during the Recovery Phase of an emergency in the UK.
Looking into how some factors that can influence the performance of people on board can lead to more accidents as well as how to mitigate or control these factors.
Services and facilities providing treatment and support for wounded, sick and injured service personnel.
Advice and guidance on protecting animal welfare on farms, in transport, at markets and at slaughter.
Employers guide to assessing fitness to work, including asking for medical evidence, fit notes, and dealing with long term or frequent absences.
Guidance on managing and using bed rails safely.
Hanbury Strategy tracked general public opinion on behalf of the Cabinet Office between 28 March and 10 July 2020 on the subject of perceptions of coronavirus.
How the EU drivers' hours rules for goods vehicles work.
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