Opinion

    Annie Gray Schofield Sweeney

    Bullying, sexual harassment and discrimination at work – how to embed a ‘prevention not cure’ approach

    Changes to employment legislation relating to sexual harassment at work, which came into force in October 2024, imposed a new ‘preventative’ legal duty on employers, requiring them to be more proactive in preventing sexual harassment from occurring.

    By Annie Gray, Schofield Sweeney law firm on 05 May 2026

    PPE That Fits Image

    Ill-fitting PPE is more than uncomfortable – it’s unsafe

    For years, workers across several industries have relied on PPE which was never designed to fit them properly, putting both their comfort and their safety at risk. The CIOB’s #PPEThatFits campaign and a new British Standard are now driving a long-overdue shift towards inclusive protective equipment.

    By CIOB (Chartered Institute of Building) and #PPEThatFits campaign on 08 May 2026