Health and safety for homeworkers: the considerations

This week, Workplace Law is looking at health and safety at home, and considering whether it really is a concern for employers. So what should employers and managers be considering when it comes to the health and safety of their employees working at home?

Under the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (HSWA), employers have a duty to protect the health, safety and welfare of their employees, including homeworkers. The duties imposed under HSWA are the same (or very similar) for ... (901 more words)

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