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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…
22 Committee Members have been appointed to the CAC on 7 May 2024.
Product recall for Amazon Basics Executive Desk Chairs presenting a risk of falls and injuries.
Get help to classify various types of vehicles such as mobility scooters, dumpers and utility vehicles, all-terrain vehicles and e-bikes for import and export.
Updates on the work of the SSRO
Guidance on managing and using bed rails safely.
Check if an item of upholstered domestic seating is a waste or non-waste item and, if it is waste, identify if it contains persistent organic pollutants (POPs).
Product recall for John Lewis Cloud Velvet Dining Chairs Set of 2 presenting a risk of injuries as there is potential for the chair's legs to break causing a risk of falls and injury to the user.
Identify, describe, classify and manage waste upholstered domestic seating containing persistent organic pollutants (POPs).
Product recall for cushion covers for multiple garden furniture products sold by Aldi due to the deterioration of their fire-retardant effectiveness.
Check the tariff classification for animal beds.
Product Safety Report for Baby Rocking Chair, BRC-0001 presenting a serious risk of injuries.
Product Recall for ByKallevig Wayner black faux leather upholstered dining chair presenting a medium risk of fire.
Notices of publication and a consolidated list of references of pre-Exit European Assessment Documents for construction products.
Product Recall for Trust GXT 705R Ryon Gaming Chair presenting a risk of fire.
General information for medical professionals about the assessing fitness to drive guide.
Product recall for CAZ upholstered sofas and chairs presenting a high risk of fire.
Product Safety Report for wooden baby high chair presenting a serious risk of entrapment.
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