Guidance has been updated on the statutory requirement for certain businesses to develop an annual statement each year, detailing what steps have been taken to ensure modern slavery is not taking place in their business or supply chains. The Modern Slavery Act 2015 requires organisations with a turnover of at least £36 million to develop a slavery and human trafficking statement each year. The slavery and human trafficking statement should set out what steps organisations have taken to ensure modern slavery is not taking place in their business or supply chains.
Transparency in supply chains: a practical guide – this updated document provides guidance on:
who is required to publish a statement how to write a slavery and human trafficking statement how to approve and publish the statement.
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Mental health in the workplace 11 October 2017
World Mental Health day took place this week with the theme focusing on mental health in the workplace. Acas has published new guidance to help employers.
The Government's Department of Health advises that one in four of us will experience mental ill health at some point in our lives.
People that feel good about themselves often work productively, interact well with colleagues and make a valuable contribution to the workplace.
A recent CIPD study highlighted the impact that mental ill health can have on organisations. The study found that:
37% of sufferers are more likely to get into conflict with colleagues 57% find it harder to juggle multiple tasks 80% find it difficult to concentrate 62% take longer to do tasks 50% are potentially less patient with customers/clients.
The study also found that, for the first time, stress is the major cause of long-term absence in manual and non-manual workers.
It is clear to see why it is important that employers and their staff take steps to promote positive mental health and support those experiencing mental ill health.
Visit Acas’ website where you will find an abundance of free guidance, e-learning modules, case studies and details of where to go for further support with mental health issues in the workplace.
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Universal Credit roll-out in Scotland 6 October 2017
Recipients of Universal Credit in Scotland will be offered two new ways to help them manage their money.
From 4 October, people in Scotland making new claims in full service Universal Credit areas will have the choice of changing the frequency of their payments from once to twice monthly, and to have the housing cost element of their Universal Credit paid directly to their landlord.
These choices will be delivered by the Department for Work and Pensions on behalf of the Scottish Government.
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