Statutory guidance for frontline professionals updated

The guidance was first published in 2014 and relates to the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 (ASBCPA), which provides police, local authorities and social housing providers with a range of tools and powers to respond quickly to anti-social behaviour (ASB) and to ensure victims have a say in the way that complaints are dealt with.

The guidance has been revised on several occasions since its publication. The most recent version which was published in June 2022 saw the introduction of Expedited Public Space Protection Orders (EPSPO). EPSPOs were introduced under section 82 of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022, and are intended to protect the public from harm that may be caused by some protests in the vicinity of schools and sites providing NHS vaccination services.

Meet our Team

This month we find out more about Cathy Lord, Senior Paralegal in our Housing Property Team. 

Upcoming Webinars

Housing Managment - Gas & Electrical Access Injunctions - 23rd August at 10am. 

ASB - Psych Reports & Questions To Experts - 31st August at 10.30am

Click here to book a place at either of these. 

How hot is too hot (to work)?

The recent record-breaking temperatures and the first ever red heatwave warning from the Met Office has led to calls from some MPs and unions for legislation to be introduced to put a limit on workplace temperatures to 30 degrees, or 27 degrees for workers doing strenuous work. There has also been calls for employers to have a statutory duty to introduce control measures, such as ventilation or moving staff away from sources of heat.

Whilst heat can cause significant consequences for some people, including dizziness, fainting, heat stroke, tiredness, or even death, there is no limit on the maximum temperature at work. Rather, the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 (SI 1992/3004) requires employers to ensure that temperatures in all workplaces inside buildings are reasonable. Employers also have a duty of care for their employees, regardless of where they work.

The Supreme Court clarifies the position on holiday pay for part year workers with variable hours

Decision

The Supreme Court has ratified the decisions of the Employment Appeals Tribunal and the Court of Appeal in dismissing the case of Harpur Trust.

This means that workers who do not work throughout the entire year are entitled to 5.6 weeks paid leave each year, rather than a pro-rated equivalent for the amount of hours they work.

ICYMI - Webinar Recordings 

Our Housing Litigation Team have presented several training session in recent months, if you would like a copy of any of the recordings please get in touch with Catherine Furniss. 

• Housing Management 
  • Tenancy Sign Up
  • Assignment & Mutual Exchange
  • Property Condition
• ASB
  • Capacity in Litigation 
  • Dementia
  • Safeguarding and Making Referrals
  • Autism
  • Substance abuse & mental health

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