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The right to mental health in the workplace Oct

WEBOne in five adults have experienced mental health issues in Northern Ireland, a rate 25% higher than in England. A report published by the Audit Office this year further revealed …

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Managing Mental Health in the Workplace May

WEBMental health is one of the main causes of absence from work, with 'work-related stress' being cited as the most common mental health condition causing absence.A recent …

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Hospitals & Healthcare A&L Goodbody LLP

WEBThe Hospitals & Healthcare Group is an all-island multidisciplinary team providing industry focused, full service, specialist legal advice to the health and social care sectors. We …

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Health and Safety Authority publishes its Annual Review of …

WEBIn December 2020, the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) published its Annual Review of Workplace Injury, Illness and Fatality Statistics for 2018-2019.This report details the …

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COVID-19: Re-evaluate your risk assessment

WEBStep 1 - Review existing arrangements for risk management in the light of the changed circumstances. Risk assessments may no longer be valid in light of the COVID-19 crisis. …

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Explicit consent required to use personal data for health research

WEBA controller who is carrying out health research that commenced prior to 8 August 2018, who processes or further processes personal data for that health research after 8 …

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Sentencing in fatal accident health and safety cases: is €1m the

WEBOther recent health and safety cases which offer guidance on sentencing. In March 2017, Aer Lingus were fined €250,000 following the death of a cargo driver at the airport. The …

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Hospitals & Healthcare: Experience A&L Goodbody LLP

WEBA maternity hospital obtaining healthcare injunctions facilitating the treatment of adult patients who lack capacity to consent to elective treatment or treatment in pregnancy as …

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COVID-19 essential update for employers: New Illness Benefit

WEBThe matter of employee pay and managing COVID-19 is continuously evolving and will need to be kept under review by employers, particularly if the public health situation …

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ALG advises Icon on its proposed acquisition of PRA Health …

WEBA&L Goodbody is pleased to be advising longstanding client Icon plc, alongside Cahill Gordon & Reindel, on its proposed acquisition of PRA Health Sciences in a cash and …

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The need to exercise ‘caution’ when engaging with regulatory

WEBSpeedread . A recent High Court decision in Health Products Regulatory Authority v Anne Rossi has confirmed that regulatory authorities can interview suspects on a voluntary …

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Menopause and the world of work – Quick, quick, slow

WEBTypically, employees seeking redress must rely on the Health and Safety at Work (Northern Ireland) Order 1978 and indirectly on the existing protected characteristics of age, sex …

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COVID-19: Employers and Personal Protective Equipment

WEBIn ordinary times, the personal protective equipment (PPE) provisions in the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007 (the 2007 Regulations) …

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COVID-19: Working from home Mar

WEBIf you require further information or assistance in relation to health and safety advice arising from COVID-19, please contact Alison Fanagan, Consultant, Jason Milne, Partner or …

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COVID-19: Summary of the Emergency Measures in the Public …

WEBThe Act permit the Mental Health Tribunals to continue unimpeded for the duration of the exceptional circumstances caused by the pandemic. This will be done by broadening the …

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EDPB publishes guidelines on processing health data for COVID …

WEBThe EDPB anticipates health data being transferred cross-border both within and outside the EEA for the purposes of scientific research in the context of the COVID-19 outbreak. …

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ALG Belfast office announces partnership with wellbeing charity …

WEBOur Belfast office has announced social enterprise and wellbeing charity Inspire as its new charity partner. It will support Inspire’s valuable work in delivering mental health, …

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COVID-19: European Commission publishes guidance on Public …

WEBThe European Commission has published helpful guidance which acknowledges that direct award of contracts to suppliers without tender competitions may be justified at this time. …

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Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018 (Sale and Supply of Alcohol …

WEBThe Regulations were made under powers given to the Minister for Health under the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018 (the Act). The Act, which has not yet fully commenced, was …

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COVID-19: Impact on the Irish Planning System

WEBOver the past number weeks, all areas of Government, business and daily life have experienced unprecedented disruption in response to the COVID-19 public health …

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COVID-19 and Public Procurement in Ireland: Not so novel

WEBThere is an increased requirement for essential goods and services (particularly from health authorities) at short notice. The EU procurement rules already provide a toolbox which …

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New Construction (Design and Management) Regulations

WEBThe Construction Industry Training Board has also produced guidance which sets out, in practical terms, what actions are required to deliver building and construction projects in …

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