Barry’s training style is spot on. He kept each topic alive and relevant. He regularly checked each of us for our understanding and fully included our colleagues working remotely online. I was dreading the course but Barry has made it so interesting and he is so encouraging that I’m surprised I actually enjoyed it! Thanks Barry!A.Walker - Aster Group

NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety - Barry Wolstenholme

Barry's training style was spot on!

On 10th October, the government introduced the Employment Rights Bill to set out their proposed changes to legislation that had been previewed in their manifesto during the election campaign.We have set out below the key changes proposed in the Bill, but with a caveat that the legislation is subject to ongoing consultation so there is likely to be some amendments before it passes into law. It is also worth noting that the earliest any of the changes are likely to come into effect is 2026 and probably the Autumn of that year.The Bill sets out the following proposed legislation:<ol><li>Protection from unfair dismissal to become a day one right. However, there is likely to some flexibility around here as consultation is ongoing around whether a new employee needs to pass their probation period before gaining the right in full. The length of probation is also a matter for consultation with the government favouring a nine month term.</li><li>Unpaid parental leave and paternity leave to become day one rights.</li><li>A new statutory right to bereavement leave.</li><li>Flexible working will be the “default” from day one of employment with a duty on employers to accommodate requests as far as is reasonable.</li><li>An end to Zero hours contracts and instead a right for workers to have a contract that reflects the hours they regularly work over a 12 week reference period.</li><li>The right for workers to get “reasonable notice” of any changes to their shifts and the right to compensation for ant shifts cancelled without such reasonable notice.</li><li>An end to fire and rehire practices – although the government says it plans to maintain the ability of employers to restructure, to remain viable, if there is no other alternative.</li><li>Removing the lower earnings limit for entitlement to Statutory Sick Pay.</li><li>Removing the three waiting days for Statutory Sick Pay.</li><li>Increasing protection from sexual harassment.</li><li>Increasing protection for pregnant women and new mothers by making it unlawful to dismiss a woman who has had a baby for six months after her return to work (there will be some exceptions to this).</li><li>Requirement for gender pay gap action plans for larger employers.</li><li>Menopause action plans to be published by larger employers.</li></ol>To enforce the above measures through a new enforcement body called the Fair Work Agency will be set up.

On 10th October, the government introduced the Employment Rights Bill to set out their proposed changes to legislation that had been previewed in their manifesto during the election campaign.

Employment Rights Bill Announcement – What you need to know

We've had some exciting things happen so far this September here at SSG…SSG are Bronze Members with Constructing Excellence! Construction Excellence is a membership organisation that drives for a better construction industry. Here at SSG we are all about inspiring people and businesses to work safely through our services, making this affiliation a perfect fit. We are eager to embrace the opportunities that our membership will bring for the future.For more information on Construction Excellence please click NEW PARTNERSHIP ALERT - We are now a partner with Build Torbay! Build Torbay is partnering up with businesses and training providers to equip Torbay residents the right skills and training needed to create a brighter, more sustainable future within the modern construction sector. Through this partnership, we are committed to ensuring that Torbay residents acquire the essential skills and knowledge necessary for a successful career in construction.For more information on what Build Torbay do click . We're excited to be able to support local organisations and communities through partnerships like these, allowing us to give back and invest in the future of the construction industry.

We've had some exciting things happen so far this September here at SSG…

Superb September updates!

The HSE has recently published their work-related fatal injuries statistics for 2024.Figures show that 138 workers were killed in work-related accidents. Click to download the full poster. We have a wide range of health and safety awareness and management courses, take a look .

Work-related fatal injuries in Great Britain 2023/24