This work covers employer duties to protect staff health and wellbeing in the workplace, including health and safety requirements, managing mental health and wellbeing programs, handling sickness absence and return-to-work processes, and addressing discrimination and reasonable adjustments under equality law. A solicitor in this area advises on implementing policies, reviewing contracts and policies, handling whistleblowing or grievances, and representing or advising employers or employees in disputes related to workplace wellbeing and health and safety obligations. The exact procedures and remedies hinge on the Health and Safety at Work Act, equality legislation, and relevant employment law frameworks.
What a solicitor handles in these matters
A solicitor handles provisions, structures, procedures and interactions such as carrying out risk assessments, implementing health and safety policies, advising on reasonable adjustments for ill or disabled staff, handling sickness absence, managing disciplinary and grievance processes, and liaising with regulatory bodies and employment tribunals. The work involves interaction with occupational health professionals, human resources teams, and external regulators to address breaches and to minimise liability and disruption.
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