FW: Inside your newsletter: Upcoming Employment Law updates, Blood Cancer Awareness Month

Welcome to your September roundup! This month, we look at the crucial Employment Law updates coming this October, shine a light on Blood Cancer Awareness Month, and explore new insights into managing mental health in the workplace. 

NOTE: With the Grenfell Inquiry’s final report now published, we’ll be sending out a safety alert to our Health & Safety clients later this week with our expert view on the findings.

Employment Law update – what’s coming in October? 
New tipping rules ensure employees receive all tips, enhanced sexual harassment measures demand proactive prevention, and updates on predictable work patterns. Find out what’s changing this October and how these changes will affect you – read our full article for all the details. READ NOW.

Blood Cancer Awareness Month.
September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month, a crucial reminder of the importance of managing cancer-causing chemicals in the workplace. As an employer, you might be wondering about your responsibilities and what steps you need to take. Our Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) guide covers everything you need to know, from legal requirements to risk assessments. LOGIN TO ATLAS AND DOWNLOAD NOW.

Win more work: valuable insights from Your Tender Team. 
In this episode of Citation’s podcast, we sit down with tendering pros James Kent and Nathan Littler from Your Tender Team. From compliance must-haves to avoiding costly mistakes, they spill their top tendering tips—plus, insights on how tendering has evolved post-pandemic. LISTEN NOW.

Over 1 million fit notes issued for mental health last year.
Did you know that mental health was the leading cause of long-term sickness absence in 2023, with over 1 million fit notes issued for mental and behavioural disorders in the UK? Managing employee mental health can be tough, especially for smaller businesses where every team member is key. Read our latest blog to find out more about this challenge and how you can support your employees. READ NOW.