Employers must avoid subjecting workers (as well as employees) to a detriment if they take steps to protect themselves from work risks, based on a reasonable belief their health and safety is at risk, under new employment laws in force from 31 May 2021.
Employees have long been protected against detriment from their employer if they take certain steps to protect themselves against what they reasonably believe to be risks to their health and safety at work – for example, if they:
Detriments could include disciplinary action or not being paid, for example.
Gareth Dando, Partner in Ramsdens Employment team commented:
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