HSE News and Prosecutions – June 2015
Firm fined for failing to maintain mandatory workers’ insurance A Hednesford-based company was fined £2,500 and ordered to pay £3,191.
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DVLA To Phase Out Paper Licences on June 8th
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is phasing out the paper counterpart and will only issue the photocard driving licence starting 8th June 2015.
Consumer Rights Act 2015 Receives Royal Assent
The Consumer Rights Act 2015 received Royal Assent on 26th March 2015 and will go into force on 1st October 2015.
Eliminating Slavery in Supply Chains
The Modern Slavery Act 2015, expected to come into force this October, will require certain organisations to publish annual reports detailing the steps taken to ensure that neither slavery nor human trafficking have taken place within their businesses or supply chains.