UK employers must assess and control heat risks for pregnant workers. That means a pregnancy-specific risk assessment, practical adjustments like cooler spaces, extra breaks and flexible hours, or suitable alternative work. If risks remain, suspend on full pay. This article covers the law, HSE guidance, equality protections, sector examples and a simple action plan tied to heat-health alerts. If you need hands-on support, Specialised HR can help create compliant, values-led policies and put them into practice.

When an employee raises a serious concern but asks you not to act, you still have legal and ethical duties. This guide explains when you must proceed, how to run a proportionate investigation, and how to support the employee while protecting your organisation. It covers UK law, Acas guidance, charity reporting duties, data protection, and step-by-step actions. Specialised HR provides practical help for ethical businesses and charities.

When an employee raises a serious concern but asks you not to act, you still have legal and ethical duties. This guide explains when you must proceed, how to run a proportionate investigation, and how to support the employee while protecting your organisation. It covers UK law, Acas guidance, charity reporting duties, data protection, and step-by-step actions. Specialised HR provides practical help for ethical businesses and charities.