HR Updates
TRW urges industry to prioritise quality to ensure braking safety
Date: Thursday 28 March 2024
TRW, a ZF Aftermarket brand, is encouraging technicians and factors to prioritise quality when opting for braking parts, to ensure safety standards are upheld. Highlighting the significance of brake m…
Glen Callum Associates debates: ‘Are we seeing the death or resurrection of the recruitment database?’
Date: Friday 24 November 2023
With the recruitment market in a constant state of flux, with new trends and technologies entering the equation, Glen Callum Associates (GCA) has revealed that having access to a database of industry …
Benathlon: Join the September fitness challenge and make a difference!
Date: Thursday 24 August 2023
Are you ready to make an impact? Take part in Ben's September Benathlon Challenge – an incredible fundraising event that not only boosts fitness but also supports automotive industry colleagues. Throu…
Ben: Summertime support
Date: Friday 11 August 2023
Here's what some people in the automotive industry have said after contacting Ben for support... “I was reluctant to call Ben - typical man, not asking for help… but I did and after the first few minu…
Make sure you are working safely with DSE
Date: Friday 04 August 2023
All employers must protect workers from the health risks of working with display screen equipment (DSE). Incorrect use of DSE or poorly designed workstations or work environments can lead to pain in n…
Free webinar – MSDs and whole body-vibration from driving: manage the risk to your workforce
Date: Friday 04 August 2023
This free webinar will focus on how to effectively manage the risk of MSDs and whole-body vibration from driving. Date: 25 September 2023, 10.30 - 11.30am It is aimed at fleet managers, health and sa…
The automotive family is invited to ‘Rev up 4 Ben’ in new campaign
Date: Tuesday 04 July 2023
Ben is inviting the automotive community to ‘Rev up 4 Ben’ and create an ultimate driving playlist, with songs handpicked by industry people, influencers and enthusiasts. The purpose of the campaign i…
Support from HMRC: Webinars on payments of expenses and employee benefits
Date: Thursday 22 June 2023
HMRC is running a series of live webinars to provide the latest information on how to deal with tax and National Insurance regarding expenses and benefits for both employees and directors. Webinar att…
LPG forklift truck fire risk: safety notice issued
Date: Friday 09 June 2023
HSE has issued a safety notice after becoming aware of a number of fires on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) powered forklift trucks and other similar vehicles that have occurred during start-up. The bui…
“It’s important not to get caught out.” - New SARs guidance for employers issued
Date: Friday 26 May 2023
The right of access, commonly referred to as a subject access request or SAR, gives someone the right to request a copy of their personal information from organisations. This includes where they got t…
Understanding right to work and minimum wage eligibility
Date: Thursday 11 May 2023
All employers in the UK have a responsibility to prevent illegal working. You do this by conducting simple right to work checks before you employ someone, to make sure the individual is not disqualifi…
IMI set to represent the motor industry in All-Party Parliament Group on the Future of Employability
Date: Thursday 20 April 2023
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has been appointed as an Advisory Board member to the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on the Future of Employability. The appointment places the IMI in t…
Ben: The results are in...
Date: Wednesday 12 April 2023
April is Stress Awareness Month, and Ben has revealed the results from their latest survey in which 66% of automotive workers identified stress as the most common health & wellbeing issue they fac…
Are you paying the new NMW rates correctly – live HMRC webinars
Date: Monday 06 March 2023
On 1 April 2023, the government will be increasing the National Living Wage (NLW) for workers aged 23 years and over by 9.7% to £10.42. This 92 pence increase is the largest ever cash increase to the …
HSE home working guidance and resources
Date: Wednesday 01 March 2023
As an employer, you have the same health and safety responsibilities for people working at home as for any other worker. HSE's home working guidance provides details of straightforward actions to mana…
HSE issue warning about H&S posters
Date: Wednesday 22 February 2023
The Health & Safety Executive has warned employers to check that they are not buying fake health and safety law posters advising that only HSE can approve a version of the health and safety law po…
CMA reminds employers to avoid anti-competitive practices
Date: Friday 10 February 2023
The CMA has published new easy-to-read materials, which seek to boost business compliance and remind employers of their legal obligations to avoid collusion when it comes to employee pay, working cond…
The IMI launches Automotive Diversity Network
Date: Thursday 26 January 2023
Focused on driving diversity in the automotive sector, the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has launched the Automotive Diversity Network. Its creation provides the unique opportunity for Equity,…
Advice from Lawgistics: Redundancy Process
Date: Thursday 19 January 2023
Consultation with the selected pool is the best practice as well as lawful. Notifying an employee of termination of employment because of redundancy without engaging in a fair process will likely be d…
Update from Lawgistics: Changes in Rights to Flexible Working Requests
Date: Thursday 19 January 2023
The employer will have a duty to discuss alternative forms of flexible working as opposed to simply rejecting a request. On 5 December 2022, a government announcement stated that it proposes to remove…
HSE has guidance on keeping workplace temperature reasonable
Date: Friday 02 December 2022
As winter takes hold, you can find helpful advice from HSE on keeping people as comfortable as possible when working in the cold. There is also guidance on protecting workers from hot temperatures. Th…
Ben’s Health & Wellbeing survey is back for 2022
Date: Friday 25 November 2022
Ben, the automotive industry charity, has announced the launch of its 2022 Health and Wellbeing survey and is encouraging as many people as possible who work in the automotive industry to share their …
Jepson & Co become IAAF members
Date: Friday 11 November 2022
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has announced the addition of number plate manufacturer, Jepson & Co, to its ever-growing membership. A leading manufacturer of number plat…
Record numbers not looking for work due to long-term illness
Date: Thursday 13 October 2022
The number of people not looking for work because they are suffering from a long-term illness has hit a record high, latest official figures show. The economic inactivity rate increased by 0.6 percent…
Chancellor's mini budget: the main points
Date: Friday 23 September 2022
Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has outlined a series of measures he believes will boost growth. The basic rate of income tax has been cut to 19p in April 2023 and the top rate of tax for higher earners ab…
Information from HMRC on changes to NI rates
Date: Thursday 22 September 2022
The government has announced in-year reductions to National Insurance rates and the cancellation of the Health and Social Care Levy as a separate tax. HMRC are highlighting these changes to allow busi…
Avoiding falls from workplace vehicles
Date: Friday 12 August 2022
Falls from vehicles are among the most common accidents involving workplace transport. By law, employers must take suitable and effective measures to: prevent anyone from falling a distance that is l…
Garages urged to gear up for next MOT surge
Date: Friday 12 August 2022
A leading aftermarket online specialist has called for independent garages to look ahead and plan how to profitably manage their workload ahead of the impending MOT surge. Jim Lang, from Garage Servic…
Health and safety law poster – what you need to know
Date: Friday 29 July 2022
The HSE's poster explains British health and safety laws and lists what workers and their employers should do. If you employ anyone, you must either: • display the health and safety law poster where y…
Parents whose babies require neonatal care to receive paid leave under new law backed by government
Date: Monday 18 July 2022
Thousands of parents whose babies require specialist care after birth will be able to take additional paid time off work, under new legislation backed by the government. A baby who is born prematurely…
Temperature in the workplace: working safely in hot conditions
Date: Friday 15 July 2022
In offices or similar environments, the temperature in workplaces must be reasonable. There's no law for maximum working temperature, or when it's too hot to work. Employers must stick to health and s…
Lawgistics Legal Updates: Change management
Date: Monday 11 July 2022
“The only constant in life is change.” – Heraclitus of Ephesus The same can be said of business, though some employees will resist change, and the challenge for a business is how to effectively implem…
Webinar explaining how PPE Regulations have changed
Date: Monday 11 July 2022
On 6 April 2022 the Personal Protective Equipment at Work (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (PPER 2022) came into force. They amend the 1992 Regulations (PPER 1992), and extend employers’ and employees’ du…
Introducing BenWell – a new wellbeing platform designed for the automotive community
Date: Thursday 30 June 2022
To mark the beginning of World Wellbeing Week, Ben, the automotive industry charity, is proud to announce the nationwide launch of BenWell – its pioneering new wellbeing platform, developed specifical…
Latest advice from Lawgistics
Date: Thursday 30 June 2022
The federation's legal helpline provider, Lawgistics, has recently issued advice on three subjects which should be of interest to IAAF members. Image use without permissionTo be entitled to use the im…
From sick notes to fit notes
Date: Thursday 30 June 2022
From April 2022, a new form of sick note was introduced entitled the statement of fitness for work or “fit note”. Unlike the previous sick notes, fit notes do not require a doctor’s signature in wet i…
Can a notice to terminate employment be withdrawn?
Date: Thursday 30 June 2022
Occasionally, an employer may come across circumstances when previously served notice to terminate employment, for whatever reason, may need to be withdrawn before termination becomes effective. In th…
It’s time to rise and shine for Ben’s Big Breakfast!
Date: Friday 24 June 2022
Following the huge success of last year’s Big Breakfast event, Ben, the automotive industry charity, is bringing the nationwide fundraising initiative back for 2022, aiming to raise even more life-sav…
Is it time you had your own MOT?
Date: Thursday 16 June 2022
During Men’s Health Week and Ben, the automotive industry charity, has been encouraging everyone in the automotive community, (not just the guys), to take an MOT test. Not for their vehicle, but a per…
It’s ‘Conversation Week’ and Ben announces new UK roadshow – ‘Ben on the Road’
Date: Friday 27 May 2022
This week is National Conversation Week here in the UK – an opportunity to pause and take some time to connect with our family, friends and colleagues. To mark the occasion, Ben, the automotive indust…
Exol Lubricants and Chemodex join forces with Taylors Transport for British Truck Racing Championship
Date: Friday 27 May 2022
Exol Lubricants and one of its distributors Chemodex are sponsoring Taylors Transport Racing in the new season of the British Truck Racing Championship (BTRC). Taylors Transport Racing is headed up by…
Managing stress: tips and advice from Ben
Date: Thursday 28 April 2022
Ben's recent health & wellbeing survey showed that stress is the most common issue affecting automotive people. Not only that, the survey also highlighted that stress at work is higher for automot…
Advice from Lawgistics: Pandemic impact on annual leave entitlement
Date: Thursday 28 April 2022
The change in March 2020 allowed for four weeks of annual leave to be carried over. So, as a reminder, any carried over leave must be used in 2022! In previous legal updates, Lawgistics have advised a…
COVID-19 restrictions are being replaced by public health advice
Date: Wednesday 13 April 2022
COVID-19 will remain a public health issue and guidance for workplaces is being replaced with public health advice. You can check the latest position and timescales for the nation you are working in: …
PPE at work regulations have changed
Date: Monday 11 April 2022
The new Personal Protective Equipment at Work (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (PPER 2022) have now come into force. They amend the 1992 Regulations (PPER 1992). Under PPER 2022, the types of duties and r…
Overcoming the current talent crises with the right technology
Date: Thursday 07 April 2022
Like many industries, the independent automotive aftermarket industry has faced a growing talent shortage that is compounding year-on-year, with an ageing workforce and tight supply of younger skilled…
Advice from Lawgistics: The current legislation regarding pre-employment checks on foreign recruits is due to change from 6 April 2022
Date: Thursday 31 March 2022
The IAAF's legal helpline provider, Lawgistics, have highlighted upcoming changes to the legislation on pre-employment checks on foreign recruits. As an employer, you are obligated to ensure you only …
Having trouble sleeping? advice and support from Ben
Date: Wednesday 23 March 2022
If you’re struggling with sleep, it would seem you’re not the only one! According to Ben's recent health and wellbeing survey, 1 in 2 automotive people have been affected by poor sleep. It’s recommend…
Health and Social Care – National Insurance contribution uplift
Date: Monday 28 February 2022
HMRC is requesting the assistance of businesses to help employees understand that the increased National Insurance contribution of 1.25 percentage points from 6 April 2022 is helping fund the NHS, hea…
Worried about the rising cost of living? Some advice and support from Ben
Date: Monday 28 February 2022
Worrying about money has probably affected us all at one time or another, but with living costs rising at their fastest rate for 30 years it’s affecting more people than ever right now. Whether that's…
