The European Commission has highlighted that 3rd November was Equal Pay Day in Europe – the point in the year when women effectively stop getting paid compared to their male colleagues. This happens because the average hourly pay of women in Europe is currently 16.3% lower than that of men.

Sexual harassment has been hitting the headlines on an almost daily basis recently, with much of the reporting focused on the film industry, and disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein.

A Danish study has been published, finding that sexual harassment in the workplace can lead to depression as well as absence from work.

Three Northern Irish women have received settlements totalling £15,500 after it was found they were subjected to pregnancy or maternity discrimination in their workplaces.

Ladders are used extensively at work in many different jobs and industries, and when used safely they can be a useful and effective piece of work equipment.