When accidents become claims: Understanding employer liability

When an employee, visitor, contractor, or a person in your care is injured, when does responsibility fall on the organisation?
A workplace accident can have consequences far beyond the immediate incident. Alongside the human impact, organisations may face compensation claims, legal costs and increased scrutiny of their processes.

In this practical webinar, our Health & Safety team will explain how courts determine liability when someone is injured at work. We'll break down the key concepts of duty of care, breach, causation, damages and vicarious liability, translating legal principles into practical workplace guidance.

Using real-life scenarios, we'll explore when an organisation may be held responsible for an incident, how liability can arise through the actions of employees, and what employers can do to reduce risk. We'll also look at the crucial role of training, supervision, risk assessments and record keeping when defending claims.

While often associated with higher-risk industries, these issues affect all sectors, including childcare, education, care, hospitality and professional services. If an employee, visitor, contractor, service user or member of the public is injured, understanding where responsibility sits is essential for both HR and operational leaders.

This session will explore

• How negligence claims are established
• What vicarious liability is and when employers can be held vicariously liable
• Common factors that influence liability decisions
• The wider business impact of claims
• Practical steps to reduce risk and strengthen your defence position

Who should attend?

This session is ideal for:

• HR professionals
• HR Managers and Directors
• Health & Safety professionals
• Business owners
• Operations managers
• People managers responsible for workplace safety

Why attend?

Learn where responsibility falls when an employee, visitor, contractor, or a person in your care is injured, helping HR professionals understand how liability is established, where organisational risk arises and the steps employers can take to protect their people and their business.

How do I access the webinar?

You will receive a confirmation email from eventbrite containing a link to enable access. If you have not received this prior to the event, please contact [email protected].

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