Passive smoking-related employers' liability (EL) claims look set to increase following a new campaign aimed at hospitality firms.
A letter outlining the legal position on passive smoking has been sent to 170 hospitality firms by health campaigning charity Action on Health and Smoking (ASH) and trade union law firm Thompsons.
John Hall, a solicitor at Thompsons, said that employers that failed to protect workers from the dangers of passive smoking should expect law suits from employees.
"This isn't an ambulance chasing exercise," Hall said. "But if employers continue to do nothing then they will leave themselves wide open to compensation claims."
The 2025 Insurance Times Awards took place on the evening of Wednesday 3rd December in the iconic Great Room of London’s Grosvenor House.
Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Many congratulations to all the worthy winners and as always, huge thanks to our sponsors for their support and our judges for their expertise.
