by westoncompliance | Feb 20, 2026 | Employment, Energy Security, OEUK, UK
OEUK has published a report that assesses the role of UK domestic gas production in supporting energy security, reliable supply and employment while reducing dependence on imported LNG. The report provides an overview of the UK gas system, examines risks from...
by westoncompliance | Dec 23, 2025 | Employment
The Decree outlines the implementation regulation for the Youth and Good Jobs Opportunities Program (JOBE-Angola), which aims to support youth employment and local economic development. It details the governance structure, competencies, operational guidelines, and the...
by westoncompliance | May 19, 2025 | Employment, Energy Security, HMSO, UK
The Great British Energy Act sets out the statutory basis for the creation and functioning of Great British Energy (GBE). Key aspects include:Formation of GBE as a state-owned company with operational independencePowers to invest in, develop, and own energy generation...
by westoncompliance | May 5, 2025 | Employment, Health and Safety, Marine, MCA, Occupational Health, UK, Vessels
The MCA have published a new amendment to MGN 492, outlining guidance on the duty of care of companies, employers to all workers under The Merchant Shipping and Fishing Vessels (Health and Safety at Work) Regulations 1997.This notice should be read with the Merchant...
by westoncompliance | Oct 1, 2024 | Employment
Due to inaccuracies in substance or content in Law N.º 12/23, of 27 December – the General Labour Law, the present Rectification approves the amendments to Articles 16, 34, 55, 151, 303 and 304 of the General Labour Law, approved by Law N.º 12/23, of 27...
by westoncompliance | Sep 27, 2024 | Employment
Given the need to establish the National Minimum Wage, with the objective of updating the workers’ remuneration in exchange for their services provided, the present Presidential Decree approves an updated national minimum wage amount.Havendo a necessidade de se...
by westoncompliance | Sep 20, 2024 | Display Screen Equipment, Employment, Health and Safety, UK
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have issued a bulletin containing guidance on home working.Employers have the same health and safety responsibilities for people working at home as for any other worker, and the HSE have guidance on how to manage home workers’...
by westoncompliance | Sep 11, 2024 | Employment, Health, Occupational Health, Policy, UK
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is funding a new research project to collect information on work-related stress. The findings will be used to inform policy decisions and create practical guidance for employers.Submissions are anonymous, and personal information...
by westoncompliance | Jun 25, 2024 | Employment
The present law repeals Law 7/15 of 15 June – General Labour Law, given the need to increase the value content of fundamental rights for the implementation of sustainable and inclusive socio-economic development policies.O presente diploma revoga a Lei n.º 7/15, de 15...
by westoncompliance | Jun 6, 2024 | Employment
Given that that the list of work prohibited or restricted to minors shall be updated, the present Presidential Decree approves the new list of Prohibited or Restricted Works for Minors and revokes Presidential Decree 30/17, of 22 February.Considerando a necessidade de...
by westoncompliance | Apr 10, 2024 | Employment, Senegal
This Decree shall establish the terms and conditions for the funding and operation of the Support Fund for Local Content Development in the Hydrocarbons and Mining Sectors (FADCL). The FADCL’s mission shall be to support the implementation of the local content...
by westoncompliance | Apr 10, 2024 | Employment
The provisions of the National Collective Agreement for the Oil and Gas Sector, which establishes the rules for personnel employment in companies in the sector, shall be made compulsory for all employers and workers included within the professional and sectoral scope...
by westoncompliance | Jan 26, 2023 | Amendment, Certification, Competency, Employment, Marine, MCA, Safety, Training, Transport, UK, Vessels
This Merchant Shipping Notice sets out and explains the safe manning requirements contained in the Merchant Shipping (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping) Regulations 2022, The Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Hours of Work)...
by westoncompliance | Dec 20, 2022 | Competency, Employment, Marine, MCA, UK, Vessels
This notice provides guidance on the extension of Ukrainian Certificates of Competency (CoC). The following changes have been made: – Updated reference – IMO circular no. 4232/Add. 16 is now 4232/Add. 18 (Dated 16th November 2022) – The MIN’s...
by westoncompliance | Nov 28, 2022 | Amendment, Certification, Employment, Marine, MCA, Surveying, Transport, UK, Vessels
Amendment 4 outlines arrangements for the survey, inspection and certification of seafarers’ living and working conditions on board UK ships, following MLC 2006. Read more… Source: MCA.
by westoncompliance | Nov 11, 2022 | Competency, Employment, Marine, MCA, Transport, UK, Welfare
The original copy of Amendment 1 clarified the provisions within the notice for shipowners and adds a section on qualifications for seafarers holding Russian certificates of competency. In this revised version of Amendment 1, the following words have been added to...
by westoncompliance | Sep 15, 2022 | Amendment, Employment, Marine, Medical, Occupational Health, Transport, UK, Vessels
This notice sets the qualifying criteria for a medical practitioner to work as a ship’s doctor on a UK ship, as specified under regulation 44 and regulation 47 of the Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) (Minimum Requirements for Seafarers etc.) Regulations...
by westoncompliance | May 10, 2022 | Employment, Marine, MCA, Transport, Vessels, Welfare
The 2014 MLC regulations form part of the UK’s approach to ensuring the safety and protection of seafarers on UK flagged vessels and foreign flagged vessels whilst in the UK. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has published a PIR of the Maritime...
by westoncompliance | Apr 13, 2022 | Competency, Employment, Marine, MCA, Training, Transport, UK, Vessels, Welfare
The 2015 Regulations detail the training and certification requirements for masters of all passenger and non-passenger vessels operating in category A, B, C and D waters and some limited coastal voyages in the UK. Read more… Source: MCA.
by westoncompliance | Apr 8, 2022 | Employment, Marine, MCA, Transport, UK, Vessels
This notice provides guidance on the extension of Ukrainian Certificates of Competency (CoC) in line with IMO Circular Letter No. 4232/Add. 16 and an update on UK Flag State Endorsements (FSE) for holders of a CoC issued by Ukraine. Amendment 1 clarifies the...
