{"id":8487,"date":"2025-01-15T20:57:20","date_gmt":"2025-01-15T20:57:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medirelaxa.com\/?p=8487"},"modified":"2025-01-15T20:57:20","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T20:57:20","slug":"duty-of-care-employer-a-guarantee-of-your-well-being","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.medirelaxa.com\/en\/zorgplicht-werkgever-een-garantie-van-uw-welzijn\/","title":{"rendered":"Duty of care employer: a guarantee of your well-being"},"content":{"rendered":"

The duty of care on the part of employers<\/strong> is a fundamental principle in labor law and plays a crucial role in ensuring a safe, healthy and pleasant working environment. This duty places responsibility on employers to take the necessary measures to protect the physical and mental health of employees. But what exactly does this duty of care entail, and how does it contribute to your well-being in the workplace. More info...<\/a><\/p>\n

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What is an employer's duty of care?
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The duty of care<\/strong> means that employers are required to ensure that the work environment is safe and healthy. This includes:<\/p>\n

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  1. Physical security<\/strong>: Workplaces must be free of hazards that could cause accidents or injury.<\/li>\n
  2. Health and wellness<\/strong>: Preventing physical and mental strain, such as stress, workload or burnout.<\/li>\n
  3. Prevention<\/strong>: Act proactively to identify and mitigate risks.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    This duty of care is set forth in the Working Conditions Act (Occupational Health and Safety Act<\/a>)<\/strong>, which provides specific guidelines for employers to manage risks in the workplace.<\/p>\n

    Important aspects of the duty of care
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    1. Safe working environment<\/strong><\/h4>\n