Health and Safety Law 2024 (October 2024)

Homeworkers will face many of the same issues as any other worker, the HSE says, but it can be more difficult to provide adequate support and maintain social links. People who are deprived of social contact through work can feel isolated or disconnected, bringing on pressure and stress or aggravating pre-existing mental health problems.

This information is copyright to the Labour Research Department (LRD) and may not be reproduced without the permission of the LRD.