Workplace Law Magazine is available only to Premium Members of the Workplace Law Network. Produced 10 times each year, it is distributed in hard copy format in the first week of the month, and is also available online.
The burning issue
From April next year, prescriptive fire certificates will be a thing of the past. When the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order becomes law, the focus will be firmly on prevention rather than cure. Workplaces will no longer be issued with a fire certificate by their local authority. There are wide-ranging implications for anyone involved in commercial property. The fire and rescue services are welcoming the move with open arms, and state that employers who are already carrying out their responsibilities under health and safety law won't be placed under excessive burden by the new duty to take responsibility for fire safety. The risk-based approach to fire safety allows employers greater flexibility than in the past; from now on fire safety will be goalbased and employers will be able to negotiate and discuss their needs.In this issue…
Legal calendarUpcoming legislative developments, consultations, conferences, training, publications and important diary dates for the six months ahead.
Letters
Workplace law magazine readers air their views on the legal issues affecting their businesses.
A burning issue
When the regulatory reform (fire safety) Order becomes law, every employer will be responsible for carrying out their own fire risk assessment, and the focus will be firmly on prevention rather than cure.
Who’s responsible?
The dismissal of the corporate manslaughter charges against five Balfour Beatty and Network rail managers over the deaths of four passengers in the Hatfield rail crash sparked fresh debate over the suitability of the draft Corporate Manslaughter Bill. But according to the defence, the case is likely to have little impact on the proposals.
Workplace Law is 10!
David sharp gives a personal perspective on Workplace Law Group as the company celebrates its 10th anniversary.
Stress: are employers doing enough?
One year since the introduction of the HSE Management Standards for stress, WorkplaceLaw members debate how responsible the employer should be in tackling the issue in the workplace.
Workplace violence - who pays?
Primary victims suffer the consequences of violence at work, but employers also carry costs, which will inevitably filter through to customers and wider society, says Fiona Montgomerie.
Case law
Important cases breaking the news this month, with comment and guidance from the legal experts.
Technical update
Comprehensive legal guidance on: changing terms and conditions; absence and stress in the workplace; and sentencing developments in health and safety cases.
Clinic
Workplace Law’s panel of legal advisors answer your management queries.
Analysis
Does Britain really have a sick-note culture?
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