New Mobile Law has Implications for Employers, says DFT

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New legislation that will make it a criminal offence to use a hand-held mobile phone while driving in the UK has implications for employers, according to the Department for Transport (DfT). Employers might be liable if they force employees to use such a device while driving. There is nothing new in employers becoming liable for the acts or omissions of their employees. However, many employers will not have considered the impact of the creation of this new offence.

From 1 December 2003, drive... (323 more words)

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