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  1. 6 April 2008: what are the changes to workplace legislation?

    © Workplace Law Group 2008 All rights reserved 6 April 2008: what are the changes to workplace legislation? 6 April 2008: what are the changes to workplace legislation? On 6 April and 1 October each year ­ the Common Commencement Dates - legislation affecting the workplace is implemented. So, what changes are being made this April? Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses (Amendment) R...

    News analysis | 4 Apr 2008

  2. Changes to Workplace Law Magazine

    ...ntial data. Comment: Will the new Equality Bill undermine fairness for women? Page 15 interview: Outgoing Editor, Claire Fuller, on why civil liberties should not be taken for granted. Page 22 Plus: an all new data section, and introducing a news round-up of the leading Network stories ... Page 36 Energy efficiency at Blackburn Cathedral. Page 28 Page 24 environmental Management LAW AND PRACTICE London ­ Tuesday, 3 November 2009 LATEST INfORMATION ON: n n n n n n n n n n n Air pollution Climate change Contaminated land Energy performance Environmental Management Systems Environmental Im...

    Magazine issue | 1 Sep 2009

  3. New workplace legislation in 2008: what to expect

    ... Second Floor, Daedalus House, Station Road, Cambridge CB1 2RE t 0871 777 8881 f 0871 777 8882 1 © Workplace Law Group 2007 All rights reserved New workplace legislation in 2008: what to expect Workplace consultation The Information and Consultation regulations are being further extended from 6 April 2008, when they will apply to companies employing between 50 and 100 staff. Currently the legislation applies only to businesses with over 100 employees. more info» Employment Tribunal system The current consultation on further reform of the Employment Tribunals system ends on 22 February 20...

    News analysis | 3 Jan 2008

  4. Changes to the Sex Discrimination Act: what do they mean in practice?

    © Workplace Law Group 2008 All rights reserved Changes to Sex Discrimination Act: what do they mean in practice? Changes to the Sex Discrimination Act: what do they mean in practice? Amendments to the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 (SDA) came into force on 6 April 2008. Amongst the changes are amendments to the provisions on sexual harassment which are generating some concerns in the press. These concerns relate to the extent to which employers may become liable for the acts not only of their employees and agents but also for the acts of third parties,...

    News analysis | 17 Apr 2008

  5. Internships – Are you breaking the law?

    workplacelaw The exclusive magazine for premium members of the Workplace Law Network Exploitation or opportunity? The net value of unpaid interns inside this issue MAY/JUN 2011 Issue 60 Wheels come off Kelvin Reynolds of the BPA on how the Government needs to clarify plans to ban wheel clamping. Page 22 Fire proof CPd surplus to requirements New Waste Management Regulations explained. Page 28 Comment: Why Workplace Law supports the Yes to Fairer Votes Campaign. Page 45 Legal ...

    Magazine issue | 3 May 2011

  6. The Social Network – 12 years of the Workplace Law Conference

    ...ers of the Workplace Law Network The NeTWORK 12 years of the Workplace Law conference inside this issue MAR/APR 2011 Issue 59 Comment: New employment lawyer group addresses sexual orientation discrimination. Page 45 Legal update: Essential guide to proposed changes to Employment Tribunals. Page 16 Blow for freedom? The challenge facing employers with whistleblowers following the Wikileaks scandal. Page 27 CPd Ahead of session at this year's conference, a guide to FM contracts. Good job Neil McDiarmid introduces newlylaunched WPL Recruitment. Page 22 Page 34 Plus: News and case round up of...

    Magazine issue | 1 Mar 2011

  7. ETs on the rise

    workplacelaw The exclusive magazine for premium members of the Workplace Law Network on the rise But there are ways to navigate the Employment Tribunal process ETs inside this issue SEP/OCT 2010 Issue 56 Comment: Prevention is better than cure. Page 9 After the dRA: How retirement procedures may have to change. Page 34 Compliance expert Paul Caddick says there's more to electrical safety than PAT testing. Page 22 down PAt Fire drill Learning the lessons from a headline prosecution under the RR...

    Magazine issue | 1 Sep 2010

  8. The Diversity Dilemma

    ... interview: Peter Reading, Fire Safety Manager at the Ministry of Justice, on the RRO so far. Page 22 Plus: An all new data section, and a news round-up of the leading Network stories ... Time to review your alcohol and drugs policy. Page 27 Contents In this issue ... LATEsT Accredited Centre 561 NEBOSH NATIONAL GENERAL CERTIFICATE Our last NEBosh National General Certificate exams saw us get our best ever results from a group of over 50 delegates. See below for a detailed breakdown. NGC1: The management of safety and health Workplace Law pass rate - 84% National average - 53% NGC2: Contr...

    Magazine issue | 2 Nov 2009

  9. Cultivating success: how to cut costs and stimulate growth

    ...gally ­ and stimulate growth in your organisation Forum focus Health and safety gone nuts! Workplace Law members on BBC's Panorama programme: is now the time to stand up and be counted? Page 19 COST-CUTTING SpeCIal JUNE 2009 Issue 48 legal update: Updating contracts ­ a way to save money? Page 26 posting successful results Controversial cuts: the Royal Mail story. Page 16 Comment Disability signage: who wants to grope a toilet door? Page 7 Challenge: First corporate manslaughter case hits the courtroom. Page 22 plus: Legal calendar | Comment The data | Clinic | Network News Case law and...

    Magazine issue | 1 Jun 2009

  10. Soap star: The hygiene special issue

    ...work S ap star Dr Chris Flower on why employers should make rash decisions Hygiene special issue MARCH 2009 Issue 45 comment: Do the toilets in public buildings have to be public too? Page 9 Monitoring washroom breaks Toilet ratios Just how many toilets is your workplace meant to have? Page 16 changing attitudes case law: Disability ruling applied in landmark employment case. Page 10 The data | Clinic | Legal update Partner profile and more ... plus: Legal calendar | Comment How far can you go? Page 12 Building disabled toilets for the 21st century. Page 22 CipD certificate pro...

    Magazine issue | 3 Mar 2009

  11. 48: How the 48-hour working week could push employers to the max

    ...t to work more than 48 hours in a week ­ is in danger of being removed from law. So what would this mean for employers? And is this actually going to happen? this issue has rumbled on for so long ­ and why there will be no easy answer for a long time to come. 20 ChALLENGE 22 ThE LAST STRAW In 1996, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, situated on London's South Bank, became the first thatched building to be constructed in London since the Great Fire 330 years earlier. However, the building has to live up to modern fire safety standards. Sarah Wray caught up with the Globe's Facilities Manager, Andy ...

    Magazine issue | 5 Feb 2009

  12. Have we binned your Workplace Law Magazine?

    workplacelaw The exclusive magazine for premium members of the Workplace Law Network SUSTAINABLE WORKPLACES APRIL 2008 Issue 36 Have we binned your Workplace Law Magazine? Workplaces of the future: What climate change could mean for business if we don't act now. Page 5 A living wage: Why paying the lowest wages isn't the best option. Page 13 Sustainable Workplaces Week: How businesses can work towards a sustainable futur...

    Magazine issue | 7 Apr 2008

  13. The Corporate Manslaughter Act – are you worried?

    ...ilies Against Corporate Killers), who gave an impassioned speech about how she feels the new Act will not go far enough to reduce UK workplace death levels, or implement better health and safety practices across the board.The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 will become law on 6 April 2008, after many years of debate. The Act has been brought in to make it easier to prosecute organisations when their gross negligence leads to death. Previously, an organisation could be prosecuted at common law for manslaughter, although attempts to do so have been mostly unsuccessful. Over...

    News | 25 Jan 2008

  14. "Good on you, your Lordships" - the Corporate Manslaughter Act

    ...ips," said Lord Hunt of Wirrall in congratulating the House of Lords for successfully persuading the Government to include custody as an integral part of the offence of Corporate Manslaughter in the new Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007. The Act, which received royal assent on 26 July 2007, finally fulfilled the Government's 10-year long promise to introduce this legislation. The driving force behind the legislation was not the desire to protect those in custody from organisational failings which lead to death but to better protect employees and members of the public when f...

    News analysis | 20 Sep 2007

  15. How much does it cost to kill someone at work?

    ... size of the workforce and health and safety spend affect numbers of deaths Behavioural safety Is examining why employees behave unsafely the key to strong health and safety culture? The top 20 health and safety d failures of the last 10 years Highly commended: PPA Magazine of the Year 2005 & 2006 ommended: Y ctive -- interactive business and professional ommended: r busine sine iness Highly commended: AOP Online Publisher of the Year 2005 -- business IN EVERY ISSUE: EMPLOYMENT LAW, HEALTH & SAFETY, PREMISES MANAGEMENT OYMENT H SAFETY, E MANAGEMENT A In c B lu R de A N sy D La N ou w EW r ...

    Magazine issue | 1 Sep 2007

  16. [Audio] The Information and Consultation Regulations explained

    Download audio From 6 April 2007, companies with between 100 and 149 staff will be required to share more company information with their employees under the Information and Consultation of Employee Regulations. Under the Regulations, employees will have the right to be: informed about the company's economic si...

    News | 26 Mar 2007

  17. Employment Tribunals: back to the future?

    ... JULY / AUGUST 2007 ISSUE 29 Dispute Resolution: the repeal of the procedures They cost the Government £120m a year... They cost business £290m a year... But the number of disputes reaching tribunal is higher than ever! PLUS: PROPOSED PATERNITY LEAVE -- THE IMPACT ON BUSINESS OF FATHERS TAKING 26 WEEKS STUDYING HR THROUGH E-LEARNING · NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE BEHIND THE SCENES AT A MOCK EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNAL THE SHAKE-UP OF THE TRIBUNALS SYSTEM FEATURING: Highly commended: PPA Magazine of the Year 2005 & 2006 -- interactive business and professional Highly commended: AOP Online Publisher of t...

    Magazine issue | 1 Jul 2007

  18. Macmillan found to be in breach of Information and Consultation Regulations

    ...ered into the spirit of the legislation. The company has now been ordered to set up proper procedures to establish an I&C Forum and elect employee representatives for the purpose of this legislation.” The scope of the Information and Consultation of Employees Regulations will be extended from 6 April 2007. Currently, employees in organisations with 150 or more employees have a right to be informed and consulted on a regular basis about issues in their organisation. Organisations with 100 or more employees will come within the scope of the legislation in April 2007, and those with 50 o...

    Case | 21 Feb 2007

  19. Legal requirement to consult staff to be extended

    As of 6 April 2007, companies with between 100 and 149 staff will be required to share more company information with their employees under the Information and Consultation of Employee Regulations. Under the new regulations, employees will have the right to be: informed about the company's economi...

    News | 24 Jan 2007

  20. Has the HSE lost its bite?

    workplacelaw know-how to manage your workplace APRIL 2006 ISSUE 16 Health and safety policies and how to communicate them The Corporate Manslaughter Bill David Bergman on the CCA's objections Has the HSE lost its bite? The Executive's enforcement policy under attack Highly commended: PPA Magazine of the Year 2005 ­ interactive business and professiona...

    Magazine issue | 1 Apr 2006

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