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  1. Open for Business

    ...ss the criticism made of the presentation, we asked Clive to reprise his arguments for this magazine, and include a response by Neil Gibbins, the Lead on Protection for the Chief Fire Officers Association (p.22). Finally, the exciting news for Workplace Law this month is the official opening of our brand new executive training centre in central London. To view a film of the work that went into getting the venue ready, go to: www.workplacelaw.net/ videos/conference_films/WPLECCaseStudy.html and turn to p.26 for further information on the location and how to book space at the new centre. Summer prep...

    Magazine issue | 4 May 2010

  2. Changes to Workplace Law Magazine

    ...safety uPdate 07 NEWS Swine flu contingency plans needed; tackling driver tiredness; danger and delay in Pleural plaques decision. 28 fixed-term worker wins permanent contract. confidential information within the NHS is a massive undertaking, reports Anthony Pearlgood. 22 NetwoRk 34 fORUM fOCUS A brand new section aimed at ensuring our network member's views have a regular place in Workplace Law Magazine. 08 CASE LAW Red Bull Company Ltd fined £271,800 after failing to recover and recycle packaging waste; and a company is fined £25,000 for roofer's death. 15 COMMENT Does the Equality Bill adv...

    Magazine issue | 1 Sep 2009

  3. 2009: new beginnings

    ..." factor Members and affiliates share their thoughts and opinions ... comment Typing the words "age discrimination" into the Employment Appeal Tribunal website produces a case where a party was represented by a firm called Zimmers. At first glance this may appear to have been an inspired piece of branding by lawyers wanting to focus on the anticipated boom in age discrimination litigation after the law was introduced in October 2006. However the relevant EAT case does not in fact relate to age discrimination. In addition, statistics show that age discrimination had a slow start in the Tribunal ar...

    Magazine issue | 8 Dec 2008

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

    ... and safety records? And how much does it cost an employer to kill someone in the workplace around the world? The statistics reveal that work actually kills more people than war -- an alarming fact that is further explored from p. 8. Members can take the opportunity this issue to find out about the brand new Workplace Law Network, in a complete guide that you can pull out from this month's centre pages. The extensive relaunch of the Network will take place in September, bringing with it a better-than-ever membership service. This is your chance to have a sneak preview! Regards, Editor Project Edi...

    Magazine issue | 1 Sep 2007

  5. Businesses must reduce food packaging says environmental report

    ...the first place. “We do recognise that the food and drink sector has made significant progress – they managed to reuse or recycle an impressive 70% of the two million tonnes of waste they produce, more than any other sector we regulate.” Leinster praised Sainsbury for reducing their own-brand packaging and the Coca-Cola plant in Milton Keynes for investing £100,000 in a scheme to reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfill sites. Asda also recently announced that it aimed to recycle, reuse or compost all of its waste by 2010, so that none of it is sent to landfills. In Janu...

    News | 27 Jul 2006

  6. Business as usual? London bomb blasts

    ...t means Scotland will be the first part of the UK to become completely smoke free in all enclosed public places including workplaces such as bars and clubs. The new law will come into force on 26 March 2006 November Workplace Law Training is running the IOSH Managing Safely Certificate course at a brand new venue in Manchester. The IOSH course is the UK's most popular and accessible qualification for anyone who needs Health and Safety training. The course covers seven core modules and will take place from 31 October 2005 over a four-day period leading to an examination on the fourth day, 3 Novembe...

    Magazine issue | 1 Sep 2005

  7. R v. Beckingham: case closed

    ...ying by others. Attitudes to business continuity post 7/7 The official exhibition of: workplacelaw 3 What's the strangest question ever put to the UK's leading advisors on employment and health and safety law? Now you can find out as advisors from the Workplace Law Network spill the beans in a brand new book called Dodging Bullets: advice for employers on tricky legal situations. workplacelaw MAGAZINE Kelly Mansfield T. 01223 431 054 Laying blame... The prosecution of Gillian Beckingham and Barrow Borough Council following the UK's largest ever outbreak of Legionnaires' Disease has raised a ...

    Magazine issue | 1 Sep 2006

  8. Legionella trial special

    ...onic Equipment Directive (WEEE), which is scheduled to take effect in August 2005, encourages and sets goals for the collection, treatment, recycling and recovery of old electrical and electronic equipment such as TVs, videos, hi-fi and computers. It places requirements on anyone that manufactures, brands, imports, sells, stores, treats or dismantles electrical or electronic products. 5005 5559 The publication of the new Part L (Conservation of Fuel and Power) of the Building Regulations is expected in July 2005. This Part has been subdivided into two distinct Approved Documents: Part L1 covering...

    Magazine issue | 1 Jun 2005

  9. It’s a WRAP

    ...is paper mountain, whilst not compromising on experience and service, can only be seen as a plus. · printdoublesided; · signuptotheMailing Preference Service www.mpsonline. org.uk/mpsr/ and mydm.co.uk to reduce unwanted mail; and/or · collectpaperthathas been printed on one side only or unwanted branded stationery to make notepads. Preparing for reuse If recycling food waste, small to mediumscale composting may be carried out by voluntary, community and environmental organisations, and social enterprises, which collect and compost food and garden waste from local houses and businesses. The Comm...

    Magazine issue | 2 Nov 2011

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

    ...011 when, under the Equality Act, cases of dual discrimination will be allowed to be heard. 45 END NOTE As discrimination due to sexual orientation continues to make the headlines, a new employment lawyer group aims to promote equality, writes Adam Lawrence. 22 ADDED VALUE Neil McDiarmid, Head of brand new recruitment business, WPL Recruitment, talks to Sara Bean about its prospects. 46 DIARy Coming soon from Workplace Law. eMPLOyMent uPdate 13 NEWS A consultation on workplace disputes is launched; and the Government confirms a shake-up of the Criminal Records Bureau and Vetting and Barring Sch...

    Magazine issue | 1 Mar 2011

  11. Dealing with bogus claimants

    ...t general and family-related leave. 10 FM LEGAL UPDATE Air conditioning put to the test with two new Regulations; and Noise Abatement Notices ­ is noise becoming an issue in your area? 22 MEETING OF MINDS Controversy over air conditioning inspections, a dramatised PACE interview, and a series of brand new films were just some of the ingredients that went into the 11th annual Workplace Law conference and dinner. 44 CLIENT FOCUS: WELL COORDINATED How Workplace Law helped a leading IT firm meet its health and safety requirements when preparing its new London office. teChniCaL 38 THE DATA HSE: In ...

    Magazine issue | 1 Mar 2010

  12. The world in your hands?

    ... a strong case for energy efficiency and carbon reduction. Turn to p.27 for a full analysis of the talks as well as a useful explanation of changes to the EPBD. Aside from the controversies surrounding Copenhagen, this winter has seen an escalation in employment strife, among some of the biggest UK brands. Just before Christmas, BA narrowly averted the wholesale grounding of its aircraft due to striking cabin staff by resorting to a legal injunction against the union, Unite, while a Christmas postal strike at Royal Mail was called off after Acas helped broker a temporary deal. On p.24 we examine th...

    Magazine issue | 8 Jan 2010

  13. Soap star: The hygiene special issue

    ... finding out whether the workplace soap has this ingredient in it for their own peace of mind. if they are buying a product for themselves So what would Flower's advice be to managers when providing soap for the workforce? "always pick a reputable supplier, any of the well-known, tried and trusted brand names. if you know that some of the workforce for one reason or another were having problems with dermatitis, then i would advise they investigate that and see whether or not staff have a particular concern about the sort of products being supplied or whether there is another factor involved. "ordi...

    Magazine issue | 3 Mar 2009

  14. 3 strikes and your fire's not out!

    ...g to do was raise awareness of what we felt was a serious problem." However, the documentary aired, and what was shown made for shocking viewing. To show why fire doors are an important part of a fire safety system, Alan demonstrated how quickly a fire door without fire or smoke seals failed -- two brand new fire doors were tested side by side in a furnace, and the one without seals failed in just under 15 minutes whereas the one with seals lasted nearly 45 minutes. Since the documentary, Alan believes fire safety in the hotel industry has been brought into the open: "Another fire safety consultant...

    Magazine issue | 8 Nov 2007

  15. London’s burning, where’s the engine?

    ...exposure limits. Attitudes to Work and Families legislation. workplacelaw 3 Only inc. 9.9 P&P 9 £ What's the strangest question ever put to the UK's leading advisors on employment and health and safety law? Now you can find out as advisors from the Workplace Law Network spill the beans in a brand new book called Dodging Bullets: advice for employers on tricky legal situations. workplacelaw MAGAZINE Kelly Mansfield T. 01223 431 054 Puzzled? With the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 now firmly upon us, this issue we attempt to fill in the final missing pieces of the picture for bu...

    Magazine issue | 1 Oct 2006

  16. The burning issue

    ...ding UK employers with up-to-date legal information, training and advice. Since its formation in 1995, the Workplace Law Group has grown from being a publisher of legal information in a relatively small market to a provider of a wide range of consultancy and training services throughout the UK. The brand was further strengthened with the launch Workplace Law Magazine last October. In May, the magazine was highly commended by the judges at the PPA Magazines 2005 Awards, in the Interactive Business and Professional Magazine of the Year category. And in September, the Workplace Law Group was highly co...

    Magazine issue | 1 Nov 2005

  17. Disability access: is it becoming clear yet?

    ...ership Act is brought into force on 5 December 2005. Under the proposals, gay couples who are registered as 'civil partners' will have the right to receive a survivor's pension. 5th 6160 5523 6095 12th November Workplace Law Training is running the IOSH Managing Safely Certificate course at a brand new venue in Manchester. The IOSH course is the UK's most popular and accessible qualification for anyone who needs Health and Safety training. The course covers seven core modules and will take place from 31 October 2005 over a four-day period leading to an examination on the fourth day, 3 Novembe...

    Magazine issue | 1 Sep 2005

  18. Who's looking at you?

    ... Metropolitan Police say that it can actually be dangerously effective. In their latest report on company fraud they claim, 'There is very little that can be done to validate the business in question until events have spiralled'. But a hole in the accounts isn't the only danger ­ an organisation's brand and reputation are always some of its most valuable assets, and it's vital to protect them. If your business's name is exploited to carry out fraud, then the resulting loss of confidence in that name can be particularly harmful, and much harder to put right than financial damage. Your responsibilit...

    Magazine issue | 1 Jul 2005

  19. Religious beliefs: should employers cater for all faiths?

    ...lectronic Equipment Directive (WEEE), which is scheduled to take effect in August, encourages and sets goals for the collection, treatment, recycling and recovery of old electrical and electronic equipment such as TVs, videos, hi-fi and computers. It places requirements on anyone that manufactures, brands, imports, sells, stores, treats or dismantles electrical or electronic products. 5559 · The national minimum wage will rise above £5/hour for the first time from October 2005. The adult rate of the minimum wage will increase from £4.85/hour to £5.05/hour, with a further 6 per cent increase to...

    Magazine issue | 1 May 2005

  20. Directors' responsibilities for health and safety

    ... on regulators' approach to targeting. The concerns cited were not that regulators should target specific health and safety risks but who they should target their enforcement action against. There was a general feeling that the policy of targeting was being used as an excuse to go against large and branded companies and that this was at the expense of targeting more `target rich environments'. This would appear to go against the Enforcement Policy Statement (EPS) commitment that enforcement should be `targeted at those that give rise to the most serious risks or where hazards are least well contro...

    Magazine issue | 1 Feb 2005

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