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Can an employer restrict staff from having legal representation?
...ld lose his job.A High Court Judge ruled against him, holding that the Trust’s disciplinary procedure, excluding the right for legal representation, did not permit an implied term that he should be allowed such representation.Key point: Employers who wish to restrict the extent to which employees can be accompanied by legal representatives or otherwise than by a work colleague or trade union official should state this clearly in the wording of their disciplinary and grievance procedures.
Case | 7 Oct 2008
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Should positive discrimination be made legal?
...ating against the majority. For example, an employer who has very few or no employees of one sex/race engaged in a particular job, or in management positions, may use positive action to provide training for employees of the minority sex/race only. The law on positive action is carefully drawn and can be difficult to understand. Quite often, well-meaning employers can find themselves in breach of the law because they have not taken the time to understand the provisions. Recently a number of police forces have faced criticism and Employment Tribunal because of practicing positive discriminati...
News | 14 Dec 2006
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The sex issue
...smitted in any form or by any means electronic, mechanical or otherwise without the prior permission in writing from the publishers. Although great care has been taken in the compilation and preparation of Workplace Law Magazine to ensure accuracy, neither the publishers nor any of the contributors can in any circumstances accept responsibility for errors, omissions or advice given in this publication. Furthermore, this publication is intended for general information purposes only and professional advice should be sought before applying this information to specific circumstances. Subscribers shou...
Magazine issue | 1 May 2006
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H5N1 Bird Flu: Are you playing chicken with your company’s future?
...nging new fire legislation into force. Caroline Merz addresses the areas of the new law that still aren't clear Workplace Law's seventh successful annual facilities management event gave delegates a series of key action points to implement during 2006 and beyond LEGAL UPDATE Case law 26 Clinic 32 Can an employee's wife drive him to appointments? Legal experts offer their views on the implications of recent case law for employers P26 Technical guidance 28 Analysis 34 In-depth legal guidance on: giving employers the Bill for violent crime; difficult personalities: a fair reason for dismissal?; ...
Magazine issue | 1 Mar 2006
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Time off for trade union activities
... reasonable'. ACAS provides practical guidance, including a Code of Practice, to help employers and union officials decide their time off arrangements. The Code encourages employers and unions to establish formal agreements on time off. Such facility time agreements are not legally enforceable, and can be amended or terminated on notice. They are common in the public sector, but are also entered into by large employers who recognise unions in the private sector. In 2009, there were approximately 200,000 union representatives on-site at British workplaces. Most are traditional representatives such...
News analysis | 7 Nov 2011
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Survival of the fit note?
...modes to suit your individual needs: 06 LEGAL CALENDAR Key legislative dates for summer 2011. heaLth and safety, fM and enViROnMent uPdate 07 NEWS The Government spells out its aims to make the UK a 'zero waste' economy; and the HSE explores relationship between the woodworking industry and nasal cancer. 27 14 CASE LAW Employee refused time off to visit mosque was not discriminated against; and former intern wins right to pay. 34 27 UNRESOLVED ISSUE? The Employment Lawyers Association has some key concerns on the proposals in the Government's Resolving Workplace Disputes Consultation. EAT: Th...
Magazine issue | 5 Jul 2011
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Same old: has health and safety really changed after the Young review?
...... ACAS' Head of Equality and Diversity gives his verdict on the Equality Act. Page 22 group workplace law health and safety Contents In this issue ... Latest 05 EDITORIAL Sense and misconception. iOsh Managing safely e-learning workplace law Through the Workplace Law Direct Study Centre you can study when you like, where you like, at the speed you want to. IOSH Distance workplace law Learning is a unique web-based training course from Workplace Law, environmental leading to the award of the IOSH Managing Safely Certificate. human resources 06 LEGAL CALENDAR Key legislative dates for wint...
Magazine issue | 1 Nov 2010
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Sweeping changes
...-look data section, news round-up of the leading network stories and Workplace Law news update ... group workplace law health and safety Contents In this issue ... Latest 05 EDITORIAL Seismic shift. iOsh Managing safely e-learning workplace law Through the Workplace Law Direct Study Centre you can study when you like, where you like, at the speed you want to. IOSH Distance workplace law Learning is a unique web-based training course from Workplace Law, environmental leading to the award of the IOSH Managing Safely Certificate. human resources 06 LEGAL CALENDAR Key legislative dates for summ...
Magazine issue | 1 Jul 2010
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Dealing with bogus claimants
...business the importance of knowing who your staff really are. 45 ContinuinG PRoFessionaL deVeLoPment 30 HANDLE WITH CARE Workplace Law Health and Safety Consultant, Maria Anderson, with the latest information on ensuring safe manual handling within a workplace. that she had no interest in the vacancies and was making the applications only in order to be able to claim compensation. 08 CASE LAW Six-figure payout for worker shot in training; and mental health charity fined after death of support worker. 40 CLINIC Workplace Law members ask the experts for advice on key management issues. Premi...
Magazine issue | 1 Mar 2010
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In the spotlight: The 'right to be accompanied'
© Workplace Law Group 2009 All rights reserved In the spotlight: The right to be accompanied In the spotlight: The 'right to be accompanied' The 'right to be accompanied' at disciplinary and grievance hearings is something which we find can cause difficulties and confusion for employers, even though it has been in place for several years. This has been further brought into focus with the introduction of the new ACAS Code, which reinforces this right. Making incorrect decisions can jeopardise the fairness of a dismissal or undermine a ...
News analysis | 20 Apr 2009
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Identity charade
workplacelaw The exclusive magazine for premium members of the Workplace Law Network identity charade are you still free to pick the best candidate for the job? Equality & divErsity spEcial SEPTEMBER 2008 Issue 40 the Equality Bill: Can all discrimination be "chucked in the same bag"? Page 17 Making discrimination visible The Solicitor General on proposals for transparency. Page 18 "Will the Equality Bill lead to employers trying to ...
Magazine issue | 3 Sep 2008
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Smoking ban special
...n outside -- the workplace is currently taking place and, therefore, what measures they will need to put in place in preparation for the ban coming into force. These employers need to know how they're going to introduce a smoke free policy and accommodate smokers, whilst making them aware that they cannot smoke within enclosed spaces. Some employers may want to provide a smoking shelter, which means looking to the legislation to establish what constitutes a shelter. Employers can no longer assume that any practices already in place will be acceptable under the law. Despite the launch of governmen...
Magazine issue | 1 Jun 2007
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R v. Beckingham: case closed
...is in-depth article looks at the main points and issues of the case as presented by the defence and the prosecution during the trial. Expert report: what really happened 16 to Barrow Borough Council? Directors' liability insurance: 20 the facts Prosecution: minimising the risk 22 How Workplace Law can help 24 Why was Barrow Council acquitted of corporate manslaughter? And why is it so difficult to currently secure such convictions? Kathryn Gilbertson, solicitor on the Beckingham defence team, reports. What is directors' liability insurance and who needs it? For more information and to registe...
Magazine issue | 1 Sep 2006
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Stress management special
...tegrated risk management consultancy providing innovative solutions for all fleet risk management requirements. We have a proven track record for developing products and services which not only ensure that our clients' fleet schemes are compliant with the law, but also deliver measurable and significant cost savings through reduced insurance premiums, accident repairs and potential legal issues. Circulation 7,000 (ISSN 1745-0160) Workplace Law Magazine is only available by subscription. Price £199 for one year. Call 0870 777 8881 Printed by Warners Midland Plc The Maltings, Manor Lane, Bourne, ...
Magazine issue | 1 Nov 2004
