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  1. Can employers rely on criminal record checks?

    The recent criminal records scandal has raised questions over how effective the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB), the organisation which currently carries out criminal record pre-employment checks, really is. Critics have warned that employers can not fully rely on CRB checks if police records are not up to date - after all CRB c...

    News | 19 Jan 2007

  2. Can employers rely on criminal record checks?

    What do you expect. It is run by Capita and we all know what a mess they can make of things.

    Comment | 24 Jan 2007

  3. Can employers rely on criminal record checks?

    ...e Groups Act 2006 received Royal Assent on 8th November, but, as of yet, there is no fixed date for it to come into force. However, the Government has indicated that it is aiming to phase in the new systems from autumn 2008. Further information on how the new vetting and barring system will work can be found at: http://www.everychildmatters.gov.uk/_files/VBS%20-%20Web%20Doc%20-%20QA.doc

    Comment | 22 Jan 2007

  4. Can employers rely on criminal record checks?

    Could Workplace Law comment on when the CRB database is likely to be available to employers via the Internet?

    Comment | 22 Jan 2007

  5. ETs on the rise

    ...reporting. 27 15 COMMENT 40 years of the Equal Pay Act, but discrimination cases continue, argues Ben Collingwood. amongst FM professionals who want to link up with contacts from similar organisations, says Sarah Wray. 22 EAT: The Court of Appeal has set out important guidelines that could significantly increase the level of compensation payments in discrimination claims. 16 LEGAL UPDATE Expert guidance on the Equality Act 2010, including an at-a-glance guide to what's new and what's changed regarding anti-discrimination and equality legislation. 08 CASE LAW you take part. you decide. Till ...

    Magazine issue | 1 Sep 2010

  6. Buncefield disaster: the aftermath and what you can learn from it

    workplacelaw The exclusive magazine for premium members of the Workplace Law Network the aftermath and what you can learn from it BUNCEFIELD spECIaL IssUE disaster Buncefield The planner Peter Power on Olympic-sized emergencies, and what to do about them. MAY 2009 Issue 47 Evacuate! The contingency plans to save city centre businesses in an emergency. The investigator Interview with the HSE's Buncefield inv...

    Magazine issue | 5 May 2009

  7. 48: How the 48-hour working week could push employers to the max

    ...age 28 NEBOSH National General Certificate: choose your direction STUDY OVER 10 WEEKS Contents In this issue ... LATEST 05 EDITORIAL The worlds of health and safety, employment and premises management are forever changing, but it is not often we have a day where breaking news is quite as significant as on 17 December, when the European Parliament voted on proposed amendments to the Working Time Directive. CLASSROOM IN LONDON 22 FOCuS 12 48: puShING WORKING TImE TO ThE mAx? The European Parliament recently voted 421 to 273 in favour of amendments tabled for the Working Time Directive. Howev...

    Magazine issue | 5 Feb 2009

  8. Illegal Working: Guidance on Changes to Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 from Tarlo Lyons

    ...and to copy to obtain the statutory defence. Employers should check and copy: one of the documents from List 1 (pages 19 and 20 of the Draft Guidance); or two of the documents from the combinations in List 2 (pages 21 and 22 of the Draft Guidance). There are also some documents which can no longer be relied on for the defence. Step 2 Employers should be satisfied that any potential employee is the rightful holder of any of the documents presented. Photographs and/or dates of birth should be checked with the individual’s appearance; expiry dates should be checked; as sho...

    News | 29 Mar 2004

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

    ...is 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 the leading FM, health and safety and HR stories ... group workplace law health and safety iOs...

    Magazine issue | 1 Mar 2011

  10. Screening staff to protect your business

    ...ability that may come from bad hiring decisions. More and more, employers ­ big and small ­ feel the need to know about the background of prospective, even current, employees. For small business owners, the question of how to find the best employees without violating privacy rights and other laws can be confusing. More importantly in today's business world, it is ever more important to protect your company from financial, reputational and security risk. This article will offer guidance on carrying out employee checks. Most organisations recognise that good employees are an essential component ...

    News analysis | 16 Feb 2010

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. Directors' responsibilities for health and safety

    ...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 Feb 2005

  14. 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

  15. A new age?

    ...an accident report to the HSE or local authority under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) should increase from three to seven days. 44 NETWORK NEWS All the latest news from Workplace Law. 22 KEEPING UP APPEARANCES? Riam Dean, who sued a leading American clothing apparel company after falling foul of its `looks' policy, tells Sara Bean the lessons she's brought to her new career in HR. 45 END NOTE teChniCaL 38 THE DATA HEALTH AND SAFETY: A look at two cases in which liability has been shared by claimants and defendants highlights the need for car...

    Magazine issue | 5 Sep 2011

  16. New vetting system to safeguard the vulnerable

    The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act will, this October, bring in a centralised vetting system for people banned from working with children and vulnerable adults. Employers can make online checks about potential or existing employees, with information about new individuals updated straightaway. Employers will be informed where possible if an individual becomes barred. Fines of up to £5,000 will be levied on employers that knowingly employ individuals on the list or fail ...

    News | 18 Aug 2009

  17. Perk of the job? Managing the risks faced by loneworkers

    ...reasons for employers to require or allow workers ­ whether employees or contractors ­ to work in this way. 10 fOCuS 10 CuT Off With more than four million people in the UK working from home or as mobile workers, communicating with loneworkers has never been more important; especially given what can happen if communication systems are not in place... Service, figures reveal there were 55,000 physical assaults on staff in the year 2006-7. Here, she tells Douglas Kitson how the NHS is working to manage the threat these workers face. 14 ChALLENGE 26 MANSfIELD TO GhANA IN ONE bIG LEAp This month,...

    Magazine issue | 5 Jun 2008

  18. Facefacts: The real cost of social networking to your business

    workplacelaw The exclusive magazine for premium members of the Workplace Law Network Social networking, Facebook, eBay ... The real cost to your business, and what you can do about it :-) INSIDE THIS ISSUE OCTOBER 2007 Issue 31 NEW this month: The data Five pages of key statistics and information, now in every issue Interview: Michelle Mahdon, the Work Foundation Page 20 Plus: Legal calendar | Clinic | Case reports | Technical guidance | Client focus | Comment and ...

    Magazine issue | 16 Oct 2007

  19. 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

  20. Contractors: are you watching them?

    ...regarding employees and non-employees, and in recent years there have been various attempts to persuade the courts that this should be mitigated where the acts of others, such as contractors, have caused or contributed to an apparent breach of the regulations. Bernie Sheehan explores what employers can learn from recent high-profile cases. LEGAL UPDATE 26 Case law Legal experts offer their advice to employers on the implications of recent case law. 28 Technical guidance Making TUPE work for your business; Provision of goods and services ­ sexual orientation discrimination; and Who will be in ...

    Magazine issue | 16 May 2007

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