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  1. Corporate Manslaughter Bill: only four days to go and still no law

    The fate of the Corporate Manslaughter Bill is hanging in the balance this week after the House of Commons rejected the House of Lords amendments for a fourth time. The House of Lords wants deaths in custody to be included in the Bill, but the House of Commons does not – at first. According to Justice Minister Maria Eag...

    News | 16 Jul 2007

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

    ...d. REGULARS 06 Legal calendar Get yourself up to date with legal developments taking effect in September and October. 12 10 years in workplace fatalities We map changes in the size of the workforce; the amount of legislation in force; and the number of workplace deaths against the development of corporate manslaughter legislation since 1996. 07 Forum Workplace Law members debate the implications of the Barrow legionella case for FMs. LEGAL UPDATE 26 Case law Legal experts offer their advice to employers on the implications of recent case law. 17 The future of health and safety Facilities Manage...

    Magazine issue | 1 Sep 2007

  3. Have we binned your Workplace Law Magazine?

    ...ed into articles whenever the subject of global warming, climate change, pollution or recycling comes up. But the question remains -- what are we meant to be sustaining, and why should it be sustained? The Sustainable Workplaces 2008: Special Report covers the whole spectrum of sustainability, from Corporate Social Responsibility to waste management, to give you all of the information you need on this increasingly popular topic in one place. Featuring contributions from experts including: Claire Fuller investigates the real effect that global warming will have on the workplace if we don't take prevent...

    Magazine issue | 7 Apr 2008

  4. 3 strikes and your fire's not out!

    ...ool careers advisors told Dale Collins he should become a weatherman ­ he would never get in anywhere to study law. Today he is a successful health and safety solicitor, HSE prosecutor, and Workplace Law Network advisor. 08 CASE LAW n Requirement for tidy hair is not discriminatory n Should DDA incorporate discrimination by association? TECHNICAL 28 LEGAL UPDATE In-depth technical guidance on: Transfer of undertakings 2006: solutions in outsourcing; Age discrimination ­ the first year; and Compulsory retirement in the light of Palacios. COMMENT 07 MANAGING COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENTS IN EMERGENCY SITUAT...

    Magazine issue | 8 Nov 2007

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

    ...end of the day, though, it's not Facebook that's the problem. More than anything, this is a communication and an awareness issue. "If workers are allowed to be given access to these sites then it's imperative that they are taught best practices to ensure that they are not putting their personal and corporate data at risk", says Graham Culley, Senior Technical Consultant at IT security firm Sophos. "Five minutes spent learning the ins-andouts of Facebook's privacy settings, for instance, could save a lot of heartache later." Regardless of whether they disclose their employment details via networking sit...

    Magazine issue | 16 Oct 2007

  6. Employment Tribunals: back to the future?

    ...aking effect in September and October Workplace Law members debate the implications of the Barrow legionella case for FMs 12 11 years in health and safety We map changes in the size of the workforce; the amount of legislation in force; and the number of workplace deaths against the development of corporate manslaughter legislation since 1996. Legal experts offer their advice to employers on the implications of recent case law. 28 In-depth guidance on: the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Bill; Directors' liability insurance; and energy performance of buildings: a new white paper. Memb...

    Magazine issue | 1 Jul 2007

  7. Directors' responsibilities for health and safety

    ...anything to fear in proposed new health and safety legislation? 13 JUMBLE SALE We are all, as employers, required to help people overcome dyslexia, says David Sharp 14 POWERS OF ENFORCEMENT Chris Streatfeild asks how effectively the HSE is enforcing health and safety law 19 MATTERS OF THE HEART? Corporate social responsibility as merely PR doesn't work in the end, says The Work Foundation's Nick Isles 20 DILEMMA Should an employee opting for fertility treatment be granted paid leave? Employers share their views 22 IS THIS WORK?What are an employer's health and safety responsibilities to employees ...

    Magazine issue | 1 Feb 2005

  8. Internships – Are you breaking the law?

    ... 9 15 COMMENT The Equality Act's `costly dual discrimination rules' have been dropped by the Government as part of a drive to cut down on red tape, but does that expose employees to harassment? asks Smair Soor. groups, but will new positive action legislation change all that? asks Laura Allner. 24 Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007, is fined £385,000 to be paid over ten years. EAT: Redundancy selection: A recent case demonstrates the importance of striking a balance to avoid sex discrimination. 08 CASE LAW Water firm to pay £345,000 after eight-year legal dispute; and roofing fi...

    Magazine issue | 3 May 2011

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

    ...at proposed changes to Employment Tribunal procedures; and timetable for action as the Government confirms default retirement age will be abolished in October. netWORK 42 FORUM FOCUS Reflecting Network members' views on the Workplace Law site during the past weeks 08 CASE LAW First conviction for corporate manslaughter; and landfill operator fined in landmark gas emissions ruling. 34 CONTRACT READy Ahead of his presentation at the FM Legal Update Conference, Marc Hanson outlines the key aspects to consider when drawing up an FM contract. 44 NETWORK NEWS Launch of new NEBOSH National Construction Ce...

    Magazine issue | 1 Mar 2011

  10. Same old: has health and safety really changed after the Young review?

    ...ar Legal calendar Important diary dates for the months ahead... NOVEMBER 2010 The Ministry of Justice's consultation, to find out the views of Uk companies on guidance on the new Uk Bribery Act, comes to a close on 8 November. The new law, which will come into force in April 2011, will introduce a corporate offence of failure to prevent bribery by employees working for a business. The Ministry of Justice says "It will ensure the UK is at the forefront of the battle against bribery and encourage businesses to bring in safeguards to prevent bribery". The Bribery Act consultation exercise will gather the...

    Magazine issue | 1 Nov 2010

  11. Changes to Workplace Law Magazine

    ...UM Of ThE PARTS The new Equality Bill is aimed at unifying a bewildering array of workplace equality legislation ­ to not only simplify but "strengthen" the law. But what will that mean in practice, asks Claire Fuller? 10 LEGAL UPDATE Carbon Reduction Commitment 2010 and an explanation of how the Corporate Manslaughter Act addresses diseaserelated deaths. teCHNiCaL 30 ThE DATA EAT: Disability discrimination in that the employer had failed to make reasonable adjustments; and unfair dismissal for an unauthorised interview broadcast. HSE: Prosecutions for a fatality under the Health and Safety at Work ...

    Magazine issue | 1 Sep 2009

  12. Celebrating 35 years of the Health and Safety at Work Act

    ...k for any embarrassment caused by its wrongful inclusion in the article. Page 26 Legal updat e: Updatin contracts g ­ a way to ING SPEC JUNE 2009 IAL Issue 48 save money? COST-CUTT 9 ways to cut costs ­ stimulate growth in legally ­ and your orga nisation Forum focus nge: manslaughter First corporate case hits courtroom. the Page 22 Challe calendar The data | Comme | Clinic | nt Network Case law News and more ... Plus: Legal Page 19 Health and Posting safety gone nuts! Workplace successful Law membe results rs BBC's Panora on Controversial programme: ma cuts: the Royal the time to is now M...

    Magazine issue | 7 Jul 2009

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

    ...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 more ... Contents In this issue ... Disability EssEntiAl lAw AnD PrActicE One-day training course tuesday 23 June 2009, Bonhill House ­ London Access and laTeST 05 PRUNI...

    Magazine issue | 1 Jun 2009

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

    ...ill take place) we cannot just assume the emergency services will give directions. Besides, any good BC structure will have a dynamic Business Impact Analysis approach, so a great deal should already have been archived as a matter of routine good business practice, duty of care, risk management and corporate governance. Just as organisations should already be looking at discrete plans for major risks such as pandemic influenza (the highest current impact threat on the Government's risk register), so might businesses look at similar plans to cater www.workplacelaw.net istockphoto.com Comment This remi...

    Magazine issue | 5 May 2009

  15. 48: How the 48-hour working week could push employers to the max

    ...ration istockphoto.com www.CartoonStock.com production Controller Mike Horscroft publisher David Sharp T. 01223 431 050 Contributors Nick Hobden Sarah Robbins Mandy Laurie Ali Moran Jenny Piggott Charlotte Thomas Sarah Wray Jamie Beatson Jessica Halling Edward McHugh Thomas Bourne Roderick Ramage Incorporated Council of Law Reporting Shepherd and Wedderburn Printed by Pensord, Tram Road, Pontllanfraith, Blackwood NP12 2YA Circulation 2,000 (ISSN 1745-0160) Workplace Law Magazine is published 10 times a year by Workplace Law Group. It is available free to premium members of the Workplace Law Network. Fo...

    Magazine issue | 5 Feb 2009

  16. Employment law is changing - but don't tell anyone how

    ...e Confere 21 May 2008 don ge Centre, Victoria ­ Lon MWB Business Exchan ESSENTIAL UPDATE S and n Sustainable buildings ding energy performance (inclu lations) Building Regu n Cleaning: Contracts and Quality including n Fire risk assessments (Fire the Regulatory Reform r 2005 Safety) Orde ter and n Corporate Manslaugh 2007 Corporate Homicide Act Act n Sex Discrimination n Collaborative working ment n Age legislation ­ retire rs be and discrimination em rm e fo ons tes sp s ra ty re etail ted iori r d un e pr fo o sc se form Di th ilities ST of the 9 annual Fac Featuring the VERY BE Dinner Update Confe...

    Magazine issue | 13 May 2008

  17. Old git, or still work fit?

    ...rliament has voted in favour of a Bill that means Scotland will be the first part of the UK to become completely smoke free, from 26 March, in all enclosed public places including workplaces such as bars and clubs 5980 The Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2006, coming in to force 6 April, incorporates other asbestos legislation in to one, changes to control limits, removal of some exemptions on employers using their own employees to perform work on asbestos containing materials. The move would allow untrained and unlicensed contractors to remove textured coatings that contain asbestos. 6587 Ap...

    Magazine issue | 1 Feb 2006

  18. The year of living dangerously

    ...r before, as it is at the heart of major new legislation either coming into effect or making significant developments next year. Major developments include the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 ­ which places responsibility for fire safety on the shoulders of the employer ­ and the Draft Corporate Manslaughter Bill ­ under which it will become easier for a company to be convicted of corporate manslaughter for workplace deaths. What this important legislation, coupled with some recent high profile cases, achieves above anything, is to reiterate the point that health and safety must be manage...

    Magazine issue | 1 Dec 2005

  19. 2005: getting to grips with the legal year ahead

    ...our workplace 2005 10 steps to get to grips with the legal year ahead Dec 2004 / Jan 2005 Noise at work New duties to protect employees' hearing `Fat' discrimination Could overweight employees be considered disabled under DDA? Private life Do employees have a duty to behave outside of work? Corporate killing Will businesses be held responsible for workplace fatalities? In every issue: employment law, health & safety, premises management Contents 06 News The latest legal developments affecting the workplace and those to look out for in the upcoming months Looking ahead to the New Year 09 L...

    Magazine issue | 15 Dec 2004

  20. Dealing with bogus claimants

    ... Safety editions for £99.00 with no VAT save an additional 10% if you are a member of Workplace Law Network, bIFM, FMA or RICS n Contents In this issue ... Latest 05 EDITORIAL No win situation. 06 LEGAL CALENDAR Key legislative dates taking place in spring 2010. heaLth and saFety uPdate 07 NEWS Corporate manslaughter fines could run to millions; and `Fit for work' option is removed from fit notes. 18 16 LEGAL UPDATE Time off for training; and screening staff to protect your business ­ the importance of knowing who your staff really are. 45 ContinuinG PRoFessionaL deVeLoPment 30 HANDLE WITH CARE ...

    Magazine issue | 1 Mar 2010

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