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Corporate killing - proposed reforms and recent case law
John, Directors' And Officers (D&O) Insurance protects directors and officers against personal liability. The Telegraph website contains a good summary of the various insurances for employers, whether compulsory or voluntary: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/money/main.jhtml?xml=/money/exclusions/businessinsurance/bigeneral...
Comment | 26 Oct 2004
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Corporate killing - proposed reforms and recent case law
M&A = mergers and acquisitions. Important since you may both take on someone else's liabilities and/or new hazards and hence risks to which your organisation have never been exposed or experienced.
Comment | 25 Oct 2004
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Corporate killing - proposed reforms and recent case law
Final paragraph: What are M&A transactions with regard to due diligence? I know about Public Liability and Employers Liability but what are D&O insurance policies? It's Monday morning and my brain isn't in gear yet so any explanation gratefully received. Once I know I shall be able to say "I knew that" Thank you
Comment | 25 Oct 2004
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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
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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
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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
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Killing time
workplacelaw The exclusive magazine for premium members of the Workplace Law Network You've had 11 years to prepare for corporate manslaughter legislation. So, are you ready? Killing time CORPORATE MANSLAUGHTER MARCH 2008 Issue 35 Shot to pieces Your corporate reputation and why you need to keep it Page 7 Interview: The CID's Mark Smith on increased police presence in investigations Page 18 Compassionate response Americ...
Magazine issue | 27 Feb 2008
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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
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Survival of the fit note?
...sions. Says Colin Malcolm, Principal Consultant, Environment at Workplace Law: "This consultation gives business the opportunity to make representation on greenhouse gas reporting and to influence the direction of future government policy. Consultation responses play a key role in ensuring policy incorporates and reflects the views of business. Accordingly, Workplace Law will be submitting a formal response and we encourage our members to do likewise." 34028 AUGUST 2011 The Government's `Modern workplace' consultation closes on 8 August. The consultation, which proposes changes to flexible parental le...
Magazine issue | 5 Jul 2011
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Sweeping changes
...alks to Sara Bean about the latest green challenges, and why it's important to define the meaning of sustainability. eMPLOyMent uPdate 13 NEWS Government action plan to end `excessive regulation'; and employees rate flexible working as highest priority. 45 END NOTE teChniCaL 38 THE DATA HSE: The Corporate Manslaughter Act has redefined the concept of sentencing with regard to health and safety breaches. 24 CONSTRUCTIVE THINKING Simon Toseland and Gary Plant on how the Altius vendor assessment scheme is meeting the aims of the `Safety Scheme in Procurement'. Richard Mills, CEO at Intellicate, says ...
Magazine issue | 1 Jul 2010
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Open for Business
...l control over those parts of social and employment legislation which have proved most damaging to the British economy". For instance, they have said they would seek guarantees over the application of the Working Time Directive in public services. In February, Jonathan Djanogly, Shadow Minister for Corporate Governance and Solicitor General, suggested that the Conservative Party would intervene in the Agency Workers Regulations on the grounds that they reduce the flexibility of the UK labour force. He said: "We shall not only be opposing the early adoption of these Regulations but also making it clear ...
Magazine issue | 4 May 2010
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The world in your hands?
...deVeLoPment 30 PRINCIPLES OF FIRE SAFETy Fire Safety Training Consultant, Clive Raybould, with the latest guidance on managing fire safety within a commercial premises. 40 CLINIC Workplace Law members ask the experts for advice on key management issues. 09 COMMENT If new Sentencing Guidelines for Corporate Manslaughter and health and safety offences come into force, companies could face fines running into millions, says Paul Verrico. foCuS 18 DOWN TO EARTh As we enter the second decade of the 21st Century, will climate change start to impact organisations in a more palpable way? Workplace Law consul...
Magazine issue | 8 Jan 2010
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The Diversity Dilemma
...nsider the management of Display Screen Equipment in the workplace, with questions and answers compiled by Simon Toseland, Head of Health and Safety at Workplace Law. 40 CLINIC Workplace Law members ask the experts for advice on key management issues. 09 COMMENT Elizabeth Hyde argues the Cotswold Corporate Manslaughter case will be of little assistance to larger organisations with complex management structures. NETWoRK 42 FORUM FOCUS Reflecting Network members' views on the Workplace Law site during the past weeks. foCus 18 DEALING WITH DIVERSITY With such a diverse and increasingly multi-cultural ...
Magazine issue | 2 Nov 2009
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London’s burning, where’s the engine?
...nt www.communities.gov.uk 14 workplacelaw workplacelaw 15 What Workplace Law can do for you Membership Being a member of the Workplace Law Network gives you the benefit of fast and efficient information access. You'll receive up to date legal advice and practical guidance, on issues such as the Corporate Manslaughter Bill, ensuring you stay compliant whether you deal with employment law, health and safety or premises management. Membership will provide you with a greater understanding of risk and help you avoid oversights and costly mistakes. We offer two grades of membership, individual and corpor...
Magazine issue | 1 Oct 2006
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Mug’s game? Excessive risk aversion
... the Global Head of Equity Trading for HSBC in September 2004; however, he was suspended from that post on 10 November 2004 and dismissed on 9 December 2004. Lewis' dismissal was triggered by an allegation by a work colleague that Lewis had been masturbating in the adjacent shower cubicle at HSBC's corporate gym. Once it became aware of the allegation of the employee HSBC began an investigation into the allegations and by 10 November 2004 had come to the view that there was a case to answer and that it was in the best interests of the company if Lewis was suspended. Following a series of investigatory ...
Magazine issue | 1 Jul 2006
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The sex issue
... to unfair and abusive treatment, which has resulted in the biggest ever sex discrimination claim, worth £800m. As lurid details of the hostile environment women work in come to light, such as prostitutes visiting male colleagues during lunch hours, junior female employees hired as "eye candy" and corporate meetings held in strip clubs, doubts are raised over how much has changed for women in the workplace. "In 1975 a woman could be sacked for getting pregnant or married," reminds Jenny Watson, Chair of the Equal Opportunities Commission. "She had no legal protection from sexual harassment, and withou...
Magazine issue | 1 May 2006
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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 professional Highly commended: AOP Online Publisher of the Year 2005 - business IN EVERY I...
Magazine issue | 1 Apr 2006
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H5N1 Bird Flu: Are you playing chicken with your company’s future?
...ommunity for workplace managers in the UK. Why? Because we give you Online advice Support you can trust from more than 40 expert advisors. Ask for confidential advice and second opinions in writing! Unlimited telephone support Life support from our free legal advice and information service for all corporate members. Fast and responsive feedback from our team of HR and health and safety specialists e-bulletins Stay one step ahead with full access to our weekly e-bulletin update service, written specially for workplace managers Case reports Feel the heartbeat of your industry through regular updates o...
Magazine issue | 1 Mar 2006
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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
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Disability access: is it becoming clear yet?
...firmed the stance from Howe: 'Any penalty imposed must be high enough to make a difference to the company and to make all concerned sit up and take notice.' The sentencing in the case of the Hatifield train crash, in which four people died, will be known soon. Following the dismissal of a charge of corporate manslaughter against the company, Balfour Beatty pleaded guilty to offences under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, and faces an unlimited fine as punishment for its failings. Network Rail, the successor to Railtrack, has also been found guilty of health and safety offences. As a past recipie...
Magazine issue | 1 Sep 2005
