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  1. Talks over Working Time opt-out once again end in deadlock

    Talks over the future of the opt-out clause in the Working Time Directive have once again ended in deadlock. With no decision being reached the UK, for the time being, still holds the right to opt-out of the 48hr week outlined in the Directive. As Workplace Law reported earlier this week, EU ministers met for a meeting yesterday (7 November) to discuss a compromise that had been put forward by Finland, the current EU chair. The compromise would have cut the absolute maximum working week - for people using the opt-out - from 78 hours to 60. It would also have scheduled a review of the o...

    News | 8 Nov 2006

  2. European Parliament debates fate of working time opt-out

    Today the European Parliament will vote on plans to end the Working Time opt-out. Yesterday, MEPs debated Working Time issues including: the opt-out from the 48-hour week limit; the reference period for calculating the 48-hour average; the definition of ‘on-call’ time; and ensuring that workers who have mor...

    News | 11 May 2005

  3. UK retains right to Working Time opt-out

    Britain has retained the right to continue allowing employees to work more than 48 hours a week as talks to reach a compromise failed. Yesterday (1 June) Ministers from EU states met in Luxembourg to discuss changes to the laws governing workers' hours, holidays and rest periods. The talks ended in stalemate and the EU remains divided on the rules surrounding the Working Time Directive and its opt-out. Under the current Working Time Directive, employees cannot work...

    News | 2 Jun 2006

  4. Survival of the fit note?

    ...cludes the following priorities: · Consultnextyearonintroducingalandfill restriction on wood waste, review the case for introducing landfill bans on other materials, such as metals, textiles and all biodegradable waste. The Government says it will work with industry to drive · · innovation in reuse and recycling in these products before the start of any bans. Acceleraterecyclingandreducewaste creation in the first place by providing incentives for householders, recycling-onthe-go schemes, better services for businesses and voluntary responsibility deals, focusing on the hospitality industry...

    Magazine issue | 5 Jul 2011

  5. The Diversity Dilemma

    ... average - 77% NGC3: Practical assessment Workplace Law pass rate - 98% National average - 90% 05 EDITORIAL The diversity dilemma. 06 LEGAL CALENDAR Key legislative dates taking place in winter 2009. hEALTh AND sAfETY uPDATE 07 NEWS "Stress epidemic" not caused by working conditions; and news on European Week for Safety and Health at Work. 24 15 COMMENT While the passing of the Agency Workers Directive has been seen as a defeat for business, it could spell the end of the flexible workforce, says Rebecca McGuirk. timely update on the legal issues to consider when drafting or reviewing your al...

    Magazine issue | 2 Nov 2009

  6. Fresh talks over EU Working Time Directive

    Talks are underway in Brussels to decide whether the UK can retain its opt out from the European Working Time Directive, which aims to limit the working week to 48 hours.That opt out has been under threat ever since MEPs voted to scrap it in December, despite opposition from the Council, which represents national ministers. The disagreement has led to the situation being at a standstill ...

    News | 18 Mar 2009

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

    ...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. However, this vote means that the wor...

    Magazine issue | 5 Feb 2009

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

    ...2 Editor Kelly Mansfield T. 01223 431 054 Writer Claire Fuller Project Editor Alex Davies Design Gary Jobson Photography istockphoto.com Gary Jobson Production Controller Mike Horscroft Membership Services Manager Gillian Nightingale Publisher David Sharp T. 01223 431 050 Contributors Elaine Banton European Agency for Safety & Health at Work Heather Falconer Philip Jeffs Jeffrey Jupp Martin Newlan Printed by Warwick Printing Caswell Road, Leamington Spa, CV31 1QD Circulation 2,000 (ISSN 1745-0160) Workplace Law Magazine is published 10 times a year by Workplace Law Group. It is available by subs...

    Magazine issue | 16 Oct 2007

  9. Old git, or still work fit?

    ...n employers with workplaces where explosive atmospheres may occur. For more information call 0870 777 8881 quoting ref 1989 1st The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2004 (the RoHS Regulations) implement the provisions of the European Parliament and Council Directive on the Restrictions of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment ("the RoHS Directive") From 1 July the RoHS Regulations ban the placing on the EU market of new Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) containing more than...

    Magazine issue | 1 Feb 2006

  10. UK employees to be limited to working 48 hours a week

    The European Parliament has voted to end the opt-out, meaning UK employees will be limited to working 48 hours a week. An absolute majority of MEPs - more than 393 – was needed to confirm the Employment Committee's amendments to the Working Time Directive, including the opt-out. The final vote was 421 i...

    News | 17 Dec 2008

  11. 3 strikes and your fire's not out!

    ... support in the event of a real fire. Sarah Clark investigates how the Fire Service's lack of funding is endangering the safety of workplaces and those within them. and Local Government why there have been no charges under the RRO that weren't brought about after a fire. 1,000-mile journey across Europe has been resurrected as a charity challenge to raise £25,000. And this time, the journey is longer! NETWORK 22 PARTNER PROFILE: "I WAS MEANT TO BE A WEATHERMAN" School careers advisors told Dale Collins he should become a weatherman ­ he would never get in anywhere to study law. Today he is ...

    Magazine issue | 8 Nov 2007

  12. Is the long-hours culture behind us?

    ...abour Market Statistics – January 2007 – reveal that the average hours worked fell to 31.9 in the three months to the end of November 2006, which compares to an average of 33.2 hours in 1992. In the same period, just over 20% of people worked more than 45 hours per week. At present, the European Union has legislation (Working Time Directive) that limits maximum working hours for an employee to 48 hours a week. The UK has more flexible legislation (Working Time Regulations) that allows employers and workers to opt out and work for longer. The TUC is among those campaigning to protect ...

    News | 18 Jan 2007

  13. Britain fights to preserve its right to long working hours

    Britain is to launch a fresh attempt at striking a European Union deal on working time that would preserve the country's right to a long hours culture. Working Time Directive (WTD) The main provisions stated in the WTD are: a maximum 48 hour working week averaged over a reference period; a minimum daily rest period of 11 consecutive h...

    News | 6 Dec 2005

  14. 2005: getting to grips with the legal year ahead

    ...andards Institute (BSI) 7 Broken Foot Inns 19 Browne Jacobson 24 Casella Winton 31 Central Scotlan Police 20 Changing Faces 9 Charles Russell 21, 24, 31 Chelsea FC 24 Combined Equality and Human Rights Commission (CEHR) 6 Commission for Racial Equality 6 Crown Leisure 24 Department for Transport 7 Deutches Rotes Kreuz 26 Disability Rights Commission 6 Dundas & Wilson 26 DVLA 17 Environment Agency 14 Equal Opportunities Commission 6 Federation of Licensed Victuallers' Associations 20 Godfrey Davis 34 Greenwoods Solicitors LLP 5, 14, 28, 29 Hegarty & Co 18 HSE 6, 13, 17, 28, 29, 31 Investors in Pe...

    Magazine issue | 15 Dec 2004

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

    ...o know about redundancy and restructuring. Another unexpected cost could be on the cards for employers if they underestimate how farreaching the UK's new immigration laws are. The new Australian-style points-based regime stretches all the way from the borders into each and every workplace where non-EU staff are employed, and some of the big employers have been stung by hefty fines following investigations into their practices (p. 20). Finally, there have been a few developments this month that will be sure to have an effect on workplaces soon. The Equality Bill has finally been published (p.25),...

    Magazine issue | 1 Jun 2009

  16. H5N1 Bird Flu: Are you playing chicken with your company’s future?

    ...rials. The move would allow untrained and unlicensed contractors to remove textured coatings that contain asbestos. 6587 1st From 1 July, the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2004 (the RoHS Regulations) ban the placing on the EU market of new Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) containing more than the set levels of lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium and both polybrominated biphenyl (PBB) and polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) flame retardants. 18th The DTI's consultation on draft regulations that are par...

    Magazine issue | 1 Mar 2006

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