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Employment health check
Failing to manage employee health effectively can lead to an unhappy workforce, stressed managers, expensive Employment Tribunals and valuable management time being utilised reacting to HR issues rather than proactively managing them. The purpose of this HR Health check is to assist your organisat
Support | 9 Feb 2012
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Employment tribunal assistance
Employment law is an ever-changing dynamic, and in a time of ‘no win no fee’ legal firms availing themselves to increasingly knowledgeable employees, employers find themselves at ever increasing risk of a Tribunal claim being lodged against them. There is no magic formula for handling an
Support | 9 Feb 2012
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Employment law and HR consulting
Employment law and HR consulting
Course_code | 9 Feb 2012
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Mock Employment Tribunal
Workplace Law’s Mock Employment Tribunal is a highly interactive one-day event that brings the drama of an Employment Tribunal to life. Our interactive course is designed to offer employers the opportunity to discuss and take part in a mock Employment Tribunal, as well as discuss issues surroundi
Course_code | 9 Feb 2012
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CIPD Employment Law Award
Intermediate Award in Employment Law What is the Intermediate Award in Employment Law? The CIPD Intermediate Award in Employment Law is a four-day course from Workplace Law Human Resources designed to give students a comprehensive introduction into the legal framework that underpins effective HR p
Course_code | 9 Feb 2012
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Self-Employment (Risk Assessment Exemption) Bill 2010-11
A Bill to exempt self-employed persons engaged in low hazard activity from the requirement to produce a written risk assessment. This Bill was presented to Parliament on 21 October 2010. This is known as the first reading and there was no debate on the Bill at this stage. This Bill is a Private Mem
Regulation | 21 Oct 2010
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Former employment lawyer new employee relations minister
Norman Lamb, a former employer lawyer, has been appointed as Minister for Employment Relations, Consumer and Postal Affairs. He replaces Edward Davey, who has been promoted to Energy and Climate Change Secretary, following the departure of Chris Huhne. Business Secretary, Vince Cable, said: “I a
News | 6 Feb 2012
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Apprenticeships that work: a guide for employers
Apprenticeships have received increased attention in recent times for their value in offering young people a direct and affordable route into skilled jobs and careers, as an alternative to a university education. They are also an effective way for employers to develop their own talent, with
Official guidance | 3 Feb 2012
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Employer’s liability for employee’s violence
The Court of Appeal has recently considered two conjoined cases to determine the circumstances when an employer is liable for an act of violence committed by one employee towards another. Employment Principal Lorna Townsend reports. In order for an employer to be vicariously liable for a violent a
Case | 2 Feb 2012
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UK Employment Tribunal fees will help reduce litigation
The majority of respondents to a survey carried out by law firm, Eversheds, believe the introduction of Employment Tribunal fees with help reduce Tribunal litigation. The survey canvassed the views of over 600 UK employers, across a range of industry sectors on proposals for reforming the UK’s Em
News | 27 Jan 2012
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Employers responsible for reducing risk of violent assault
A social care organisation has been fined for exposing workers to the risk of violence and aggression. The HSE launched an investigation at Dimensions (UK) Ltd, a not-for-profit organisation that provides support services for people with learning disabilities, after a support worker was kicked in t
Case | 19 Jan 2012
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Employers unprepared for Olympic absences
Nearly a third (29%) of employers are yet to make the most basic preparations for the Olympic period, such as plans to deal with the expected dip in staff attendance. This is according to a new BT study, which surveyed 1,200 small, medium and large enterprises nationwide as well as public sector org
News | 12 Jan 2012
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Employers less concerned about migration cap
The ongoing economic crisis and the resultant stagnation in the labour market mean only a tiny proportion of UK employers now say that the migration cap is having or will have a damaging impact on their organisation in the short to medium term. These are the findings from the Chartered Institut
News | 22 Dec 2011
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Methodist minister 'not employed by God'
A former Methodist minister trying to pursue an unfair dismissal claim is employed by the Church rather than God, reports the BBC. Appeal Court judges have ruled against claims by the Methodist Church that ministers were not ordinary employees but "stewards in the house of God". The Appeal Court r
Case | 21 Dec 2011
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UKBA urged to use full powers to collect employer fines
The UK Border Agency (UKBA) should improve its decision-making and make full use of its powers to improve the quality of service it provides, John Vine CBE QPM, Independent Chief Inspector of the UKBA, has said on publishing his third annual report. The report covers the period October 2010 to Octo
News | 20 Dec 2011
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Most lawyers believe employment law reforms 'unworkable’
More than three-quarters (78%) of employment lawyers polled in a recent survey believe the proposed employment law reforms announced last month by Business Secretary Vince Cable will lead to a ‘hire and fire’ culture within small businesses. The poll, which was conducted by find-a-solicitor ser
News | 20 Dec 2011
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Important ruling for employers of married couples
In a rare decision dealing with an allegation of discrimination on the grounds of being married, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has held that it is unlawful to discriminate against an individual on the ground of their marriage to a particular person. Discrimination on the grounds of marita
Case | 15 Dec 2011
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HMRC targets employer data quality
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is offering help to employers to improve their PAYE information, it has announced. Targeted Employer Support (TES) will be rolled out to at least 1,000 employers identified by HMRC as having the most issues with data quality. TES includes tailored face-to-face visits wh
News | 15 Dec 2011
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Acas urges employers to be ready for winter
We may have had the mildest November for over 300 years but now that December's here Acas has reminded employers that now is the time to make sure they're prepared for the workplace issues that crop up over the winter months. Adrian Wakeling, Acas Guidance Editor, said: "Winter often brings dilem
News | 6 Dec 2011
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Sex discrimination, sexual orientation, gender reassignment and employment
In this factsheet: What is sex, sexual orientation or gender reassignment discrimination? The legal position Good employment practices CIPD viewpoint Useful contacts References Further reading
Official guidance | 1 Dec 2011
