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Equal Pay Day: But gender pay gap still over 50%
...es were paid 33% more per hour than male workers. The poll also showed that the majority of the British public support gender pay audits – 89% of women and 81% of men said they support the introduction of a legal requirement on employers to check they are paying female and male employees equally, and agree that action should be taken if pay gaps are uncovered The Equality Bill, currently going through parliament, could, from 2013, require firms with 250 or more workers to disclose average pay for male and female staff. Dave Prentis, General Secretary of UNISON, commented: “T...
News | 30 Oct 2009
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Equal Pay Day: But gender pay gap still over 50%
You've kinda hit a point there Nigel. I said to a friend of mine that I don't wholly agree with the equal pay legislation, which resulted in her calling me a 'typical bloke'. Later on she realised I am not typical, apologised and asked me what I meant. There is a person she works with that has been discriminated (and bullied) against because he is in the process of gender surgery, whereby he will b...
Comment | 3 Nov 2009
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Equal Pay Day: But gender pay gap still over 50%
...rt multi-tasks and is twice as productive ? Not a ploy the guys could use cause no one is gonna believe our other cromosones are any more productive and even if they were the male one's would handicap the female ones anyway ....... ho hum gotto be some compensation for being male as we are never but never right !
Comment | 31 Oct 2009
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Women and Work Commission: UK gender pay gap worst in EU
...equality representatives' to monitor differences in pay between the sexes. It also backs the introduction of 'class action' legal claims, common in America, which would allow one woman to represent a whole group who felt discriminated against in a test case. The Commission said many girls and young w...
News | 27 Feb 2006
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Employment law is changing - but don't tell anyone how
...in attitudes and approaches to persons with disabilities. It aims to change the view of persons with disabilities as "objects" of charity, medical treatment and social protection towards viewing persons with disabilities as "subjects" with rights, who are active members of society. On 15 April, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) called on the Government to ratify the Convention as soon as possible. 14436 JuNE Legal Update Conference 21 May 2008 21 May Priority response form Facilities Manageme nt following the great success of our 9th Annual facilities management Legal update Confere...
Magazine issue | 13 May 2008
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Survival of the fit note?
...n Put yourself in control: n CIPD accredited award in employment law n Four-day classroom course n Ideal for busy managers n UK's leading employment law trainer for managers You will learn about: n n n n n n n n The purpose and principles of employment law Employment contracts Pay and working time Equality, diversity and discrimination law How to recruit legally and fairly Unfair dismissal and how to avoid it Managing change, reorganisation and redundancy Enforcing employment law and the Tribunal process Workplace Law Magazine is published six times a year by Workplace Law Group. It is available ...
Magazine issue | 5 Jul 2011
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Grinding to a halt: Why Government policy risks bringing business to a standstill
workplacelaw place ace c The exclusive magazine for premium members of the Workplace Law Network Grinding to a halt? Why Government policy risks bringing business to a standstill inside this issue JAN/FEB 2011 Issue 58 Comment: This magazine's first cover star reviews the new Equality Act. Page 45 Clinic: Useful advice on coping with weather related disruption. Page 40 Plus: News and case round up of the leading health and safety, FM and HR stories ... Matthew Powell-Howard, Accreditation Manager at NEBOSH, on achieving exam success. Page 22 Badge of distinction Green cre...
Magazine issue | 4 Jan 2011
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ETs on the rise
... 2010. A practical and interactive one-day course heALth And sAFety And enViROnMent uPdAte 07 NEWS Fit note changes reveal those assessed are overwhelmingly being found fit and able to look for a job; and calls for compulsory health and safety performance 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 payme...
Magazine issue | 1 Sep 2010
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Open for Business
workplacelaw The exclusive magazine for premium members of the Workplace Law Network How might employment legislation look after 6 May? inside this issue MAY/JUN 2010 Issue 54 Comment: Why I am looking forward to the Equality Act. Page 45 Why cutting red tape is the top business priority. Page 24 Red whine All fired up Debate on the effects of the Fire Safety Order. Page 22 Checking out Staff recruitment agencies undergo a security audit. Page 27 CPd section: Second in our two part guide to absence management; a...
Magazine issue | 4 May 2010
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Changes to Workplace Law Magazine
workplacelaw The exclusive magazine for premium members of the Workplace Law Network New legislation But equal treatment for all? New Look MaGaziNe SEPT/OCT 2009 Issue 50 God's green earth Partner profile Meet Chris Hoar, DG at the Facilities Management Association. Body of evidence How PHS Datashred helps the NHS dispose of its confidential data. Comment: Will the new Equality Bill undermine fairness f...
Magazine issue | 1 Sep 2009
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Cultivating success: how to cut costs and stimulate growth
...ers the information and material at a steady pace. Key updates: n Disability Discrimination Acts 1995 and 2005 (including SENDA 2001) n Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 n Building Regulations Parts L, M and B n Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 n Court of Appeal widens rights to equal pay compensation. COmmeNT 07 REASONAbLE ADjUSTmENTS OR TOkEN GESTURES? If a would-be access auditor tells you "use my services and you will comply with the DDA," or a salesperson says "this piece of equipment complies with the DDA," they are misleading you, says Ruth Malkin. 16 ROyAL mAIL: COST C...
Magazine issue | 1 Jun 2009
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2009: new beginnings
... led to concerns that hiring agency workers is set to become a lot more expensive. So does this Directive herald the Asbestos | Construction contracts | Employment law | Energy contracts | Energy ratings | Fire safety | Health and safety law | Legionella | Loneworking | Personal liability | Single Equality Bill | TUPE | Waste management | Working at height 09 ThE GROWING "AGE" fACTOR Age discrimination claims will increase during 2009, says David Walker. ThE DATA 32 ThIS mONTh'S STATISTICS Key statistics and information on health and safety and employment law. Book today 0871 777 8881 or visit ...
Magazine issue | 8 Dec 2008
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Identity charade
workplacelaw The exclusive magazine for premium members of the Workplace Law Network identity charade are you still free to pick the best candidate for the job? Equality & divErsity spEcial SEPTEMBER 2008 Issue 40 the Equality Bill: Can all discrimination be "chucked in the same bag"? Page 17 Making discrimination visible The Solicitor General on proposals for transparency. Page 18 "Will the Equality Bill lead to employers trying to have `one of each' in the...
Magazine issue | 3 Sep 2008
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3 strikes and your fire's not out!
...longside each other? n What do I need to do to make sure an evacuation happens safely? n What training should I be carrying out to make sure everyone is prepared for a fire? n What features does my workplace need to have to make sure all people are alerted if a fire breaks out? Author, Su Peace of Qequality, works with the Department of Communities and Local Government and the Building Research Establishment in formulating new legislation on means of escape. The report also contains contributions from Guide Dogs for the Blind and the Disability Rights Commission, as well as contributions from other...
Magazine issue | 8 Nov 2007
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Employment Tribunals: back to the future?
...weeks and the Government currently intends to extend the adoption pay period to the full 52 weeks by 2009 or 2010. Keep up-to-date 6 workplacelaw To stay ahead of changes to legislation affecting the workplace visit www.workplacelaw.net Sexual orientation -- Provision of goods and services The Equality Act (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2007, which came into force on 30 April 2007, made it illegal to discriminate against someone because of their sexual orientation when it comes to the provision of goods, facilities and services, education, disposal and management of premises and exercise of ...
Magazine issue | 1 Jul 2007
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H5N1 Bird Flu: Are you playing chicken with your company’s future?
...ment) Regulations 2006; and Flexible Working (Eligibility, Complaints and Remedies) (Amendment) Regulations 2006. One of the main provisions would extend paid maternity leave to nine weeks. 6713 August The Discrimination Law Review is expected to report in August 2006. It is looking at how laws on equality can best be modernised. The Discrimination Law Review will consider the balance between legislation that prevents discrimination and that which promotes equality. It will develop proposals for a simpler, fairer and more modern legislative framework. The independent Equalities Review is linked to...
Magazine issue | 1 Mar 2006
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2005: getting to grips with the legal year ahead
...h National Party (BNP) 24 British Nuclear Fuels Limited (BNFL) 26 British Security Industry Association (BSIA) 14 British Standards 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' Associati...
Magazine issue | 15 Dec 2004
