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Equality and Human Rights Commission launched today
After months in the making, the Commission for Equality and Human Rights (CEHR) was officially launched today (1 October), and renamed the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC). Taking over from the Commission for Racial Equality (CRE), the Disability Rights Commission (DRC) and the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC), the EHRC is a statutory bod...
News | 1 Oct 2007
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EHRC: maternity and paternity rights need to change
We need to explore legislative change to tackle the inequality between maternity and paternity leave that reinforces gender stereotypes, the Chief Executive of the Equalities and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has announced. In a speech to launch a major consultation into flexible working, Nicola Brewer will say that the present rights of mothers and fathers i...
News | 14 Jul 2008
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Calls for better paternity rights
A new report, launched today by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC), has called for fathers to be given more paternity leave and for it to be better paid. The report, launched to coincide with Parents’ Week, finds that British men want to take a more active role in caring for their children but that four in ten fathers sa...
News | 20 Oct 2009
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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 ac...
Magazine issue | 8 Nov 2007
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Working Better: new solutions for the modern workforce
In July 2008 the Equality and Human Rights Commission launched 'Working Better', a new policy initiative to explore how the needs of employers can be matched with the aspirations of employees. The aim of the initiative was to create a more balanced and effective work environment – one that fits today's workforce. As part...
News | 30 Mar 2009
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Equality ‘gaps’ highlighted in final report from the EOC
In October 2007, the work and remit of the Equal Opportunities Commission will pass to the new Commission for Equality and Human Rights (CEHR). The EOC has produced a final report on equal opportunities, as a swan song to see how far the country has come in the 30 years of its existence, and to highlight how far is still left to go. ‘Completing the Revolution’ sets out the most comprehensive ever measure of...
News | 24 Jul 2007
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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 creden...
Magazine issue | 4 Jan 2011
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ETs on the rise
...mongst 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 payments in discrimination claims. 16 LEGAL UPDATE Expert guidance on the Equality Act 2010, including an at-a-glance guide to what's new and what's changed regarding anti-discrimination and equality legislation. 08 CASE LAW you take part. you decide. Till workers seating decision sets industry precedent; and Gangmaster investigation reveals record failures. COntinuinG PROFes...
Magazine issue | 1 Sep 2010
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EHRC outlines proposals to scrap default retirement age
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is today launching a set of proposals for fundamental changes to employment policies in a bid to open up more work opportunities for older Britons and address the challenges of an ageing workforce. The proposals include abolishing the default retirement age,...
News | 25 Jan 2010
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The Diversity Dilemma
... "the tip of the iceberg". Sandwell Council was found to have paid out the most to external solicitors and barristers £1.3m. Dave Prentis, Unison's General Secretary, said the figures were a "national disgrace". 24008 Visit www.workplacelaw.net/cipd New flexible working guidance from EHRC The Equality and Human Rights Commission has launched new flexible working guidance for employers. Working Better: The managers' guide to flexible working includes a step-by-step process for managers of small and large companies to implement effective flexible working practices. 24080 foR moRE oN This AND oThE...
Magazine issue | 2 Nov 2009
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New flexible working guidance from EHRC
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has today launched new flexible working guidance for employers. Working Better: The managers’ guide to flexible working includes a step-by-step process for managers of small and large companies to implement effective flexible working practices, and feature...
News | 16 Oct 2009
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Changes to Workplace Law Magazine
...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 for women? Page 15 interview: Outgoing Editor, Claire Fuller, on why civil liberties should not be taken for granted. Page 22 Plus: an all new data section, and introducing a news round-up of the leading Network stories ... Page 36 Energy efficiency at Blackburn Cathedral...
Magazine issue | 1 Sep 2009
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Harman: employment legislation must be de-cluttered!
"To work, equality legislation must be clear and understandable - both by those whom it is intended to protect, and by those, like businesses, who are expected to comply with it," Minister for Women Harriett Harman is expected to say at the launch of 'Talent not Tokenism', a joint report from the CBI and TUC, today."...
News | 3 Jun 2008
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"We don't serve wheelchairs"
..."effortlessly include" the widest range of people Plus: Legal calendar | Clinic | Case reports | Technical guidance ... "WHY TAKE ON A COLOURED GIRL WHEN YOU CAN EMPLOY AN ENGLISH GIRL?" Discrimination in recruitment Page 12 Contents In this issue ... LATEST 05 EDITORIAL Will the launch of the Equality and Human Rights Commission serve to address human rights within all forms of discrimination? 07 LEGAL CALENDAR Key legislative dates and events taking place during December 2007 and January 2008. 08 CASE LAW n Do religious beliefs offer the right to discriminate? n Is homeworking a reasonable ad...
Magazine issue | 1 Jan 2008
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Facefacts: The real cost of social networking to your business
...th rises in the minimum wage, increased holiday entitlement and extended maternity/paternity rights. Small companies such as care agency Acme Care are now left wondering "how am I going to afford this?" TECHNICAL 32 LEGAL UPDATE In-depth technical guidance on: musculoskeletal disorders, the Single Equality Act, and recovering staff costs in litigation. 24 PREMIUM CONTENT Workplace Law Network premium members now have free access to a wide range of white papers and factsheets, as well as news, case reports, briefings, special reports, guides, and the magazine online! COMMENT 07 FROM THE COALFACE Bur...
Magazine issue | 16 Oct 2007
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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' Associations...
Magazine issue | 15 Dec 2004
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Celebrating 35 years of the Health and Safety at Work Act
...of Dangerous Goods and use of transportable pressure Equipment Regulations 2009 come into force. These Regulations impose requirements and prohibitions in relation to the carriage of dangerous goods by road and by rail and, in so far as they relate to safety advisers, by inland waterway. 20826 the Equality bill will continue its progression through parliament. The Bill, championed by Minister for Women and Equality, Harriet Harman, makes provision to require Ministers of the Crown and others when making strategic decisions about the exercise of their functions to have regard to the desirability of re...
Magazine issue | 7 Jul 2009
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Cultivating success: how to cut costs and stimulate growth
...rders 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), the opt-out of the Working Time Directive now looks likely to remain an option for employers after the UK and European Parliament failed to reach an agreement on its abolishment (p. 9), and the first prosecution under the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate ...
Magazine issue | 1 Jun 2009
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Religious beliefs: should employers cater for all faiths?
...w your own faith, if you have one, as important. Because to some, religion is the single most significant area of their lives, dictating the way in which they go about everything that they do and influencing their views. And aside from the moral duty to respect others' choices, under the Employment Equality (Religion or Belief) Regulations 2003, employers have a legal duty not to discriminate against employees on the grounds of religious beliefs. Unfortunately, the Regulations don't offer much help in clarifying what defines a religious belief, stating only that `religion or belief' means any religion...
Magazine issue | 1 May 2005
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It’s a WRAP
workplacelaw The exclusive magazine for premium members of the Workplace Law Network inside this issue NOV/DEC 2011 Issue 63 Changing times David Sharp, MD of Workplace Law, outlines exciting new plans. Page 22 Rules of RiddOR Latest guidance on reporting of injuries and ill health at work. Page 34 Comment: How green is our government? asks Alison Doig, Christian Aid. Page 9 Legal update: Employment Tribunal reform a step too far? Page 16 Partied out Not every workplace event is incidentfree. Page 27 Plus: News and case round up of the leading FM, health and ...
Magazine issue | 2 Nov 2011
