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Government action urged over illegal strikes
Commenting on the strikes at the Lindsey Oil Refinery, the Institute of Directors has called for Government action to prevent illegal strikes. Alistair Tebbit, Head of Employment and EU affairs for the Institute of Directors, said: “With a host of vital infrastructure projects underway or in the pipeline, such as new power stations and Crossrail, it is deeply worrying that we are seeing more and mo...
News | 22 Jun 2009
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A new age?
...ry. A resolution process to deal with any disputes over cost recovery will be established. Cost recovery may sound like a radical idea to some, but it is actually a principle already operated by other regulators in Britain. And the principle of `fee for intervention' has already been agreed by the Government. The HSE recovers its costs in a range of industries under existing schemes and has considerable experience of making these systems work. For instance, the HSE already recovers its costs for intervention activity under an existing `permissioning' regime, which applies to major hazards activities. T...
Magazine issue | 5 Sep 2011
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Internships – Are you breaking the law?
workplacelaw The exclusive magazine for premium members of the Workplace Law Network Exploitation or opportunity? The net value of unpaid interns inside this issue MAY/JUN 2011 Issue 60 Wheels come off Kelvin Reynolds of the BPA on how the Government needs to clarify plans to ban wheel clamping. Page 22 Fire proof CPd surplus to requirements New Waste Management Regulations explained. Page 28 Comment: Why Workplace Law supports the Yes to Fairer Votes Campaign. Page 45 Legal update: The Coalition Government's Red Tape Challenge. Page 16 Plu...
Magazine issue | 3 May 2011
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The Social Network – 12 years of the Workplace Law Conference
...onference call 06 LEGAL CALENDAR April 2011's common commencement date brings in new legislation heaLth and safety and enViROnMent uPdate 07 NEWS RIDDOR consultation and Consultants Register launched; and employers are urged to provide better guidance on green issues. 18 15 COMMENT The Coalition Government is to limit the number of non-EEA migrants allowed to enter the UK to work, says Michelle Tudor, Barlow Robbins LLP. 15 COntinuinG PROfessiOnaL deVeLOPMent 30 SURVIVAL TRAINING Simon Toseland explains the importance of ensuring that all staff are given the correct health and safety induction train...
Magazine issue | 1 Mar 2011
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ETs on the rise
...ries and illness, says Tom Mullarkey, RoSPA. FOCus 18 ETS ON THE RISE There's been a dramatic rise in Employment Tribunal claims, says Anna Youngs, who advises on how to win your case, while Jayn Bond outlines the Tribunal timetable and how to manage the staff involved. 34 AGE OLD QUESTION As the Government launches a consultation on phasing out the default retirement age, Sandra Wallace outlines the challenges this could bring to employers. 44 CLIENT FOCUS Brighton & Hove Radio Cabs Ltd utilises Workplace Law in a combined Human Resources and Health and Safety support contract. 10 LEGAL UPDATE Dona...
Magazine issue | 1 Sep 2010
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The world in your hands?
...ps to delay the rise until after the January sales period, the rate will revert to 17.5%. 19456 EARLy 2010 New Regulations will be brought in to make it unlawful for trade union members to be denied employment through the use of blacklists. Under Section 3 of the Employment Relations Act 1999, the Government has the power to introduce Regulations prohibiting the blacklisting of workers for their union membership or activities. The new Regulations will: · makeitunlawfulfororganisationstorefuse employment or sack individuals as a result of appearing on a blacklist; · makeitunlawfulforemploymentagencies...
Magazine issue | 8 Jan 2010
