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Government confirms: sick notes to be replaced by fit notes
...social exclusion. “That is why we have set out a comprehensive framework to help support employers and the NHS encourage individuals back into the world of work as soon as possible.”Dame Carol Black, National Director for Health and Work says:"I welcome this response and am glad to see that the Government has taken on board my recommendations and is committed to action. I am especially pleased the fit note and the Fit for Work pilots will be implemented along with support for small businesses. "I believe the measures unveiled by the Government will help make our society a healthier and happier one, ...
News | 25 Nov 2008
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Government confirms: sick notes to be replaced by fit notes
Turing fit notes into an attempt to make everyone the same or an argument against data records both seem way out to me. The biggest problem with 'fit notes' is the same problem disabled people have now in getting a job - employers discriminate when employing staff. It is not the disability that keeps a lot of peop...
Comment | 1 Dec 2008
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Government confirms: sick notes to be replaced by fit notes
Reading this scares me a little, I have just read the BBC News item on poor leadership causing bad health (also a thread here) and my first thought was are they going to get rid of bad management? Of course not, this initiative will probably follow such ideas as BMI, which is an attempt to make sure everbody *looks* the same, something that has been tried before, regardless of their actual health, (Google "BMI project" or visit www.news-medical.net/?id=19530) ...
Comment | 27 Nov 2008
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Government confirms: sick notes to be replaced by fit notes
'Compliance' - scary stuff if not a little controlling even Orwellian to say the least. Tis for our own good of course along with biometrics, RFID chips, GPS tracking etc. etc. etc. no hidden agenda just wondering when gonna get an electronic debit on my account by way of fixed penalty for missing Doctors appoinment ? Na never appen must be getting paranoid in my ...
Comment | 28 Nov 2008
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Government confirms: sick notes to be replaced by fit notes
...ok to the future. And meanwhile the fallen-over person gets real help from the Ocupational Adviser in their GP surgery and prevents the GP of being scared to declare anyone 'unfit' for fear of them being sacked - OK the employer has to go through a procedure if they want to do that while you are sick but at the mo, no-one can really stop em. Now these lot are supposed to work together to stop that very thing - so the GP can now take clinical decisions on what's good for the patient - the thing that he IS trained to do in the first place. I say hoorah!
Comment | 27 Nov 2008
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Government confirms: sick notes to be replaced by fit notes
Ok if we is gonna get a 'well-note' is the employer gonna get an ASBO if it fails to maintain reasonable levels of wellness amongst it's employees ?
Comment | 26 Nov 2008
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Survival of the fit note?
... Latest 05 EDITORIAL Note of caution. IOSH accredited training from Workplace Law IOSH Managing Safely Certificate Choose from one of three study modes to suit your individual needs: 06 LEGAL CALENDAR Key legislative dates for summer 2011. heaLth and safety, fM and enViROnMent uPdate 07 NEWS The Government spells out its aims to make the UK a 'zero waste' economy; and the HSE explores relationship between the woodworking industry and nasal cancer. 27 14 CASE LAW Employee refused time off to visit mosque was not discriminated against; and former intern wins right to pay. 34 27 UNRESOLVED ISSUE? The ...
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 s...
Magazine issue | 4 Jan 2011
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48: How the 48-hour working week could push employers to the max
...yment law. Accredited NEbOSh courses from Workplace Law Group 26 CLINIC Workplace Law members ask the experts for advice on working time issues. Call 0871 777 8881 "I find it hard to believe that that many people are working an average 48 hour week over 12 months myself, but that's the view the Government takes." p.20 www.workplacelaw.net quoting ref. 1843 3 NEW 2009 edition out now Latest | Editorial Editorial Comment from the Editor ... Workplace Law Group Second Floor, Daedalus House, Station Road, Cambridge CB1 2RE T. 0871 777 8881 F. 0871 777 8882 Editor Claire Fuller Designer Gary Jobson...
Magazine issue | 5 Feb 2009
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2009: new beginnings
... author of the review, to find out more. FocUs 12 2009: NEW bEGINNINGS New Year, new rules. Make sure you're ready for a new era of workplace legislation with our essential guide. Claire Fuller predicts what's in store for employers in 2009. 3-4 february 2009, Stansted Airport commENT 07 CAN ThE GOvERNmENT STICk TO ITS EmpLOymENT LAW DIET? The Government is making a meal of employment law, say Nick Hobden and Sarah Robbins. love Workplace law magazine? Join us for our 10th annual conference NETWoRK 24 "TImE IS pRECIOuS juGGLING A fuLLTImE CAREER AND fAmILy" Sejal Raja, Partner at RadcliffesLeBrasse...
Magazine issue | 8 Dec 2008
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Headache? Try new and improved law and regulation!
...guments, it did provide some significant steps forward in the campaign against age discrimination and mandatory retirement. The ECJ confirmed that the default retirement age could be justified if it is shown to be appropriate and necessary to achieve a legitimate aim, but went on to say that the UK Government would have to meet a high standard of proof to show the legitimacy of their aim. The judges stated that for an aim to be legitimate it had to be a social policy aim, such as those related to employment policy, the labour market or vocational training. These aims should be in the public interest, no...
Magazine issue | 1 Apr 2009
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Facefacts: The real cost of social networking to your business
...ONTH! Five pages of key statistics and information on employment law and health and safety. 28 CLINIC Premium members have their queries over retirement and redundancy answered by the experts. 11 TO BE GREEN, OR NOT TO BE GREEN, THAT IS THE QUESTION Facilities Manager Philip Jeffs: "I want to see governments agreeing whether global warming exists, and if so developing strategies for tackling it." 20 WORKING THROUGH THE PAIN BARRIER A controversial new report says that employees suffering with musculoskeletal disorders would be better off returning to work before they are 100% fit, rather than staying...
Magazine issue | 16 Oct 2007
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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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Same old: has health and safety really changed after the Young review?
...place Law Network Same old dlo emaS Has health and safety really changed after the Young Review? inside this issue NOV/DEC 2010 Issue 57 Created equal Morale boost How to motivate and engage recession-hit staff. Page 27 CPd First aid provision within the workplace Page 30 Comment: BPA views on Government plans for wheelclamping. Page 45 network news: Including Workplace Law's new 3,000 sq ft HQ. Page 24 Plus: News and case round up of the leading health and safety, FM and HR stories ... ACAS' Head of Equality and Diversity gives his verdict on the Equality Act. Page 22 group workplace law hea...
Magazine issue | 1 Nov 2010
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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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Sweeping changes
workplacelaw rkpla rkplac The exclusive magazine for premium members of the Workplace Law Network Sweeping changes How the Coalition Government intends to tidy up workplace legislation inside this issue JUL/AUG 2010 Issue 55 Comment: Implications of the BA industrial dispute Page 15 new Government: What now for HR immigration law? Page 34 Environment management expert, Colin Malcolm, talks sensible sustainability. Page 22 Climate chan...
Magazine issue | 1 Jul 2010
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Open for Business
...s on the Workplace Law site during the past weeks. 10 ENVIRONMENT LEGAL UPDATE The requirements of the carbon reduction commitment energy efficiency scheme (CRC); and news of a new era for environmental enforcement. fOCus 18 OPEN FOR BUSINESS The general election may result in the first change of Government since 1997. The Labour Government oversaw an influx of employment law what could a change of Government or indeed a Labour return mean for employers? 44 NETWORK NEWS New training centre opens in London; key new appointments increase in-house expertise in Environment, HR and Health and Safety. ...
Magazine issue | 4 May 2010
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Dealing with bogus claimants
...n for business rates comes into force. The Valuation Office Agency has updated the new rateable values, which are effective in England and Wales from 1 April 2010, based on market rents at 1 April 2008. The business rates charged are calculated using the rateable value and the multiplier set by the Government. In England, the standard multiplier for the financial year 2009-10 is 48.5, increasing to 41.4 for 2010-11. There are reductions in the rates payable for many small businesses, and if the premises are empty. 24322 6 april New regulations and a register for tower cranes will be brought into force,...
Magazine issue | 1 Mar 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
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The Diversity Dilemma
...our individual needs: 1. Classroom 12 January 26 March 2010 2. Blended 14 January 26 March 2010 3. fast-track 9 November 11 December 4. Distance learning Study when you want A look at BREEAM In-Use the new scheme developed by the BRE; and implications of a recent decision by the Danish Government on occupational cancers. 34 DISABILITY IN THE WORKPLACE The Disability Discrimination Act (1995) provides specific protection and rights for disabled workers to which employers must comply, Pam Loch explains. 44 CLIENT FOCUS: MIND THE GAPS Workplace Law is helping to ensure health and safety stan...
Magazine issue | 2 Nov 2009
