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Government must take environmental action, says TUC
In his New Year message to trade union members, TUC General Secretary Brendan Barber outlined what he sees as the Government’s priorities in 2009. One of these is taking action to create a fairer, greener and more sustainable economy.He says that this will require “a green industrial revolution that recognises that many industries will have to adapt to survive, but that also that the environmental challenge can gener...
News | 5 Jan 2009
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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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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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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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Changes to Workplace Law Magazine
..., Daedalus House, Station Road, Cambridge CB1 2RE Fax: 0871 777 8882 Email: claire.fuller@workplacelaw.net 5 Please recycle this magazine when you have finished with it. www.workplacelaw.net Latest | Legal calendar Legal calendar Important diary dates for the months ahead... SEPTEMbER 2009 The Government is to launch a campaign to raise awareness of workers' rights. The national campaign, which will run across various media channels, will aim to raise awareness among vulnerable workers that they have a number of specific employment rights which are enforceable by Government, enabling citizens to as...
Magazine issue | 1 Sep 2009
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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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Identity charade
...e role most closely? Might sound like a ridiculous question with a very obvious answer for most employers, considering the needs of their business during the recruitment process. It is, however, the kind of dilemma that employers could realistically face once the Equality Bill comes into force. The Government has stressed that, contrary to frequently published opinion, the new Bill will not permit employers to promote one candidate over another when they are "less suitable", but that it will allow employers to consider addressing underrepresentation should they `choose to'. This ambiguous position could...
Magazine issue | 3 Sep 2008
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Have we binned your Workplace Law Magazine?
...at in the workplace is a hugely emotive topic; every summer since 2003, people have commented in the Workplace Law Network forum about the problems they have experienced because of the heat. One health and safety manager commenting www.workplacelaw.net www.workplacelaw.net istockphoto.com If the Government and environmentalists are to be believed, global warming is going to have a real impact on the world in the next century. Some of the effects are already being felt -- for example, in June and July 2007, parts of the UK flooded as the result of `extreme rainfall events'. It was the wettest July on ...
Magazine issue | 7 Apr 2008
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Energy management special issue
...ng trees but are businesses aware of that? Bernie Sheehan looks at what FMs can do to put forward the business case for energy efficiency. The Stern Review has painted a bleak view of the future if we, as a society, do not effectively regulate the energy we use. But indications suggest that the Government is willing to legislate to ensure that the future is, instead, a "carbon saving one". What will this mean for business? How `green' is your workplace? 16 The issue of sustainability, and creating a sustainable workplace, is one that is growing in importance as energy efficiency gets placed on the...
Magazine issue | 1 Feb 2007
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Old git, or still work fit?
...s goblet cells and de-cilliation of the trachea and upper airways. Personally, I resent specious and mendacious claims being used to support legislation that is politically driven. Bill Parker Technical Director Helios Safety & Rescue In response to an article on the Workplace Law Network about the Government's Green Paper Rebuilding Lives - Supporting Victims of Crime, which floats the idea of making employers responsible for compensating employees who are victims of violent crime at work, John Shaw, Facilities Manager for Archant Regional Ltd, has written: There is a myriad of circumstances where an e...
Magazine issue | 1 Feb 2006
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2005: getting to grips with the legal year ahead
...ure' there were also several announcements which will directly affect employers, not least the promise of a draft bill to introduce a new offence of corporate manslaughter. Organisations representing both employers and employees have so far remained a little sceptical with reason as to the Government's commitment to this move. But the general consensus seems to be that the introduction of a new offence would finally see companies paying the proper price for their management failures. Whether this threat of prosecution would, in turn, make employers more aware of their duties under health and sa...
Magazine issue | 15 Dec 2004
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Face facts: how much do you really know about disability legislation?
...capability or conduct which will be affected. Employers must also put in place a grievance procedure for employees to follow when they raise a complaint. See p. 28 for full details. 4560 / 4627 Workplace smoking ban inevitable? Momentum seems to be gathering for a smoking ban in UK workplaces. The Government, which has always favoured a voluntary approach, has given strong indications that it will now support a total ban in its next manifesto. Earlier in the year, the chief executive of the British Hospitality Trade, Bob Cotton, admitted that the voluntary approach seemed to be doomed. Employers confu...
Magazine issue | 1 Oct 2004
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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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Soap star: The hygiene special issue
...aims and counter claims over which system serves the nHS the best. Does the nHS receive value for money employing its own cleaners, or does tendering offer better value for money on cleaning contracts? in the intervening 20 years since competitive tendering for cleaning services was introduced, the government, nHS managers and trade unions have argued their corner on what works best for the nHS. i have watched this debate with interest for many years as a customer, and since becoming Chair of mrSa action UK, attended conferences where opposing sides have debated their case for and against contract clean...
Magazine issue | 3 Mar 2009
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Legionella trial special
...inal proceedings is to punish the offender. Criminal cases are tried by a magistrates' court or a Crown court. Kathryn Gilbertson of Greenwoods Solicitors adds that: `Victims of a criminal action would tend to have their "claims" considered by the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority. This is a government agency that would consider a claim and would pay out compensation as part of the published scheme. This is on a standard rate basis. There is a tariff approach to each "injury". `Therefore, the family of a deceased victim would have to make a claim on the basis of their dependency. In other words, ...
Magazine issue | 1 Jun 2005
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No smoking? Employers face the costs of kicking the habit
...portant diary dates for the six months ahead CONTENTS LETTERS Workplace Law Magazine readers comment on and argue against the legal developments affecting workplace management NO SMOKING? Employers face the costs of kicking the habit CODE OF CONDUCT The Code of Conduct has had little impact and Government is likely to follow through threats to legislate, Catherine Edwards reports SEXUAL POLITICS You would never dream of allowing an employee to be referred to in a racist manner, so why treat someone of a different sexual orientation to the same sort of abuse, asks Alan Masson P18 P14 MUDDLING ALON...
Magazine issue | 1 Apr 2005
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Stress management special
...on Hilary Ross Michael Ryley David Sharp Oliver Weiss Peter Williams FLEET RISK MANAGEMENT are you aware of the hidden dangers? Workplace driving is arguably the hottest topic in the health and safety arena at the moment and all fleet operators should be aware of the growing momentum driven by the Government, the Health and Safety Executive and the Police amongst others, to tighten legislation and regulation. Active Risk Management is an integrated risk management consultancy providing innovative solutions for all fleet risk management requirements. We have a proven track record for developing products...
Magazine issue | 1 Nov 2004
