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Corporate Manslaughter Bill receives Royal Assent
...y to companies and other corporate bodies, in the public and private sector, Government departments, police forces and certain unincorporated bodies, such as partnerships, where these are employers. The Act will come into force on 6 April 2008 and the Ministry of Justice will issue further guidance for organisations affected by the Act in the autumn. Extension of the offence to deaths in custody will come into effect at a later date. Justice Minister Maria Eagle said: “The Corporate Manslaughter Bill is a ground-breaking piece of legislation. This is about ensuring justice for victi...
News | 27 Jul 2007
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Corporate Manslaughter Bill: interview
...existing health and safety law then they have nothing to be concerned about. But those organisation which are not compliant should certainly use the new legislation to ensure that they are compliant. No organisation would want to be prosecuted for the new offence. Workplace Law will be publishing guidance on the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Bill, to help employers understand the implications of the new legislation, and the increased responsibilities that it will place upon directors. To pre-order, please call 0871 777 8881.
News | 25 Jul 2007
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Corporate Manslaughter Bill finally given green light
...ies have had over the years. “Whilst the Bill is not everything that we wanted – and in some senses is a lost opportunity for more significant reform – we do think it will increase chances of greater justice and accountability for work-related deaths." Workplace Law will be publishing guidance on the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Bill, to help employers understand the implications of the new legislation, and the increased responsibilities that it will place upon directors. To pre-order, please call 0871 777 8881.
News | 24 Jul 2007
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What will the Corporate Manslaughter Bill mean for you?
... Whether negligence has been gross has been a difficult issue within the existing law and an attempt is to be made in this legislation to set out the type of factors that should be considered by a jury. It includes whether there has been a failure to comply with any health and safety legislation or guidance. The scope of the guidance for juries on gross breach has even extended in the latest Bill to include evidence relating to a corporate "culture". Reference is often made to the attitudes and culture of an organisation concerning safety but this can be difficult to define in a way that allows fo...
News | 26 Jul 2006
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Corporate Manslaughter Bill: the consultation
... constituted "conduct falling far below what can reasonably be expected of the organisation in the circumstances". In an attempt to clarify what this means the Bill contains a number of factors to take into account here concerning any failure to comply with relevant health and safety legislation or guidance, and whether the failure was serious, whether or not senior managers knew or ought to have known of the failure or of the risk of serious harm associated with it, and whether the organisation sought to profit from the failure. What organisations are covered? The offence would apply to any c...
News | 20 May 2005
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Corporate Manslaughter Act: the final countdown
... implementation of the new Act could be used to remind staff of health and safety policies, and the possible outcomes if these aren’t adhered to. To make sure you are fully prepared for the Act, take the Workplace Law Network Corporate Manslaughter Test now »Workplace Law Group has published new guidance on the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007, to help managers and directors get to grips with this key piece of legislation. The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act: Special Report is available as an electronic download for £99 including VAT or in printed hard co...
News | 4 Apr 2008
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Health hazards: keeping a lid on panic
...f purchasing and office planning decisions Page 16 Interview: The legal team behind the key mesothelioma compensation case, Barker v. Corus Page 20 Comment: Is there a real cause for concern behind the wireless network scare stories? Page 11 Plus: Legal calendar | Clinic | Case reports | Technical guidance ... Contents In this issue ... LATEST 05 EDITORIAL Communicating effectively in a crisis is vital. Get it wrong and, not only will the press have a field day with your reputation, but existing employees could flee in fear of what else they might be exposed to, and, with your reputation in tatter...
Magazine issue | 1 Feb 2008
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Dealing with bogus claimants
...s, nor consider the costs of complying with other sanctions. Publicity Orders, compelling organisations to publish statements about their conviction for corporate manslaughter, are part of the penalty and should be imposed in virtually all cases, say the guidelines. 26305 NEWS IN bRIEF Updated HSE guidance on managing asbestos risks Updated HSE guidance is now available to help those responsible for managing the risks from asbestos and protect workers who may disturb it. 'Asbestos: The survey guide' is aimed at those who commission asbestos surveys and those who use them, such as architects and demol...
Magazine issue | 1 Mar 2010
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How much does it cost to kill someone at work?
...FMs. LEGAL UPDATE 26 Case law Legal experts offer their advice to employers on the implications of recent case law. 17 The future of health and safety Facilities Manager John Shaw says no one will want to be the first convicted for a "serious management failure at a senior level". 28 Technical guidance In-depth guidance on: the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Bill; Directors' liability insurance; and energy performance of buildings: the Government's white paper. 18 Named and shamed: the top 20 in health and safety failures We reveal details of the 20 cases that attracted the most ...
Magazine issue | 1 Sep 2007
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Employment Tribunals: back to the future?
...d safety We map changes in the size of the workforce; the amount of legislation in force; and the number of workplace deaths against the development of corporate manslaughter legislation since 1996. Legal experts offer their advice to employers on the implications of recent case law. 28 In-depth guidance on: the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Bill; Directors' liability insurance; and energy performance of buildings: a new white paper. Members raise the concerns that remain following the introduction of the smoking ban. 18 Named and shamed: the top 20 in health and safety failures W...
Magazine issue | 1 Jul 2007
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Contractors: are you watching them?
..., such as contractors, have caused or contributed to an apparent breach of the regulations. Bernie Sheehan explores what employers can learn from recent high-profile cases. LEGAL UPDATE 26 Case law Legal experts offer their advice to employers on the implications of recent case law. 28 Technical guidance Making TUPE work for your business; Provision of goods and services sexual orientation discrimination; and Who will be in charge during your next crisis? 18 Dodging bullets live at the BIFM conference Earlier in the month Workplace Law Group gave facilities managers the runaround at the BIFM's...
Magazine issue | 16 May 2007
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London’s burning, where’s the engine?
...xamines legislation, fire risk assessment and how it may apply to houses in multiple occupation. LEGAL UPDATE Case law 26 Legal experts offer their advice to employers on the implications of recent case law. Clinic 32 Is a `zero tolerance' health and safety policy the best one to have? Technical guidance 28 Analysis 34 P24 istockphoto.com Intern(al) affairs: employment rights of interns; Health & safety and working time -- implications for employers; and Consultation: changes to workplace exposure limits. Attitudes to Work and Families legislation. workplacelaw 3 Only inc. 9.9 P&P 9 £ Wha...
Magazine issue | 1 Oct 2006
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Has the HSE lost its bite?
...erated warnings that it may cause companies to treat health and safety less seriously. Director of the Centre for Corporate Accountability, David Bergman responds. LEGAL UPDATE Case law 24 Legal experts offer their advice to employers on recent case law. Clinic 31 What is working time? Technical guidance 26 Analysis 34 P24 In-depth legal guidance on: Noise at work: new duties; Employers' legal responsibility for those not in their employment; and Asbestos: a summary of revisions to the Regulations. The effect of crime on business workplacelaw 3 workplacelaw 4 workplacelaw MAGAZINE Kelly M...
Magazine issue | 1 Apr 2006
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The year of living dangerously
...re safety legislation, which takes effect in April 2006 LEGAL UPDATE Case law 24 Clinic 31 How responsible are employers for the safety of workplace car parks? P24 Legal experts offer their views on the implications of recent case law for employers Technical update 26 Analysis 34 In-depth legal guidance on: flexible working; temporary and agency workers; and developments in employment law The impact of employee theft on businesses workplacelaw 3 workplacelaw Editor Editorial Assistant Design Photography Kelly Mansfield T. 01223 431 054 MAGAZINE Katy Brown T. 01223 431 053 Isla Jordan James C...
Magazine issue | 1 Dec 2005
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The burning issue
...e defence, the case is likely to have little impact on the proposals 18 WORKPLACE LAW IS 10! P20 David Sharp gives a personal perspective on Workplace Law Group as the company celebrates its 10th anniversary LEGAL UPDATE 24 CASE LAW Important cases breaking the news this month, with comment and guidance from the legal experts 26 TECHNICAL UPDATE Comprehensive legal guidance on: changing terms and conditions; absence and stress in the workplace; and sentencing developments in health and safety cases 31 CLINIC Workplace Law's panel of legal advisors answer your management queries 34 ANALYSIS Does...
Magazine issue | 1 Nov 2005
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Legionella trial special
...gislation are likely to come into force. Health and safety consultant Ted Thornton reviews the impact of what is being termed the new six-pack P22 LEGAL UPDATE 26 26 CASE LAW What are the implications for employers of significant cases coming to conclusion this month? 28 TECHNICAL UPDATE In-depth guidance on the latest developments in workplace legislation, including DDA 2005, waste management, and TUPE 33 CLINIC Workplace Law's panel of legal experts answer readers' management queries 34 ANALYSIS Research reveals that, regardless of existing and proposed legal requirements, a large proportion of ...
Magazine issue | 1 Jun 2005
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Directors' responsibilities for health and safety
...tment be granted paid leave? Employers share their views 22 IS THIS WORK?What are an employer's health and safety responsibilities to employees in situations that aren't strictly work? 26 LEGAL UPDATE Important case rulings influencing workplace management 28 TECHNICAL UPDATE In-depth practical guidance on COSHH, the Road Transport Directive and fire regulations Our panel of legal advisors solve your workplace problems Research reveals businesses have a long way to go to comply with the Disability Discrimination Act Part III www.istockphoto.com workplacelaw 3 workplace law MAGAZINE Editor S...
Magazine issue | 1 Feb 2005
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A new age?
...ine for premium members of the Workplace Law Network A new age? Time to manage age diversity inside this issue SEP/OCT 2011 Issue 62 Belief system Amanda Trewhella assesses the implications of recent religious discrimination cases. Page 24 Virtual office Out with the old Suzanne McMinn with HR guidance on the end of the Default Retirement Age. Page 30 Comment: Those breaching safety rules must pay their way, says the HSE. Page 9 Legal update: The Agency Workers Regulations 2010 finally come into force in October. Page 16 Plus: News and case round up of the leading FM, health and safety and HR ...
Magazine issue | 5 Sep 2011
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Internships – Are you breaking the law?
...egulation; atooltohelpreducerunningcosts,improveworkingand living environments; and astandardthatdemonstratesprogresstowardscorporate and organisational environmental objectives. Source: www.bre.co.uk iStockphoto.com 9 Health and safety | Legal update FM, health & safety legal update In-depth guidance on legal issues ... Red Tape Challenge website launched Workplace Law Group Members of the public, businesses and community organisations are being invited by the Government to `rip up' some of the 21,000 Regulations that they see as barriers to growth and personal freedom. The Red Tape challenge w...
Magazine issue | 3 May 2011
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The Social Network – 12 years of the Workplace Law Conference
...ing. Contents In this issue ... Latest 05 EDITORIAL Conference 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 staf...
Magazine issue | 1 Mar 2011
