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More support for councils to deliver equal pay promises
... back-payments to about a hundred thousand employees - mostly women. John Healey MP says: "Councils are making real progress on implementing equal pay, and almost half have now completed or implemented their reviews. "But progress and determination still varies in different areas, and I want many more authorities to tackle this in an active and affordable manner. It is only right that people benefit from their right to equal pay as quickly as possible.”Dave Prentis, UNISON General Secretary said: "Today's announcement is a welcome boost for low paid women workers in local government and shows ...
News | 6 Feb 2008
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48: How the 48-hour working week could push employers to the max
...Fire risk assessing the only thatched building in London. Page 22 Keeping in touch Case law: Long term sick staff entitled to full holiday leave. Page 10 Burden of proof Should you pay staff to be on call? Page 9 Plus: Legal calendar | Comment Book review | The data | Clinic Partner profile and more ... Establishing health and safety liability in R v. Chargot Limited. Page 28 NEBOSH National General Certificate: choose your direction STUDY OVER 10 WEEKS Contents In this issue ... LATEST 05 EDITORIAL The worlds of health and safety, employment and premises management are forever changing, ...
Magazine issue | 5 Feb 2009
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Sweeping changes
...ssive regulation, and the recent decision (p.6) to halt the vetting and barring scheme are examples of the Coalition's intention to roll back, where possible, the power (some would argue, interference) of Government. David Cameron's overall policy, as the feature on p.18 explains, is to create a more locally involved (and devolved) Government, with the main priority constitutional change. And of course, reducing the £156bn deficit by making stringent spending cuts will occupy the Cabinet more than spending time undoing employment legislation that came in under the previous administration. Howe...
Magazine issue | 1 Jul 2010
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Same old: has health and safety really changed after the Young review?
...s on the Workplace Law site during the past weeks. 09 COMMENT The Government will have to throw its weight behind the Green Investment Bank if it is to be a success, says Tim Smith. 34 DETERMINING DISCRIMINATION Advice from legal experts, James Willis and Susannah Gilmartin at Thomson Snell & Passmore, on how the Equality Act could influence claims for disability, sexual orientation, sex and race discrimination. 45 END NOTE Kelvin Reynolds of the British Parking Association on Government plans to outlaw wheelclamping on private land. 22 CULTURE ChANGE Steve Williams, Head of Equality and Diver...
Magazine issue | 1 Nov 2010
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Identity charade
...ch' in their workforce?" Tokenism versus talent. Page 10 Equality versus diversity: What's the difference? Page 7 Discriminated against for her son's disability What the Sharon Coleman case means for employers. Page 14 plus: Legal calendar | Case reports Technical guidance | Challenge Clinic and more ... contents In this issue ... latEst 05 EDITORIAL When recruiting, should you pick the person who has the right skills and experience for the job or concentrate on getting the right mix of 'types' of employee? 06 LEGAL CALENDAR Key legislative dates taking place in September and October. 10 ...
Magazine issue | 3 Sep 2008
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Playing with numbers: TUPE special issue
...rom the publishers. Although great care has been taken in the compilation and preparation of Workplace Law Magazine to ensure accuracy, neither the publishers nor any of the contributors can in any circumstances accept responsibility for errors, omissions or advice given in this publication. Furthermore, this publication is intended for general information purposes only and professional advice should be sought before applying this information to specific circumstances. Subscribers should be aware that only Acts of Parliament and Statutory Instruments have the force of law and that only the courts ...
Magazine issue | 1 Mar 2005
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Stress management special
...rom the publishers. Although great care has been taken in the compilation and preparation of Workplace Law Magazine to ensure accuracy, neither the publishers nor any of the contributors can in any circumstances accept responsibility for errors, omissions or advice given in this publication. Furthermore, this publication is intended for general information purposes only and professional advice should be sought before applying this information to specific circumstances. Subscribers should be aware that only Acts of Parliament and Statutory Instruments have the force of law and that only the courts ...
Magazine issue | 1 Nov 2004
