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New Government guidance on benefits in maternity leave
Following changes to the Sex Discrimination Act, which came into force on 6 April 2008 following the finding of the High Court last year that the Act did not correctly implement the Equal Treatment Directive, the Government has issued new guidance notes, with examples, on benefits employers must provide to employees on maternity leave.This guidance looks at what impacts salary sacrifice arrangements - often used by employers - have on Statutory Maternity Pay [SMP]; and at what non-cash benefits employers should provide to their em...
News | 2 Jun 2008
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A new age?
workplacelaw The exclusive magazine 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 ...
Magazine issue | 5 Sep 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 safety, FM and HR stories ... Matthew Powell-Howard, Accreditation Manager at NEBOSH, on achieving exam success. Page 22 Badge of distinction Gre...
Magazine issue | 4 Jan 2011
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Headache? Try new and improved law and regulation!
workplacelaw The exclusive magazine for premium members of the Workplace Law Network HeadacHe? Try NEW improvEd laW aNd rEgulaTioN! longer lasting Fast acting Increased holiday allowance Dispute resolution simplified again New formula CORGI becomes Gas Safe Register and much more ... APRIL UPDATE sPEcIAL IssUE APRIL 2009 Issue 46 Ian Fielder: BIFM Chief Executive on the challenges for the f...
Magazine issue | 1 Apr 2009
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2009: new beginnings
workplacelaw The exclusive magazine for premium members of the Workplace Law Network 2009: new beginnings Including our essential guide to workplace regulation in the New Year NEW YEAR spEciAl issUE DECEMBER 08/JANUARY 09 Issue 43 Energy performance certificates: The biggest challenge of 2008? Page 22 Death of the temp Why new laws threaten the future of agency workers. Page 16 put throug...
Magazine issue | 8 Dec 2008
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Reality bites: managing in a recession
...The Chancellor cannot dither over bringing back empty rates relief, says Andrew Teacher. technicaL 28 LEGAL upDATE In-depth technical guidance on: alternatives to redundancy; proposed changes to the Construction Act; and Energy Performance Certificates in educational establishments. Workplace Law News 24 26 CLINIC 09 mAINTENANCE: AN OppORTuNITy fOR COST SAvING? Facilities management service providers need to be creative to meet the needs of demanding clients, argues FMA Director General, Maurice Tidy. 20 ThE hEyDAy ChALLENGE: RETIRE WhEN yOu WANT TO! A decision in the legal challenge to the U...
Magazine issue | 6 Nov 2008
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Consultation launched over Additional Paternity Leave and Pay proposals
Employment Relations Minister Jim Fitzpatrick today (14 May) set out new paternity leave proposals being developed by the Government, which allow a father to use the remainder of a mother’s maternity leave if she does not use it all up. Publishing the latest consultation on the proposals, Fitzpatrick said: "We know that people want greater flexibility to better ...
News | 14 May 2007
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Update on Maternity Pay
...enue website. This states that the employee's average weekly earnings, including the pay rise, must be recalculated as though it was effective for the whole of the set period and pay any increased entitlement to statutory maternity pay which arises as a result. The Government is set to introduce new rules in April 2005 to bring the current legislation into line with the ruling. Draft legislation is yet to be published. One possibility upon the introduction of the legislation is that it applies retrospectively. Claims for extra benefit as a result of pay rises may be backdated to cover claims a...
Case | 15 Mar 2005
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Additional paternity leave to be scrapped?
It has been reported that the Additional Paternity Leave (and pay) Regulations, which give fathers of babies (or other eligible partners) the right to take up to 26 weeks' paternity leave, could now be shelved by the Coalition Government...
News | 30 Jul 2010
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Cultivating success: how to cut costs and stimulate growth
...ve money? Page 26 posting successful results Controversial cuts: the Royal Mail story. Page 16 Comment Disability signage: who wants to grope a toilet door? Page 7 Challenge: First corporate manslaughter case hits the courtroom. Page 22 plus: Legal calendar | Comment The data | Clinic | Network News Case law and more ... Contents In this issue ... Disability EssEntiAl lAw AnD PrActicE One-day training course tuesday 23 June 2009, Bonhill House London Access and laTeST 05 PRUNING UNTIL THE GREEN SHOOTS APPEAR The recession has slipped from the front pages in recent weeks to be replaced...
Magazine issue | 1 Jun 2009
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Employers’ groups warn family friendly legislation will be a ‘nightmare’
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) and the Federation of Private Businesses (FPB) have both called on the Government to tread carefully when implementing the new Work and Families Act, which gained Royal Assent last week. Under the Work and Families Act, thousands of working parents will benefit from more leave and pay following the birth of a child. As Workplace Law previously reported, from April 2007 mothers will receive nine months’ statutory matern...
News | 26 Jun 2006
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Mug’s game? Excessive risk aversion
..., is on 7 November to raise awareness of the issue. The charity says there are many misconceptions about workplace bullying, a common one being that those individuals usually targeted are weak, ineffectual poor workers; in fact, says the charity, the opposite is often true. Bullying has been in the news recently because of recent large profile cases; in particular the case of Helen Green who was awarded £800,000 after it was ruled that she had been the victim of a "deliberate and concerted campaign of bullying" by fellow employees at Deutsche Bank. In another case the House of Lords ruled that t...
Magazine issue | 1 Jul 2006
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Licence to… protect your workplace?
...e Safety Order comes into force on 1 October. The conference will provide detailed practical guidance on key issues including: · Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 · Fire Precautions (Workplace) Regulations 1997 and Amendments 1999 · Proposed amendments to Building Regulations: Part B · New case studies. For more information or to book your place call 0870 777 8881. a workplace, this is the employer and any other person who may have control of any part of the premises. On 5 October Workplace Law will be holding its first Birmingham Fire Conference. For more information or to book you...
Magazine issue | 1 Jun 2006
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It’s a WRAP
workplacelaw The exclusive magazine for premium members of the Workplace Law Network inside this issue NOV/DEC 2011 Issue 63 Changing times David Sharp, MD of Workplace Law, outlines exciting new plans. Page 22 Rules of RiddOR Latest guidance on reporting of injuries and ill health at work. Page 34 Comment: How green is our government? asks Alison Doig, Christian Aid. Page 9 Legal update: Employment Tribunal reform a step too far? Page 16 Partied out Not every workplace event is incid...
Magazine issue | 2 Nov 2011
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Survival of the fit note?
...in people. Page 45 Legal update: Lessons learnt from the super-injunctions debacle. Page 16 Chartered course Iain Brodie, Chairman of the RICS Facilities Management Executive Group. Page 22 Rights of reply Solicitor's Association argues tribunal reform could lead to more red tape. Page 27 Plus: News and case round up of the leading FM, health and safety and HR stories ... workplace law health and safety Contents In this issue ... 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 yo...
Magazine issue | 5 Jul 2011
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The Social Network – 12 years of the Workplace Law Conference
workplacelaw The exclusive magazine for premium members of the Workplace Law Network The NeTWORK 12 years of the Workplace Law conference inside this issue MAR/APR 2011 Issue 59 Comment: New employment lawyer group addresses sexual orientation discrimination. Page 45 Legal update: Essential guide to proposed changes to Employment Tribunals. Page 16 Blow for freedom? The challenge facing employers with whistleblowers following the Wikileaks scandal. Page 27 CPd Ahead of session at thi...
Magazine issue | 1 Mar 2011
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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 change Rules of engagement How to ensure your contractors are competent. Page 24 Cup challenge A bad case of football fever? Page 27 Plus: A new-loo...
Magazine issue | 1 Jul 2010
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Open for Business
...tape is the top business priority. Page 24 Red whine All fired up Debate on the effects of the Fire Safety Order. Page 22 Checking out Staff recruitment agencies undergo a security audit. Page 27 CPd section: Second in our two part guide to absence management; and PPE policies. Page 30 Plus: A new-look data section, news round-up of the leading network stories and special Workplace Law news update ... environmental Management LAW AND PRACTICE London Thursday 20 May 2010 LATEST INFORMATION ON: n Climate change implications for Facilities Managers n Regulatory regime for waste n Waste wat...
Magazine issue | 4 May 2010
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The Diversity Dilemma
workplacelaw The exclusive magazine for premium members of the Workplace Law Network 'Tis the season... ...to treat everyone fairly? iNsiDE This issuE NOV/DEC 2009 Issue 51 A ding dong or merrily high? You'll never walk alone Health promotion campaign in Liverpool. Page 24 NEW! CPD section Expert guidance on DSE and the DDA. Page 30 Comment: What are you doing to ensure this world is a fit place for the next generation? Page 45 interview: Peter Reading, Fire Safety Manager at the Ministry of Justice, on the RRO so far. Page 22 Plus: An all new data section, and a news ...
Magazine issue | 2 Nov 2009
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Changes to Workplace Law Magazine
workplacelaw The exclusive magazine for premium members of the Workplace Law Network New legislation But equal treatment for all? New Look MaGaziNe SEPT/OCT 2009 Issue 50 God's green earth Partner profile Meet Chris Hoar, DG at the Facilities Management Association. Body of evidence How PHS Datashred helps the NHS dispose of its confidential data. Comment: Will the new Equality Bil...
Magazine issue | 1 Sep 2009
