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The biggest problem for managers since the start of the smoking ban has been dealing with troublesome smokers flouting company policy, new research has found.Through a series of interviews with facilities managers, legal information providers Workplace Law Network has found that despite concerns about smoking litter, it is actually the people producing the litter that were causing the most problems. Before the ban was implemented, man...
News | 31 Jan 2008
...ing a sustainable workplace, is one that is growing in importance as energy efficiency gets placed on the business agenda. But can an FM juggle becoming sustainable with keeping employees involved and happy? Patrick Dye finds out. Every little helps ... 20 Tesco is leading the way in exploiting renewable sources of energy, in line with aims highlighted in the Government's 2006 Energy Review. Katy Brown explores the actions the retailer has taken to make stores more environmentally friendly. Energy performance of buildings 25 Mick Dalton, Immediate Past Chair of the BIFM, looks at legislation ...
Magazine issue | 1 Feb 2007
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
...res may have to change. Page 34 Compliance expert Paul Caddick says there's more to electrical safety than PAT testing. Page 22 down PAt Fire drill Learning the lessons from a headline prosecution under the RRO. Page 24 net benefits The development of sector-specific FM networks. Page 27 Plus: News and case round up of the leading health and safety, FM and HR stories ... 10 ck ba t en d! ev man l e fu ss lar d ce uc opu s p th by health and safety workplace law human resources Mock Employment Tribunal Thursday 21 October 2010 Workplace Law Executive Centre, Clerkenwell, London workpla...
Magazine issue | 1 Sep 2010
...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
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
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
...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
workplacelaw The exclusive magazine for premium members of the Workplace Law Network Perk of the job? managing the risks faced by loneworkers LONEWORKING SPECIAL JUNE 2008 Issue 38 Interview: Social Services on methods to protect loneworkers from danger. Page 18 Legal update: Managing the employment relationship with remote workers. Page 28 Missing presumed dead What really happened to loneworking estate agent Suzy Lamplugh? Page...
Magazine issue | 5 Jun 2008
...nd publish an annual report of progress. For a list of the public authorities added, go to the legislation » The main purpose of the present Regulations is to extend the list of public authorities to which the duties imposed by the 2005 Regulations apply. The additional public authorities named in new Part VI of Schedule 1 to the 2005 Regulations are required to publish a Disability Equality Scheme on or before 1 December 2008. Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006 (Amendment) Regulations 2008 These Regulations make minor amendments to the Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006. Regulat...
News analysis | 4 Apr 2008
...ough their quit attempt. Stopping smoking not only benefits your employee’s health, well-being and pocket but it could also increase morale and productivity in your workforce. “Why not choose No Smoking Day as the day you help your staff makes a dramatic change in their lives.”According to new research, a quarter of all smokers have cut down since the introduction of smoke free legislation and millions more plan to quit altogether . To find out where your local stop smoking service is, go to www.nosmokingday.org.uk or call 0800 169 0 169. The smoking ban has caused more problems than ju...
News | 12 Mar 2008
...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 tatters, you would have serious trouble recruiting new staff. 06 LEGAL CALENDAR Key legislative dates and events taking place during February and March reason for concern, asks Robert Fife, Head of Health and Safety at Anderson Strathern. 20 MESOTHELIOMA: KEY CASES IN THE RIGHT TO COMPENSATION The case of Barker v. Corus could have had a significant...
Magazine issue | 1 Feb 2008
...agreed to introduce major legislative changes, in order to give businesses greater awareness of regulatory changes and make implementing the changes more efficient. The key changes are summarised below: Employment The right to request flexible working has been extended to carers under new Work and Families legislation. A carer is defined as an employee who is, or expects to be, caring for an adult who is married to, or the partner or civil partner of, the employee; is a near relative of the employee; or falls into neither category but lives at the same address as the employee. more ...
News | 5 Apr 2007
On 6 April (Thursday) changes to Part L (Conservation of Fuel and Power) of the building regulations will come into force. The new measures taken together with changes to strengthen Building Regulations in 2002 will improve standards by 40%. Along with the new regulations updated guidance documents, including a new edition of the Approved Document F (Ventilation), have also been published. The new standards apply to all ne...
News | 3 Apr 2006
workplacelaw Know-how to manage your workplace 2005 10 steps to get to grips with the legal year ahead Dec 2004 / Jan 2005 Noise at work New duties to protect employees' hearing `Fat' discrimination Could overweight employees be considered disabled under DDA? Private life Do employees have a duty to behave outside of work? Corporate killing Will businesses be held responsible for workplace fatalities? In every issue: employment l...
Magazine issue | 15 Dec 2004
workplacelaw Know-how to manage your workplace November 2004 Protective equipment Balancing health & safety with employment rights Pfizer UK Maria Hazard's enlightened approach to employee well-being Criminal records What do you really know about your employees? Commonhold New opportunities in freehold property management In every issue: employment law, health & safety, premises management Stress Has the perception of stress in the workplace become too anti-employer? management Contents 06 News The very latest in workplace legal developments and important legislati...
Magazine issue | 1 Nov 2004
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
...line unnecessary bureaucracy that Launch of simplified interactive risk October 2010 drains creativity assessment form for offices and innovation from our businesses. Launch of simplified interactive risk November Instead, we're going to focus regulations where December they are most needed; with a new system that is proportionate, not bureaucratic; January 2011 that treats adults like adults and reinstates some February common sense and trust.' March assessment form for classrooms Launch of simplified interactive risk assessment form for shops (including charity shops) Establish a minimum stan...
News analysis | 15 Nov 2010
workplacelaw The exclusive magazine for premium members of the Workplace Law Network A new decade: It's now in your hands inSide thiS iSSue JAN/FEB 2010 Issue 52 Strike action Wonderful Copenhagen? Analysis of the discussions and decisions reached during the Climate Change conference. interview: Ali Moran, Chair of the BIFM People Management Special Interest Group. Page 22 Comment: T...
Magazine issue | 8 Jan 2010
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