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New scheme sharing skills of under-used employees launched
A new scheme allowing employers to ‘sell’ the working time of their skilled staff has been set up in the light of the current economic climate.It allows organisations to register workers who are under-used because of the downturn in business. Specialist expertise is then traded with secondments witho...
News | 5 Jan 2009
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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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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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Perk of the job? Managing the risks faced by loneworkers
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
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Facefacts: The real cost of social networking to your business
workplacelaw The exclusive magazine for premium members of the Workplace Law Network Social networking, Facebook, eBay ... The real cost to your business, and what you can do about it :-) INSIDE THIS ISSUE OCTOBER 2007 Issue 31 NEW this month: The data Five pages of key statistics and information, now in every issue Interview: Michelle Mahdon, the Work Foundation Page 20 Plus: Legal calendar | Clinic | Case reports | Technical guidance | Client focus | Comment and more ... WORKING THROUGH THE PAIN BARRIER Shock new report sa...
Magazine issue | 16 Oct 2007
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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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Internships – Are you breaking the law?
...embers of the Workplace Law Network Exploitation or opportunity? The net value of unpaid interns inside this issue MAY/JUN 2011 Issue 60 Wheels come off Kelvin Reynolds of the BPA on how the Government needs to clarify plans to ban wheel clamping. Page 22 Fire proof CPd surplus to requirements New Waste Management Regulations explained. Page 28 Comment: Why Workplace Law supports the Yes to Fairer Votes Campaign. Page 45 Legal update: The Coalition Government's Red Tape Challenge. Page 16 Plus: News and case round up of the leading FM, health and safety and HR stories ... The Warwickshire...
Magazine issue | 3 May 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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ETs on the rise
...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
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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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The world in your hands?
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
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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
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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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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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Identity charade
...IRST WOmAN IN fm An opportunity to work on some of the most exciting developments in the world proved too good to turn down for Facilities Manager Jane Stevens. Kelly thE data 32 ThIS mONTh'S STATISTICS Key figures and information on health and safety and employment law. Focus 10 ONE Of EACh? The new Equality Bill is set to extend `positive action' so that employers can consider which groups are under-represented in their workforce when 18 TRANSpARENCy TO CAuSE fRICTION IN yOuR WORkpLACE? The new Equality Bill will contain measures to make companies more transparent because "we cannot tackle i...
Magazine issue | 3 Sep 2008
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3 strikes and your fire's not out!
workplacelaw 3 The exclusive magazine for premium members of the Workplace Law Network The Fire Service takes a 'Boy who cried Wolf' approach to managing workplace false alarms strikes and your fire's not out! INSIDE THIS ISSUE NOVEMBER 2007 Issue 32 NEW: Partner profile "I was meant to be a weatherman" Dale Collins, Solicitor Advocate UNDERCOVER INVESTIGATION Challenge Firefighters embark on a 1400-mile cycling test Page 26 Interview: Dept. for Communities and Local Government Page 20 Exposed: poor standards of fire safety in the hotel industry...
Magazine issue | 8 Nov 2007
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CDM special
...T LAW, HEALTH & SAFETY, PREMISES MANAGEMENT CONTENTS Legal calendar 06 Forum 07 Clients: Could Do More 08 Check that you are ready for all the events and legal developments coming into force in February and March. Thoughts and opinions from Workplace Law Network members on a hot topic. Under the new CDM 2007 Regulations the role of the client is changing -- they will now have extra responsibility for ensuring good health and safety throughout the life of a construction project. But is it really fair to shoehorn clients into this new role? Well, actually, yes, says Katy Brown. Whether you consi...
Magazine issue | 1 Mar 2007
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£20 if you can prove you’re competent
...ency in fire safety 22 We may joke about our pitiful parking or deplorable DIY, but incompetency at work is no laughing matter. Bernie Sheehan looks at cases where know-how or lack of it has been an issue. The issue of who is the `responsible person' and who are `competent persons' under the new Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 is one of the issues likely to cause the most confusion until cases come through the courts. Caroline Merz addresses some key questions. A round up of some of the recent activities and events undertaken by Workplace Law Group and associates. Workplace Law...
Magazine issue | 1 Nov 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
