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Occupations list sets limit on migrant workers
A new ‘shortage occupation list’ aiming to reduce the amount of foreign workers in areas where there are low levels of employment has been presented to the Home Office.By revealing where there are shortages of skills and labour, the list – compiled by the Migration Advisory committee – will allow employers to take on more f...
News | 9 Sep 2008
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Government outlines visa reforms for workers
...,500 places per month. Any places that are unused each month will be rolled over to the following month. In the event that the monthly allocation is over subscribed, certificate of sponsorship applications will be ranked using a points system designed to favour jobs on the shortage occupation list, scientific researchers and those with a higher salary. Once a certificate of sponsorship has then been granted to an employer it must be assigned to the prospective employee within three months. Workers from outside the EU who want to come to the UK will need to have a graduate level job, spea...
News | 22 Feb 2011
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A new age?
...and safety risks. According to the British Safety Council, onaverage42majorandreportableinjuries are suffered by young people between theagesof16and24everydayinthe UK. HSE research shows that the rate of all workplace injury is higher in young men(16-24)comparedwitholdermen, even after allowing for occupations. Through its `Speak Up, Stay Safe' campaign, and other initiatives, the Council urges employ
Magazine issue | 5 Sep 2011
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The Social Network – 12 years of the Workplace Law Conference
... Franklin on the quest to understand the links between the places we work and our wellbeing and productivity. 27 AFTER WIKILEAKS Shonali Routray looks at the lessons to be learned from Wikileaks, the role of whistleblower protection in the UK, and what employers need to do next. 14 CASE LAW Journalist jailed over £370,000 fraud; and senior bank worker sentenced after lying on CV. "The policy of making a pub less attractive to gay customers constituted direct discrimination against an openly gay employee." P.45 3 www.workplacelaw.net workplace law executive centre workplace law group workp...
Magazine issue | 1 Mar 2011
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2009: new beginnings
...anagement | Working at height 09 ThE GROWING "AGE" fACTOR Age discrimination claims will increase during 2009, says David Walker. ThE DATA 32 ThIS mONTh'S STATISTICS Key statistics and information on health and safety and employment law. Book today 0871 777 8881 or visit fmlu.workplacelaw.net "Alistair Darling told us that we are going to shrink the economy by £20bn; ill health loses the UK five times that amount, and this amount of money is lost every year." p.20 www.workplacelaw.net 26 CLINIC Workplace Law members ask the experts for advice on workplace issues. 3 NEW 2009 edition out no...
Magazine issue | 8 Dec 2008
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Euromillions
...ing hours, workload, etc.); · work-relatedstress(accordingto EU-OSHA, the second most reported work-related health problem); and · dangeroussubstancesandrisk assessment (which might involve bacteria, viruses, yeast and mould, parasites, etc., as well as chemicals). Risk assessment office checklist This sample risk assessment explains everything that should be considered and monitored in an office. Although EU-OSHA is keen to ensure that risk assessment doesn't just become a `tick box' exercise, its example checklist does provide a starting point for those who are unsure where to begin. Other...
Magazine issue | 2 Oct 2008
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Religious beliefs: should employers cater for all faiths?
...ible) - it does bar me from a large number of jobs, ranging from an Air Traffic Controller to a fire engine driver. Would it be reasonable to expect designers to make allowance for colour deficient vision when they are designing buildings, signage etc? Steve Murphy Senior Facility Maintenance Specialist Federal Express, Stansted Airport What do you think? Could colour blindness ever be considered a disability? Comment on or argue with what Steve has to say by emailing the editor at: kelly.mansfield@workplacelaw.net Britain's decision to opt out of EU rules that curb long working hours has come und...
Magazine issue | 1 May 2005
