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...e employees of investment bank Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein have reported similar subjection to unfair and abusive treatment, which has resulted in the biggest ever sex discrimination claim, worth £800m. As lurid details of the hostile environment women work in come to light, such as prostitutes visiting male colleagues during lunch hours, junior female employees hired as "eye candy" and corporate meetings held in strip clubs, doubts are raised over how much has changed for women in the workplace. "In 1975 a woman could be sacked for getting pregnant or married," reminds Jenny Watson, Chair of t...
Magazine issue | 1 May 2006
...ing their dependence on the product. auto-enrolment. The changes allow more businesses to benefit from this extra breathing space so that they can adapt to their new circumstances in the longer term. 23552 22765 A-Z Use the Regulation finder for further information on any of the above legislation Visit www.workplacelaw.net/news/regulationFinder 19778 6 WhAT DoEs This sYmBoL mEAN? Go to ... www.workplacelaw.net enter the code in the search box and link direct to the latest information www.workplacelaw.net Health and safety update | News health and safety news Latest health and safety news fr...
Magazine issue | 2 Nov 2009
...L upDATE In-depth technical guidance on: REACH; renting out desk space; and data protection. CommENT It's never been more important to invest in training. Maximise efficiency, reduce risk and keep costs down. Investment today is likely to better position your business for the future. Make sure you visit Safety & Health Expo 2009 to discover your options and · explore our extensive exhibition · accelerate your learning · witness live demonstrations · connect with your peers. 07 ThE OLympICS AND BuSINESS CONTINuITy: Why yOu ShOuLD TAkE ThE pLuNGE Some Business Continuity crises can be prepared ...
Magazine issue | 5 May 2009
...the risk of accidents in your workplace n Improve your health and safety culture n Plain English guidance backed up with comprehensive notes Claire Fuller Acting Editor claire.fuller@workplacelaw.net Book your places today! Call the training team on 0871 777 8881 quoting promotion code 1843 or visit www.workplacelaw.net/training/publiccourses BuSINESS WEBSITE Of ThE yEAR (paid for) please comment on anything you read in Workplace Law magazine Letters should be addressed to The Editor at Workplace Law Magazine, Second Floor, Daedalus House, Station Road, Cambridge CB1 2RE Fax: 0871 777 8882 Em...
Magazine issue | 2 Oct 2008
... 10,000m2 from 6 April 2008; over 2,500m2 from 1 July 2008; and all other non-dwellings from 1 October 2008. 13241 The Energy Performance of Buildings 2008: special report provides an indepth insight into the implications of key developments in energy management and the requirements of legislation. Visit www.workplacelaw.net/ publications Use the Regulation finder for further information on any of the above legislation, visit www.workplacelaw.net/news/ regulationFinder A-Z 5133 6 WHAT DOES THIS SYMBOL MEAN? Go to ... www.workplacelaw.net enter the code in the search box and link direct to the l...
Magazine issue | 27 Feb 2008
...rded to agency workers and do not change the employment status of agency workers. 36281 The Agency Workers Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2011 come into force on 5 December. The Regulations are intended to give a-Z Use the Regulation finder for further information on any of the above legislation Visit www.workplacelaw.net/news/regulationFinder 19778 6 What dOes this syMBOL Mean? Go to ... www.workplacelaw.net enter the code in the search box and link direct to the latest information www.workplacelaw.net FM, Health and safety | News fM, health & safety news Latest health and safety and FM n...
Magazine issue | 2 Nov 2011
...erkill Mug Every month one post will be rewarded with a limited edition mug and a copy of this humourous yet extensively informative book -- collated from the popular forum and online advice services. What do you think? Please comment on or argue with anything you read in Workplace Law Magazine Visit www.workplacelaw.net/forum workplacelaw 7 The smoking ban poses a number of serious hurdles for businesses, and many still have serious concerns about aspects of the ban -- despite official government guidance. In an attempt to clear the air Katy Brown explores what these concerns are, as well as...
Magazine issue | 1 Jun 2007