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Public sector equality duty: what, when and how Author: Kevin McCavish, Shoosmiths Published: June 2011 Information Centre Briefing Information Centre: Briefing Public sector equality duty: what, when and how About the author Kevin is a Partner and Head of Shoosmiths' National Employment Law Tea
News analysis | 28 Jun 2011
The Nussbaumer case, which has recently been decided by the European Court of Justice (ECJ), could have serious implications for the UK as it goes to the heart of what projects the Temporary and Mobile Construction Sites Directive actually applies to. This Directive lays down minimum safety and
News analysis | 28 Feb 2011
© Workplace Law Group 2010 All rights reserved Strings attached: What are conditional resignations? Strings attached: What are conditional resignations? "What do you mean you want to Conditionally Resign?" asked Homer Simpson incredulously. "Dooooarh, you quit today and you are history man". Now,
News analysis | 26 Aug 2010
© Workplace Law Group 2010 All rights reserved What not to wear: Dress codes at work What not to wear: Dress codes at work The recent case of Dansie v. The Commissioner of the Police for the Metropolis is a useful reminder to employers of the approach that Employment Tribunals take to the enfor
News analysis | 9 Feb 2010
© Workplace Law Group 2010 All rights reserved Redundancy: what you need to know Redundancy: what you need to know During this difficult economic climate, it is inevitable that a number of employers have to undergo a re-structure of the business to ensure its financial viability. Such re-struct
News analysis | 5 Jan 2010
© Workplace Law Group 2009 All rights reserved COP15: what does it mean to me? COP15: what does it mean to me? Between 7-18 December, world leaders are meeting in Copenhagen for talks aimed at defining a new global treaty to address climate change, to succeed the 1997 Kyoto Protocol. As the con
News analysis | 15 Dec 2009
A Court of Appeal judgment has brought fresh clarification for both employers and employees, as to exactly what type of behaviour amounts to 'harassment' and will allow a claim under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997, according to law firm, Beachcroft LLP. In the case of Veakins v. Kier Isl
Case | 8 Dec 2009
Speaking to Workplace Law Magazine Editor Kelly Mansfield, Michael Gibbons, who sits on both the Ministerial Challenge Panel and the Better Regulation Taskforce, revealed that there was no doubt in his mind that the Dispute Resolution Regulations need to be repealed. He stated that throughout the ex
News | 12 Jul 2007
Following the Government’s announcement of the creation of a new Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (DBIS) last week, business organisations have commented on what it will mean for UK businesses. The Department will be created by merging BERR and DIUS. A spokesperson for the CBI
News | 9 Jun 2009
Disability rights organisations have raised concerns over organisations not complying with legal requirements in relation to the provision of disabled toilets. Facility provision for disabled people is often an area of confusion for employers as the law can be somewhat equivocal. However, there
News | 30 Aug 2007
workplacelaw The exclusive magazine for premium members of the Workplace Law Network the aftermath and what you can learn from it BUNCEFIELD spECIaL IssUE disaster Buncefield The planner Peter Power on Olympic-sized emergencies, and what to do about them. MAY 2009 Issue 47 Evacuate! The conting
Magazine issue | 5 May 2009
© Workplace Law Group 2009 All rights reserved The 2009 Budget What will spring out in HR ? The 2009 Budget What will spring out in HR ? The delayed 2009 Budget will be announced on 22 April 2009. Regarded as one of the most important Budgets in recent years, what will it have in store fo
News analysis | 21 Apr 2009
As of 1 July 2007, producers and distributors will experience the full implications of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations 2006. Therefore, businesses should make sure that they are ready for the additional responsibilities placed upon them. Today we take a look at the
News | 25 Jun 2007
Mark, I would propose, if you haven't done so already, to gather your data about why this employee is claiming work related stress. Is there any truth to what is being alleged? If there is then obviously this needs to be dealt with fairly, however the way in which the employee was covering himself
Comment | 23 Nov 2010
The Employment Appeals Tribunal (EAT) has given its first interpretation of the meaning of ‘same job’ when referring to women returning to work following maternity leave. The courts have been grappling with the meaning and approach to the ‘the same job’ provision which states in regulati
News | 16 May 2007
© Workplace Law Group 2008 All rights reserved Green leases for hotels what you need to know Green leases for hotels what you need to know There maybe misconceptions as to what a ,,Green Lease entails. There is no legal requirement to make leases green. Through the EU Energy Performance of
News analysis | 6 Jan 2009
An employee who was dismissed claims 7/8 weeks later she was not informed of the disciplinary decision. The Trust's policy clearly states that the right to appeal should be made within 7 days. If the letter was sent and the employee was no longer at the address - should she not have been responsib
Comment | 21 Aug 2010
New plans have been laid in Parliament to make it easier for lone parents to enter work.The proposals, first outlined in January 2006, aim to assist lone parents by helping them to find additional training and suitable childcare, and prepare for the workplace.If the Regulations are approved by Parli
News | 7 Oct 2008
In Kaur and Other v. British Library and Others (2008), two employees made a number of complaints of harassment and victimisation. They complained they were exposed to a hostile and intimidating working environment. They both went off work complaining of work related stress in early 2006. An occupat
Case | 6 Oct 2008
Company directors and managers are being encouraged to work through a checklist to help them understand what is meant by "good health and safety leadership".The checklist, published by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), is based around guidance developed by the HSE and the Institute of Directors
News | 25 Sep 2008