Working time Law

BlackBerries: the issues for employers
It was revealed this week that US news outlet ABC News has asked its staff to sign a waiver saying they may be required to check their emails from home through their work-issued BlackBerries but wi... | briefing | 2 Jul 2008 2:10PM

Industrial action: what’s the deal?
Industrial action is high on the news agenda at the moment. If it isn’t Royal Mail workers carrying out union-organised action (with strikes taking place in June and July, two 48-hour strikes... | briefing | 10 Oct 2007 4:29PM

Maternity leave: the changes and the issues
Recent legislation has extended the length of time women can take off work for maternity leave. It’s all part of the government’s family-friendly approach - but is it also employer-frie... | briefing | 22 Jun 2007 12:00AM

Be prepared: health and safety legislation in the pipeline
Noise Existing regulations. Workers receive protection under the Noise at Work Regulations 1989. Under the 1989 Regulations, employers have a responsibility to reduce the risk of damage to thei... | briefing | 13 Oct 2004 1:29PM

Euro 2004: What Employers Need to Know
A survey carried out after the 2002 World Cup found that four out of 10 football fans called in sick during the World Cup, costing business £391m in total. The Euro 2004 tournament kicks off in Po... | briefing | 9 Jun 2004 8:07PM

Postal workers reimbursed for docked pay
An Employment Tribunal brought by Royal Mail postal workers has resulted in the company being ordered to reimburse employee pay.The 27 members of staff at the Streatham delivery office, South Londo... | case | 5 Sep 2008 3:45PM

Flight crew must be paid for 'flight time' and 'time away from base', even when on holiday
British Airways plc v. Williams: UKEAT/377/07The claimants, flight crew employed by the appellant employers, were paid a basic salary plus additional amounts designated as “flying time”... | case | 5 Jun 2008 3:01PM

Breach of Working Time Regulations doesn't entitle worker to compensation
In Miles v. Linkage Community Trust Ltd, the EAT ruled that a worker had not received his proper entitlement to rest. Nevertheless he was not entitled to compensation as the employer had not been c... | case | 19 May 2008 1:01PM

Dismissal for working excessive hours unfair
The Employment Appeal Tribunal has upheld a finding of unfair dismissal, where a nurse was sacked for working very long hours in a second job. The decision in the case of Havering PCT v Bidwell car... | case | 25 Apr 2008 3:43PM

Holiday pay 'victory' for offshore workers with unusual working patterns
Unite, Britain's biggest union, has hailed an Employment Tribunal's judgment on paid leave for offshore workers as a victory for 25,000 workers. Amicus, a predecessor union of Unite, brought t... | case | 4 Mar 2008 10:09AM

Still opting out
Workplace Law Group email Workplace Law Members' ebulletin no. 234 07 July 2006 © Workplace Law Network 2006 http://www.workplacelaw.net... | ebulletin | 7 Jun 2006 6:38PM

Workplace Law Network Members' ebulletin no. 183
Untitled Document Workplace Law Members' e-bulletin No. 183 1 June 2005 © Workplace Law Network 2005 http://www.workplacelaw.net ... | ebulletin | 1 Jun 2005 2:29PM

Guide to Flexible Working 2008
Research published in March 2007 estimated that the British economy was losing £2.5 billion per year (equating to £1,500 per worker) as a result of poor productivity arising from employ... | Guide | 22 Aug 2007 9:49AM

All in a day’s work? [Audio]
The Right to Request flexible working has enabled a greater number of employees to change their working patterns to help them fit their work schedule around personal commitments. Whilst some employ... | network news | 24 Aug 2007 12:00AM

Workplace Law launches new CIPD professional training courses
Workplace Law Training has launched two new CIPD courses for HR and Personnel professionals. These new qualifications add to Workplace Law’s portfolio of accredited training courses and offer... | network news | 18 Jan 2007 12:00AM

Spring 2005 Employment Law Update Special Report now available
Workplace Law Publishing has launched the brand-new Employment Law Update: Special Report, Spring 2005 Edition which provides comprehensive, up-to-date and authoritative guidance to new and forthco... | network news | 17 May 2005 12:00AM

Facilities Management: Legal Update - Special Report. Exclusive Pre-publication Offer!
Workplace Law Publishing will be launching a brand new title, Facilities Management: Legal Update - Special Report, on Thursday 12 August 2004. This publication will provide essential up-to-date pr... | network news | 14 Jul 2004 10:28AM

Are Training Courses Costing You Too Much Money?
Workplace Law Training can work with you to cut the cost of training and save the time your people spend away from the workplace. How? Simply by putting courses together specifically tailored to... | network news | 2 Apr 2004 10:11AM

Extra bank holiday = reduced absenteeism?
Introducing an extra bank holiday dedicated to volunteer work could lead to improved health, increased productivity and decreased absenteeism, a new report from the TUC has claimed. The TUC has bee... | news | 26 Aug 2008 3:20PM

Skipping lunch: can you force employees to take breaks?
Only one in six UK employees takes a regular lunch break, which could mean that a significant proportion of workers are at an increased risk of work-related stress.  These are the concern... | news | 14 Aug 2008 2:40PM

Working time/agency workers agreement: more details
More details about the new EU agreements on working time and agency workers have been released. According to the European Commission, the main points of agreement in the Working Time Directive are:... | news | 11 Jun 2008 8:49AM

EU agrees: UK workers can opt out of Working Time Directive
An agreement has been reached in Europe to preserve the right for UK workers to opt out of the Working Time Regulations. The European Commission had previously proposed to restrict the opt-out... | news | 10 Jun 2008 12:51PM

£10.6bn on personal internet use: value for money?
Personal internet use at work is costing the UK economy £10.6bn a year, but according to some employers this may be money well spent, a CBI survey has revealed.  A CBI survey revealed th... | news | 9 Jun 2008 12:13PM

Occupational Health 2008: making the business case - special report
Absence - what's the cost to your business? In June 2007 the Department for Work and Pensions announced that the UK loses 175 million working days each year to sickness-related absence, costing t... | product

Workplace Law Handbook 2008
Over 850 pages of updated practical information in an easy to read A-Z format A-Z guidance on everything you need to know about HR and employment law, health and safety and premises manageme... | product

Guide to Flexible Working 2008
PLEASE NOTE: The Guide to Flexible Working 2008 is available only as a downloadable file. Research published in March 2007 estimated that the British economy was losing £2.5 b... | product

Loneworking 2008: Special Report
An increasing amount of organisations are employing loneworkers, in all areas of industry and business. Flexible Working Regulations have enabled employees to enjoy the benefits of working from hom... | product

Driving at Work Policy and Management Guide, version 4.0
PLEASE NOTE: The Driving at Work Policy and Management Guide v4.0 is available only as a downloadable zip file. From the date of purchase you will have unlimited access to this document, and any u... | product

Risk Assessment Policy and Management Guide, version 3.0
PLEASE NOTE: The Risk Assessment Policy and Management Guide v3.0 is available only as a downloadable zip file. From the date of purchase you will have unlimited access to this document, and ... | product

Flexible Working Policy and Management Guide, version 3.0
PLEASE NOTE: The Flexible Working Policy and Management Guide v3.0 is available only as a downloadable zip file. From the date of purchase you will have unlimited access to this document, ... | product

Employment Contract and Management Guide, version 4.0
PLEASE NOTE: The Standard Employment Contract, version 4.0 is available only as a downloadable zip file. From the date of purchase you will have unlimited access to this document, and any ... | product

Dodging Bullets - advice for employers on tricky legal situations
Do we have to provide facilities for employees to pray at work? Can we dismiss someone for being too fat? What is the life span of a hard hat? Is there a maximum working t... | product

Driving at Work 2008: Special Report
Up-to-date, in-depth guidance on employers’ responsibilities under health and safety law Practical advice to help you comply with your legal duties Exclusive research and op... | product

Driving at Work 2008: Special Report
Up-to-date, in-depth guidance on employers’ responsibilities under health and safety law Practical advice to help you comply with your legal duties Exclusive research and op... | product

Working with Contractors 2008: Special Report
PLEASE NOTE: The Working with Contractors 2008: Special Report is only available as a downloadable zip file. Some of the most high profile health and safety cases have involved cont... | product

Health and Safety Strategies 2007: Case Report
Strategic level guidance on managing health and safety in the workplace All work exposes people to hazards, and so no matter what the business there is always the possibility of an accident or dam... | product

Entire Workplace Law Policies & Procedures Series
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Workplace Law Handbook 2007
Over 700 pages of updated practical information for workplace managers in an easy to read A-Z format A-Z guidance on everything you need to know about HR and employment law, health and safet... | product

Certificate in Personnel Practice 0907
Workplace Law has launched a new course to help you become professionally qualified in HR more quickly and conveniently than ever! The Certificate in Personnel Practice (CPP) is the coun... | product

IOSH Managing Safely Certificate 0607 LON
Workplace Law Training is running the IOSH Managing Safely Certificate course – the UK’s most popular and accessible course for anyone who needs Health and Safety training. The cours... | product

Employment Law Policy and Procedures Series Discount Pack
Includes 13 contracts, policies and procedures Includes FREE Employment Contract and Management Guide All employers are required to issue employees with a written statement of certain ... | product

8th Annual Facilities Management Legal Update Conference and Dinner
12 months of new FM law and regulation in two days Welcome to this major event in the facilities management calendar, organised by Workplace Law Group. The 8th Annual Facilities Management Legal ... | product

NEBOSH: National General Certificate 0906 London
The Workplace Law Training NEBOSH National General Certificate course is the UK's most popular course for facilities managers. The course starts on 20 September and is taught on a da... | product

Employment Law Update: Special Report - Spring 2005 Edition
Comprehensive, up-to-date and authoritative guidance to new and forthcoming employment legislation Edited by Charles Russell Keeping abreast of all the employment legislation that is introduc... | product

Workplace Law Handbook 2005
Every business in the UK should own a copy of this essential publication! The Workplace Law Handbook 2005 is a complete A-Z guide to everything you need to know about HR and employment law, health... | product

4th HR Legal Update Professional Practice Forum
Your invitation to the 4th HR Legal Update Professional Practice Forum Møller Centre, Cambridge, 15 September 2005 This is a must-attend networking event for HR professionals to help y... | product

Workplacelaw Network Handbook 2004
The bestselling Workplacelaw Network Handbook 2004 updates and builds on the A-Z content from the second edition. The Handbook was developed to help those involved in facilities management deal wit... | product

NEBOSH: National General Certificate (FM) 0304 LON
The Workplace Law Training NEBOSH National General Certificate (FM) course is specially designed for facilities managers. The course starts on 9 March and is taught on a day-release basis over 14 w... | product

NEBOSH: National General Certificate (FM) 0304 CAM
The Workplace Law Training NEBOSH National General Certificate (FM) course is specially designed for facilities managers. The course starts on 9 March and is taught on a day-release basis over 14 w... | product