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The Domestic Works Councils directive, which requires employers with more than 50 workers to inform and consult staff on all crucial decisions, has finally been agreed by the EU member …

Back in March, IOSH welcomed a delegation of representatives from the Turkish Labour Inspection Board. Following this visit, the institution received an invitation from the Turkish Government to speak at …

Employers are bracing themselves for a new wave of legislation from the new Labour Government, much of which reflects the administration’s emphasis on "family-friendly" workplace policies. Maternity, paternity and adoption …

A simple risk assessment which can be done by anybody in just two minutes is a useful tool to help prevent violence in the workplace, by Walter Brennan Violence in …

The employment law team at Addleshaw Booth answer questions on workplace issues Paid holiday entitlement Q:  We operate in the public sector and one of our workers was recruited two …

Nearly 2 per cent of the UK workforce is employed in call centres according to Diane Beard, occupational health adviser with Medical Industrial Services who works with Thomas Cook. Her …

WHEN DETERMINING A DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION CLAIM, A TRIBUNAL SHOULD HAVE CONSIDERED THE TASKS THE PLAINtIFF COULD not, RATHER THAN COULD, PERFORM. PLUS, CASES ON CONSTRUCTIVE DISMISSAL, DISCIPLINARY HEARINGS AND FINDING A RACE DISCRIMINATION COMPARATOR

Like a silent stalker, osteoporosis can creep up unawares. The workplace presents an ideal opportunity to catch this potentially crippling condition before it strikes

There are many benefits to be be gained to setting up a desk at home for both the employer and employee. But companies need to prepare carefully before rushing into teleworking. Staff must be given support, not just left to get on with it

Extended sick leave opens up a whole range of logistical, organisational and moral dilemmas for employers. Any employee who feels aggrieved at the way that their absence has been dealt with could bring a formidable array of claims, ranging from unfair dismissal to breaches of their human rights. deepa nathan provides some practical tips on managing long-term sickness absence, and in the light of recent legislation, looks at the covert surveillance of employees

A round-up of news from the professional journals Be happy and live longer Older people who are pessimistic could be at risk of dying earlier, research by the National Institute …

The outcome of the General Election may have been a foregone conclusion, but the campaign highlighted a lack of interest by all the political parties in public health, according to …

A campaign to raise awareness of mental health problems aims to help stop discrimination

Family-friendly strategies can be a complex area for employers to determine, encompassing a wide assortment of legislation, from the European Parental Directive to the Sex Discrimination Act. Sharon latham outlines some of the trickiest scenarios an employer may face and suggests some practical solutions

A list of useful online resources to help you in your professional research and educational needs Mind www.mind.org.uk Grant House, 15-19 Broadway, London E15 4QB Tel: 0208-519 2122 Mind is …