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UK courts are awarding lower damages than they should in personal injury cases, according to government-backed research. Judges consistently underestimate the impact of disability on post-injury earnings potential, said the …
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Stephen Levinson, partner in KLegal, gives his personal view of some topical issues Recognition at the request of one? How is red tape measured? If by length, all employers in …
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“Employees’ privacy needs more protection from Big Brother employers.” This was the motion for an unprecedented debate between the Employment Lawyers’ Association and the Institute of Personnel and Development recently. The vote was split, perhaps unsurprisingly, with lawyers going with the motion and employers against. (The lawyers won.) Here are the arguments
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This month’s news Tupe dismissals can be fair Employers have been reassured that dismissals connected with the transfer of an undertaking can be fair, following the controversial Kerry Foods v …
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The employment law team at Shadbolt and Co answer a range of workplace questions
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Stressed-out about stress? Well get a grip – employers will be liable in only very specific circumstances, says John McMullen
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Even best-practice employers are switching on to the benefits of liability cover. Here’s some advice on how to pick the policy that’s best for your organisation. By Gary Freer and …
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Study into antihistamines packaged as non-sedative reveals high level of drowsiness among users
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With back pain costing employers £5bn a year in absenteeism, managing the problem is of fundamental importance. Recognising this, a research team has set out new guidelines on dealing with inflicted staff
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National guidance for ovarian cancer will prevent women from missing out on the latest drug treatment, health minister John Denham has announced. Last month Denham welcomed publication of guidance from …
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Learning for life
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A survey of GP practices showed they are not practising what they preach when it comes to health and safety
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This month’s letters Need for a multidisciplinary approach I would like to make a comment on your Scotland’s Health at Work (Shaw) article in the April issue. I strongly agree …
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Nine out of 10 people with mental health problems say there is a link between physical and mental health, a survey by the national charity Mind showed. It examined the …
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As more companies call on the services of occupational health nurses, demand for education at various levels will increase. Nurse educators should aim to raise the profile of education in …