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Stephen Levinson, head of the employment and pensions department of City law firm Paisner & Co, gives his view of some topical issues Brawling judges On the whole, judges are …
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According to recent TUC figures, trade unions are signing more new deals than ever before. Heather Falconer reports on one of the latest partnership agreements with Littlewoods
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Recruiting teams from rivals is often the only realistic way of resourcing fast-growing operations. But there are many practical factors to consider, warns Sam Whitaker
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This month’s news Consultation with staff law All major UK employers will be forced to consult with their staff via national works councils if proposals drafted by the European Commission …
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The employment law team at Stephenson Harwood answer a range of workplace questions
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The Government hopes to double the number of companies offering share incentives to staff with its new All-Employee Share Scheme – another step on the road to the enterprise culture. Lynda Finan explains what’s in it for employers
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European works councils affect only hundreds of employers but millions of employees. They are the probable precursors of national equivalents and they are seen by trade unions as a means to regain power in multinational organisations. They are ignored at your peril. Roger Steel reports
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New legislation proposed by the European Commission looks set to have far-reaching effects on dealing with workplace prejudice across member states A world where racism is not tolerated, where people …
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Occupational health advisers need to audit their own services before their employers do it for them. This was the message from DoH chief nursing officer Sarah Mullally last month at the launch of guidance Occupational Health Audit.
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The drive to reduce back injuries in construction is an opportunity for OH to lend its skills and knowledge to a sector badly in need of risk management
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Life Long Learning and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) are the processes by which professionals, such as nurses, develop and improve their practice. There are many ways to address CPD: formally, …
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Conferences to tackle problem of work-related illness and injury
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It was not so long ago that "going to the office" meant leaving home in the morning, working for eight to ten hours, and returning home at the end of …
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This month’s letters BA substance abuse stance We share the views highlighted in the article "Taking a Strong Line" (OH, February) on the importance of drug and alcohol policies in …
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When we started the House of Commons select committee Inquiry into the Health and Safety Executive, the first impression of the organisation was one of success. Both fatal accidents and …