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The government’s attempt to foster a more family-friendly working culture has suffered a setback after a tribunal ruled against a City director who says she was made redundant because she …
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Employers who have gone to court over their refusal to allow women to wear trousers have been criticised for wasting company time and resources. Cases such as the one lost …
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More than nine in 10 employment tribunal cases backed by trade unions are resulting in a settlement – about twice the national average, according to new figures released by the …
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Given that the penalty for not following a proper disciplinary procedure could be as much as £50,000, employers need to get the dismissal right. Joanna Blackburn sets out what such a policy should cover
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The new parental leave legislation is a major concern to businesses which fear the disruption it could cause. Law firm Wragge & Co outlines the key issues
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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 Expensive silence Can you really get £200,000 …
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This month’s news Major research into bias The Cabinet Office has announced a major package of initiatives aimed at stamping out discrimination and harassment. It proposes to review anti-discrimination legislation …
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Members of the employment law team at Norton Rose shed some light on common concerns
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The law on transfer of undertakings has taken more confusing turns, especially in relation to dismissal. Sue Nickson explains how matters stand
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When Hyder’s new OH team came on board at the water business, they identified their first call of dutyas setting up a confined space medical procedure
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Life Long Learning and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) are the processes by which professional people, such as nurses, develop and improve their practice for the benefit of their clients. There …
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The HSE has issued a warning to users of mobile gas heaters following a number of deaths from carbon monoxide poisoning caused by faulty heaters. Warning signs include: – cracked …
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£803,000 pay-out for nurse who suffered work-related back injury
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This month’s news OH on-line A new Internet-based mail list has been created for occupational health nurses and others interested in teaching, learning and research into occupational health. The list …
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Fortunately, most work-related health and safety incidents are on a small scale, and do not result in serious injury to the individuals involved. The corollary of this, of course, is …