4 nEWSNew Bill is set to increase penalties for health and safety violations
and make it easier to imprison directors; UK employers face £50,000 fines over
stakeholder pensions
6 barometer: blacklistingDo we need legislation to outlaw the blacklisting
of union activists?
8 CASE ROUND UP The pitfalls of PHI policies highlighted once more; a
reminder of the protection for pregnant women under European law; when is
misconduct gross misconduct?
11 20 steps to Flexible working Our guide to getting a flexible working
policy up and running in your organisation
12 cover story: stress inspectionsStress is about to be put on the same
footing asother workplace hazards. But will it create more problems than it
solves?
14 policy clinic: older workersEmployment rights for retirement-age staff,
anti-ageism legislation and changes to pensions are all set to impact on HR
policies. We look at the practicalities
16 CASE STUDIES: BonusesHow to avoid the pitfalls of discretionary bonus
schemes, following a recent case that is said to have cost an investment bank
more than £5m
18 analysis: hurt feelingsThe Court of Appeal has standardised the penalties
employers face for treating their employees badly
20 from the reference manualXpertHR’s essential guide to risk assessments