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03 June 2010 Employment law 'should allow more training schemes'
A review of employment law might be needed to make sure people are properly trained for the jobs they are doing, one expert has said. Stephen Overell, associate director for The Work Foundati ...
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[Employment Law News]
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02 June 2010 Employment law needs to tackle gender pay gap, says expert
Changes need to be made to employment law to bridge the pay gap between men and women, says one expert. The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has highlighted a 16.4 per cent differe ...
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[Employment Law News]
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02 June 2010 Football club fined for health and safety violation
A health and safety breach has led to a Premier League football club being fined, according to the
[Health and Safety in the Workplace]
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01 June 2010 Health and safety group starts up in north-east
A new health and safety awareness group aimed at the construction industry has been launched. Working Well Together North Eas ...
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[Construction Health and Safety]
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01 June 2010 Company fined for "immediately dangerous" gas pipe
A breach of the health and safety code has led to a loft conversion company being fined and ordered to pay costs of more than £1, ...
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[Construction Health and Safety]
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01 June 2010 New employment law 'addresses gender imbalance'
A change in employment law to encourage more women into senior positions has been praised by a group of specialists. Toni Eastwood, training director for everywoman, believes this employment ...
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[Employment Law News]
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01 June 2010 Employment law 'could give way to World Cup flexi time'
Employment law could be reviewed to give workers flexible working options during the world cup, according to a survey. DLA Piper is urging companies to prepare for the tournament and the chan ...
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[Employment Law News]
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01 June 2010 TUC calls for employment law changes
Changes should be made to employment law in order to ensure the right to strike is evident. That is the suggestion of a spokesman for the Trades Union Congress (TUC), who argued such a move w ...
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[Employment Law News]
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01 June 2010 Health and safety breach exposes worker to electric shock
Failure to observe the correct health and safety procedures has caused a stationery manufacturer ...
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[Health and Safety in the Workplace]
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01 June 2010 Solar panels and boilers 'improve energy efficiency'
Carbon footprint management could be improved by using solar panels and energy-efficient boilers, according to a specialist. Mike Southall, national sales manager at Buderus, believes the two ...
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[Carbon Footprint Management]
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28 May 2010 Potential of sustainable products 'not being realised'
Sustainable products will not become mainstream if they are not utilised properly, says one expert. It has been suggested that new products are being introduced for sustainable development bu ...
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[Carbon Footprint Management]
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28 May 2010 Flexible working 'could boost staff morale'
Reformed employment law has received mixed reviews following the Queen's Speech earlier this week. Michelle Singleton, assistant policy officer for UNISON, is pleased with the extension of fl ...
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[Employment Law News]
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27 May 2010 European employment law 'has not increased job numbers'
The introduction of the Working Time Directive does not appear to have brought about the intended increase in jobs. That is the suggestion of Katy John, spokesperson for Keep Britain Working, ...
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[Employment Law News]
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27 May 2010 Recycling company fined after health and safety breach
A violation of health and safety procedures has led to a plastics recycling company being fined & ...
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[Health and Safety in the Workplace]
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26 May 2010 Queen's Speech reviews carbon footprint management in energy bill
Businesses could find it easier to manage their carbon footprints following a review of the energy bill in the Queen's Speech, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics).
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[Carbon Footprint Management]
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26 May 2010 Company fined for violating health & safety regulations
A breach of health and safety procedures has led to a company being fined more than £200,000 ...
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[Health and Safety in the Workplace]
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25 May 2010 Businesses could reduce carbon footprint and save money, says expert
Carbon footprint management could be financially better for businesses with the introduction of a new energy-efficient initiative. James Murray, editor of BusinessGreen.com, is confident the ...
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[Carbon Footprint Management]
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25 May 2010 Unregistered gas fitter fined
A man who supplied false Corgi registration details to customers has been sentenced for breaking health and safety laws. Anth ...
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[Construction Health and Safety]
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24 May 2010 Contractor fined after wall 'seriously injures' worker
Health and safety regulations have been highlighted at a construction site in Forest Gate after a wall fell and seriously injured a wo ...
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[Construction Health and Safety]
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21 May 2010 Wales green scheme may aid carbon footprint management
Carbon footprint management may become more accessible for properties in Wales, following the announcement of a new green home improvement initiative. The Welsh Assembly Government (WAG) appr ...
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[Carbon Footprint Management]