Employers are unaware of the impact of new health and safety legislation which could see them heavily fined and shunned by customers and suppliers if found guilty of killing people by their actions.A survey of UK business managers conducted by Workplace Law Group reveals that three quarters (73%) of firms do not know what health and safety cover their insurance provides, and that half (46%) have made staff aware of their health and safety policies but are actually failing to ensure that policies are being implemented in the workplace.After an e... Continue reading

 Racial and Religious Discrimination 2007 White Paper New guidance has been produced by Workplace Law Network to help employers prevent discrimination on the grounds of race or religion in their workplace. The new Racial and Religious Discrimination 2007 White Paper, which is available to download for free by members of the Workplace Law Network, takes a look at topical issues such as ethnically diverse workplaces and religious dress codes; current issues such as vicarious liability ... Continue reading

Get to grips with ALL your legal responsibilities in two days in Cambridge: - tackle important health and safety issues such as asbestos and legionella - find out which policies and contracts will need redrafting in 2003 - learn how other facilities managers are tackling the problems you face too - solve the problems YOU face in YOUR workplace - recommended by over 90% of delegates Our Mid-Year Conference takes place on 29-30 April 2003, and follows the success of our sell-out January event. If you missed out on January, please contac... Continue reading

Comprehensive, accurate and up-to-date policies and procedures are essential for all employers to ensure that they comply with the latest employment law and health and safety legislation. Employers must be aware of what they need to do to ensure compliance with continually changing legislation and to avoid costly tribunals and prosecutions. Keeping up to date with all these issues is a complex task, and one that most managers would rather delegate to someone else – and that’s where Workplace Law Group comes in! Our expert team of lawyer... Continue reading

Workplace Law Network has launched the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007: Special Report today, which has been published to provide managers, employers and directors with authoritative guidance on what the Act will really mean for business.The new Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 is one of the biggest changes to health and safety law since the Health and Safety at Work Act. Its influence will affect everyone with responsibility for the health and safety of employees, and will mean greater responsibi... Continue reading