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3 Dec 2008 1:36PM

New bill giving right to request time to train confirmed

The Queen’s speech has confirmed that a new Bill, giving employees a new right to request time at work to undertake training, will be brought before Parliament this year. The Bill will give e...

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3 Dec 2008 1:20PM

Queen's speech: equality bill to move forward as planned

Harriet Harman, Minister for Women and Equality, welcomed the announcement today (3 December) by the Queen that the Equality Bill will be brought forward in Parliament within the next year. The Equ...

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3 Dec 2008 11:41AM

HSE warning follows several incidents involving asbestos

The HSE in North Wales is warning those people who are commissioning refurbishment work to ensure there is no asbestos present before works starts. HSE inspectors have investigated a number of inci...

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3 Dec 2008 11:31AM

Changing battery recycling legislation – more details

Stricter rules on manufacturing and recycling batteries and accumulators (rechargeable batteries) for UK businesses are being introduced through the implementation of the European Batteries Directi...

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New bill giving right to request time to train confirmed

3 Dec 2008 1:36PM

Queen's speech: equality bill to move forward as planned

3 Dec 2008 1:20PM

HSE warning follows several incidents involving asbestos

3 Dec 2008 11:41AM

Changing battery recycling legislation – more details

3 Dec 2008 11:31AM

Updated guidance on waste duty of care published

3 Dec 2008 10:16AM

PAYE changes on the way, reminds HMRC

3 Dec 2008 9:55AM

Employers look to Queen’s Speech for legislation news

2 Dec 2008 2:11PM

Five companies face court over Buncefield oil blast

2 Dec 2008 12:54PM

Minimum wage still too low, says TUC to Low Pay Commission

2 Dec 2008 11:35AM

Apprenticeship targets could be smashed, says Government

2 Dec 2008 10:30AM

Lucky escape for Slough chemical blast workers

2 Dec 2008 10:06AM

Increased tribunal compensation limits to come into force

2 Dec 2008 9:39AM

Brakes on proposed changes to tax-free contractor expenses

1 Dec 2008 3:09PM

Drink drive warning ahead of the festive season

1 Dec 2008 11:59AM

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BRIEFINGS

3 Dec 2008 4:53PM

European Parliament opts out of the opt-out

A sneak preview of the Employment Committee of the European Parliament's proposed amendments to t...

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CASES

3 Dec 2008 5:01PM

Equal pay - issues with job evaluations and work of 'equal value'

The claimant was employed by the respondent trust as a social services administrator. From 1 Octo...

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EBULLETINS

20 Nov 2008 4:28PM

The Employment Bill becomes the Employment Act

The Employment Bill has received Royal Assent and has become the Employment Act 2008.

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NETWORK NEWS

13 Oct 2008 10:08AM

Workplace Law to deliver CIPD accredited courses in London

Workplace Law Training has been awarded approval to deliver accredited HR training courses in cen...

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1 Dec 2008 2:37PM

'Large' blast at trading estate

A fire has broken out after an explosion at a chemical plant on a Berkshire trading estate. Polic...

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