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12 May 2010 Sick employees 'return to work before completely fit'
UK employment law concerning sick leave recently saw the introduction of fit notes in a bid to encourage staff to return to work. But Kevin Murdoch, senior proposition manager at Aviva UK Hea ...
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[Employment Law News]
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12 May 2010 Health and safety breach 'injured worker's head'
Health and safety failures led to a worker being hit on the head with a "one tonne force". This is the conclusion o ...
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[Health and Safety in the Workplace]
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11 May 2010 Employment law rules against redundancy scheme
UK employment litigation against the previous government has concluded unlawful actions regarding a redundancy scheme. The Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union campaigned and said the s ...
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[Employment Law News]
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11 May 2010 Health and safety risks of woodworking industry highlighted
Employees in the woodworking industry face health and safety risks that people can be unaware of. But a website launched by t ...
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[Health and Safety in the Workplace]
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11 May 2010 Carbon footprint management could begin at home
Homeowners seeking carbon footprint management might consider heat pumps, which could be one way to meet expensive energy requirements. According to Sarah Lonsdale from the Daily Telegraph, i ...
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[Carbon Footprint Management]
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10 May 2010 Employment cuts 'would affect UK economy'
Employment law could come into force as job losses and spending freezes are a possibility. According to Unison spokeswoman Anne Mitchell, people may be reluctant to spend money during uncerta ...
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[Employment Law News]
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10 May 2010 Site waste management plans could consider EfW technology
Site waste management plans could incorporate renewable energy, but recycling must be first considered, a spokeswoman for the Green Alliance claims. She explains energy made form residual was ...
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[Site Waste Management Plans]
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10 May 2010 Builders in north-west 'risk health and safety'
Health and safety at building sites around Greater Manchester should be improved, according to the
[Health and Safety in the Workplace]
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07 May 2010 Manufacturer fined for health and safety failings
Health and safety failings at a Wolverhampton manufacturer led to a teenage employee suffering a broken leg. The 17-year-old ...
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[Health and Safety in the Workplace]
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06 May 2010 Employers advised on job-cutting alternatives
Workers involved in employment law cases might be interested in claims there will continue to be an increase in job vacancies in the near future. This is according to Cheryl Morgan, spokesper ...
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[Employment Law News]
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06 May 2010 Landlords could make energy efficiency improvements
Carbon footprint management and other environmental issues may not be a priority for many landlords. This is according to Malcolm Harrison, private rented sector expert, who said potential te ...
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[Carbon Footprint Management]
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06 May 2010 Firms 'should invest in their own sustainable plans'
Businesses that want to improve their carbon footprint management should look into ways of making their properties completely reliant on green energy. This is the view of Antony Blakey of Ult ...
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[Sustainable Procurement]
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05 May 2010 Worker lost finger after health and safety failure
A worker's finger was amputated after his hand came into contact with a beater on a dough mixing machine. Health and safety f ...
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[Health and Safety in the Workplace]
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05 May 2010 Festivals 'present carbon footprint management challenges'
Carbon footprint management at festivals around the UK could be improved, according to one blogger. "For an event that usually takes place in a field, the average festival is far from a ...
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[Carbon Footprint Management]
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05 May 2010 Pensions expert urges change to employment law
Employment law needs to be changed to stop people being forced to retire at a certain age. This is the argument put forward by Dr Ros Altmann of the London School of Economics, who described ...
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[Employment Law News]
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04 May 2010 Health and safety risks of overcrowded sites
Health and safety risks of working in an overcrowded area must be dealt with to avoid injury, according to an expert. Monica ...
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[Construction Health and Safety]
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04 May 2010 Expert warns: Employment opportunities may be lost
Demand for employment litigation services could remain strong over the next two years, as the jobless rate is expected to continue to rise in spite of growth in the private sector. Simon Kirb ...
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[Employment Law News]
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04 May 2010 Carbon footprint management could involve new technology
Businesses looking for carbon footprint management could consider a new technology allowing for greater energy efficiency. Karen Ford, senior executive at powerPerfector, explains voltage pow ...
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[Carbon Footprint Management]
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30 April 2010 Age UK calls to scrap retirement legislation
Employment litigation stipulating a default retirement age should be scrapped, according to one charity. Age UK claims all three main political parties must commit to getting rid of forced re ...
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[Employment Law News]
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30 April 2010 'Education needed' on sustainability
Sustainable procurement could become more common in the UK if education on the issue is improved. This is according to Sara Parkin, founder, director and trustee of Forum for the Future, who ...
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[Sustainable Procurement]