Equalities Bill 'will create more red tape for businesses'
30/04/2009 - The Local Government Asssociation (LGA) has criticised the new Equalities Bill on the grounds that i...

Factory owners urged to meet health and safety standards
30/04/2009 - The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has called on factory owners to ensure they have safe working ...

Stricter health and safety enforcement needed, says expert
29/04/2009 - Businesses are not taking financial responsibility for occupational disease and injury, an expert ha...

Lib Dems warn against new employment laws
29/04/2009 - The Liberal Democrats have warned the government against imposing extra legislation on British busin...

Equalities Bill 'is an opportunity to end age discrimination'
29/04/2009 - A charity group has described the government's new Equalities Bill as a "huge opportunity"...

Children 'deserve privacy throughout parents' divorce'
29/04/2009 - A legal specialist has warned that giving the press access to divorce courts could have an impact on...

Workers Memorial Day could be officially recognised
28/04/2009 - The government has confirmed that it is looking into giving Workers Memorial Day official recognitio...

Business sector criticises Equalities Bill
28/04/2009 - A UK tycoon has criticised the government's new Equalities Bill for placing further bureaucracy on B...

Positive discrimination laws 'create problems for employers'
27/04/2009 - Proposed laws to improve equality in the workplace could have a number of drawbacks for businesses, ...

Government told not to create more employment laws
27/04/2009 - The government has been urged to avoid creating new employment laws, as many small businesses are fi...

Clients 'could blackmail ex-spouses in open divorce courts'
24/04/2009 - Legal specialists have warned that opening up family courts to the media could affect divorce procee...

Drivers 'do not know traffic light sequence'
24/04/2009 - Many road users could be risking personal injury as the majority do not know the correct traffic lig...

Dementia sufferers must 'establish capacity' when making wills
23/04/2009 - People suffering from dementia may need to take extra steps when writing or updating wills, accordin...

Handheld mobiles 'a factor in road accidents'
23/04/2009 - Use of handheld mobile devices while driving is a recognised cause of road traffic accidents, accord...

Fall at work leads to £9k compensation
23/04/2009 - Lloyds TSB has paid £9,000 in compensation to a former employee who broke her ankle while at wo...

Growth of dementia 'will lead to disputes over wills'
22/04/2009 - The increase in the number of dementia sufferers could lead to more family disputes over wills, a pr...

Construction bosses urged to comply with health and safety laws
22/04/2009 - Construction site managers who flout health and safety rules have been warned that they may be prose...

Clinical negligence victim entitled to compensation
21/04/2009 - A GP in London has been found guilty of clinical negligence after a woman suffered a severe stroke.<...

Government announces new road safety strategy
21/04/2009 - The government is to reform the driver training and testing process in a bid to reduce the number of...

Barmaid wins unfair dismissal claim
21/04/2009 - An employment tribunal has ruled in favour of a barmaid who was sacked for failing to turn off a tap...

Chaplains 'could tackle work-related stress'
20/04/2009 - Businesses across the UK could benefit from having more chaplains on the premises, according to anal...

Drivers criticised for using mobiles on the road
20/04/2009 - The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has criticised motorists who use their mob...

NASUWT calls for action against asbestos
17/04/2009 - Teachers in the UK could be highly susceptible to asbestos-related diseases, according to a trade un...

Council to appeal against employment tribunal ruling
17/04/2009 - An employment tribunal's decision to compensate a number of female workers could be disputed by a lo...

Retired miners entitled to apply for disability benefit
17/04/2009 - Former miners who have developed conditions such as osteoarthritis in the knee will be entitled to d...

Government to compensate retired miners
16/04/2009 - Former miners who have developed conditions such as osteoarthritis in the knee will be entitled to c...

Businesses warned about unfair dismissals
16/04/2009 - Employers in the UK have been told that the economic downturn cannot be used as a reason to dismiss ...

Age discrimination victim wants apology
15/04/2009 - A former NHS radiographer who was overlooked for a job because of her age is still waiting for an ap...

Landlords urged to meet gas safety standards
15/04/2009 - Landlords in the UK have been urged to safeguard their tenants by ensuring their gas appliances are ...

Managers 'should support stressed-out workers'
15/04/2009 - Senior managers have been reminded that they have a duty of care towards stressed-out employees.

Teachers 'feeling stressed at work'
14/04/2009 - Many teachers are considering leaving their jobs because of work-related stress, a union has warned....

Compensation system should be revised, says BMA
14/04/2009 - The system of compensating victims of clinical negligence should be revised, an industry group has s...

Britons urged to leave estates to charity
09/04/2009 - People in the UK have been encouraged to leave their wealth to charity after they die.

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Employers urged to tackle driver fatigue
09/04/2009 - Company bosses have been urged to avoid overworking employees who are required to drive as part of t...

Radiographer wins age discrimination claim
09/04/2009 - A radiographer has won her age discrimination claim against Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
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Lesbian couple win discrimination lawsuit
08/04/2009 - A lesbian couple in Somerset have won a sexual discrimination claim against their former employer.

9-year-old awarded £8m in compensation
08/04/2009 - A nine-year-old boy who was accidentally run over by his father has been awarded more than £8 m...

Companies told to protect occupational drivers
08/04/2009 - Employers have been reminded that they are legally obliged to safeguard the health and safety of occ...

Welder receives damages after workplace accident
08/04/2009 - A welder at a Plymouth-based recycling firm was received damages after he was injured at work.
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Patient wins damages for incorrect treatment
07/04/2009 - A hospital patient has been awarded £1,000 in damages after being mistakenly treated with penic...

Businesses 'lack competent health and safety advice'
07/04/2009 - More than one in three businesses are not getting competent advice on health and safety risks at wor...

People urged to leave inheritance to charity
07/04/2009 - People who are writing their wills have been encouraged to consider leaving some of their inheritanc...

Ex-British Rail man wins hearing loss claim
06/04/2009 - A former British Rail employee has been awarded damages for continuous exposure to loud noise.
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Six-figure payout for race discrimination victim
06/04/2009 - A former parish councillor in Newcastle has been awarded six-figure damages after being subjected to...

Metal caster wins compensation after workplace accident
06/04/2009 - A metal caster who was injured in an industrial accident three years ago has won more than £3,5...

Bosses warned of staff protests
03/04/2009 - An employment expert has warned that staff protests are likely to become more common over the coming...

Businesses urged to comply with new code of practice
03/04/2009 - Companies have been warned that they could be made to pay out greater sums in compensation if they d...

Fleet operators warned about new health and safety laws
03/04/2009 - Fleet operators could be leaving themselves open to prosecution by not responding to recent changes ...

Migrant workers 'more likely to die at work'
02/04/2009 - Foreign construction workers who are employed in the UK are more likely to die at work than British ...

Law Society urges people to update wills
02/04/2009 - People with a will have been urged to see their solicitor to make sure it is up to date.

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Council error 'contributed to teenager's death'
02/04/2009 - A local authority has been deemed partly responsible for an accident in which a teenage musician was...

TUC warns against long working hours
01/04/2009 - The TUC has urged MEPs to protect the interests of employees who work excessively long hours.

Food manufacturers advised to assess hazards
01/04/2009 - Food manufacturing and processing firms are being urged to carry out full risk assessments on their ...

Wills 'could be out of date'
01/04/2009 - People who wrote wills before the onset of the economic downturn have been advised to update their d...