All Employees articles – Page 6
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Extra-territorial jurisdiction claims increasing
Willis finds more US law firms are getting involved in litigation against non-US companies
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AnalysisTravel risk assessments
Employers appear to be failing in their duty of care to staff who travel for work
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OSHA proposes $2.78m fine against Ohio-based uniform supplier
Follows Tulsa, Okla., employee death in industrial dryer
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Online onlyFirms fail to meet employees anti-fraud expectations
A survey found that employees were not hostile to corporate anti fraud measures and would welcome clarity
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US Labor Department implements civil penalty rules under PPA
Regulation allows department to assess civil penalties against employers who fail to give employees notice of the right to sell company stock
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Assurant fires two execs following SEC investigation
Company terminates a chief actuary and VP of risk management
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Online onlyUS fatal work injury rate drops to lowest level since 1992
The rate of fatal work injuries in 2006 was 3.9 per 100,000 workers
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Staff discrimination cases ‘rocket’
UK SMEs witness rapid rise in tribunal costs due to staff discrimination cases
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Eden Project suffers laptop employee data loss
The Cornish environmental complex has reported a loss of a laptop from the firm's contracted payroll company
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Changed duties and liabilities
Craig Blakemore discusses the implications of new UK company legislation.
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Age is no bar
Get wise to the new age discrimination laws that came into force in the UK on 1 October, says Rhian Gait-Parker.
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UK companies should make sure they are prepared for the effects of a terrorist attack, following the news that MI5 is now publishing the official terror threat to Britain on its website, say risk and
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Violence remains in the spotlight
It is essential to deliver the message that workplace violence and abuse will not be tolerated, says Noel Walsh.
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Analysis
German companies exposed
The largest German-owned companies have almost 20% more exposure to pensions risk than top UK and Dutch firms and over three times more than French-owned organisations, according to new research by Me
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Proactive approach to employee health
Energy company Centrica has teamed up with Nuffield Proactive Health to encourage employees to lead healthier lifestyles.
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Evaluating the Risks
Ingrid Eisen discusses the importance of risk assessments and the approach of the courts.
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Preparing for new rules
Gary Summers recommends companies to produce a new risk assessment and crisis plan in preparation for changes in corporate manslaughter legislation
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Reducing the risk of discrimination
Alison Love warns employers of some of the common pitfalls associated with unlawful discrimination and suggests how businesses can reduce their risks
