The number of people fatally injured in the workplace in the UK has remained relatively unchanged this year as last, according to provisional figures from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) released last month.
Employment Legislation Abroad
Now that the ‘silly season’ has definitely arrived, we thought it might be fun to look at some different examples of employment law from the around the world and perhaps then count our blessings.
Blacklisted Workers Launch High Court Claim
Construction workers have filed a claim in the High Court for loss of earnings and damages against a building company, alleging that the company was involved in an unlawful conspiracy to amass a database of information against them, which was used to prevent them earning a living in their trade.
SMEs Lack Protection Against Software Theft
A recent survey has found that half of the UK’s businesses are not protected against IP infringement or theft; as this latest Palmers blog post explains.
Third Corporate Manslaughter Fine
A company from Hyde has just become only the third company to be convicted in the UK under the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act since it came into force in 2008.