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Online onlyBP fined $87m for safety failures
Labour safety authorities issue BP with a record fine after it fails to eliminate hazards that caused the 2005 Texas City refinery explosion
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European Round-upWhat is happening on the UK discrimination front
Employers can be liable for sexual harassment by a third party, says Anca Thomson
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InterviewsBSI publishes whistleblowing code
New guidelines available for the introduction of whistleblowing arrangements
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AnalysisNew equality rules could increase claims
The government’s curious plans to introduce ‘positive discrimination’ at the recruitment stage are likely to disrupt businesses even more
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Online onlyUS proposes employers stockpile anti-flu drugs
The US consults on three draft guidances in preparation for a flu pandemic
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Online onlyMarsh: Beware hidden risks in corporate manslaughter laws
For the first time organisations can be found guilty of corporate manslaughter
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Online onlyEmployers face jail for failing to check on illegal workers
Under new laws employers will be subject to a criminal offence if they knowingly employ illegal migrant workers
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Online onlyEU toughens up on employment discrimination
Commission sends ‘reasoned opinions’ to 11 member states that have not implemented the Employment Equality Directive
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AnalysisBetting the bank
A single rogue trader has shocked financial markets worldwide, and raised serious questions about risk management in one of the world's largest financial institutions
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AnalysisChristmas workers pose data risk
Fast screening techniques may go some way towards mitigating the data risk posed by seasonal workers finds Nathan Skinner
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UK firms exposed to corruption risk: Report
A report by KPMG finds a lack of awareness of risks posed by new bribery and corruption laws
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Online onlyFairground operator fined over maintenance worker death
Pleasureland fined £95,000 and ordered to pay £50,000 costs after pleading guilty at Liverpool Crown Court
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Online onlySafety charity calls for review of HSE prosecution criteria
Follows news that HSE prosecution levels have reduced by over 40% from 2001/2 levels
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Online onlyProposed fines for Corporate Manslaughter conviction inadequate says CCA
Safety charity says fines between 2.5 to 10 % of annual turnover are too low
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Online onlyCCA welcomes changes in Regulators Compliance Code regarding prosecutions
But continues to question the code's tone and relevance
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Online onlyTUC calls for tougher enforcement to tackle H&S 'crime wave'
TUC general secretary calls for greater enforcement powers and activity, including a statutory duty on directors
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Online onlyCommercial litigation increases 25%
The number of high court commercial law cases is now at its highest for six years
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Online onlyCoalition calls for common carbon reporting standard
An open letter addressed to the Prime Minister has called for mandatory carbon reporting standards
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Online onlyWarehouse fire shows need for businesses to re-evaluate their preparedness: Marsh
Marsh issues reminder to businesses about fire saftey and risk assessment
