Weekly issue 144

News in brief

Latest figures suggest that four fatalities a year - and nearly three major injuries a day - are caused by violence at work.

Cleaning up

Although the law defines who is an employee and who is a worker, it can often be hard for tribunals to decide their status in reality.

No guarantee

Under the 2006 Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations (TUPE), employers have to inform and consult with recognised unions about the possible implications of the transfer for affected employees.