Young person’s guide to the Children and Families Act 2014. Welfare Reform Act 2007. The Welfare Reform Act 2007 (c.5) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom which alters the British social security system. A number of sections come into force two months after royal assent and the first commencement order made under the Act specified that section 31 came into force on 1 November 2007. The green paper[edit] The green paper is available as a .pdf document from the links at the end of the article. The Government's objectives for the Act, as stated in the green paper were to: Reach 80% employment amongst all people of working age (it was just shy of 75% when the paper was released).To reduce the numbers claiming incapacity benefit by 1 million (from 2.7 million at the time). Provisions, aims and criticisms of the Act[edit] The Act is wide-ranging and affects a large swathe of the population, particularly those dependent on housing benefit and those suffering from physical and mental ill health and disability.
Changes to provision of Housing Benefit[edit] See also[edit] Equality Act 2010 | Home Office. Overview The Equality Act 2010 legally protects people from discrimination in the workplace and in wider society. It replaced previous anti-discrimination laws with a single Act, making the law easier to understand and strengthening protection in some situations. It sets out the different ways in which it’s unlawful to treat someone. Find out more about who is protected from discrimination, the types of discrimination under the law and what action you can take if you feel you’ve been unfairly discriminated against.
Discrimination: making a complaint Before the Act came into force there were several pieces of legislation to cover discrimination, including: Sex Discrimination Act 1975 Race Relations Act 1976 Disability Discrimination Act 1995 If you wish to complain about possible unlawful treatment there are 2 separate processes, depending on when it happened. Complaints: before October 2010 This is also true of any legal proceedings. Complaints: after October 2010 Equal pay forms and guidance. United-Kingdom-England:Educational Support and Guidance. This topic covers educational support and guidance in schools and further and higher education institutions. It includes: the expectation that all pupils and students should be supported whatever their individual needs equality legislation special educational needs (SEN) provision in both mainstream and special schools and the legislation which underpins this alternative provision (outside of schools) which is part of a continuum of support for challenging or vulnerable students support measures for learners at all levels information, advice and guidance services (including careers guidance and education) at all levels.
Objectives and Policy Appropriate Education for All Children Equality Legislation The Equality Act 2010 provides a single legal framework that seeks to protect the rights of individuals and advance equality of opportunity for all. The Act sets out all types of discrimination which are unlawful. Education for Children with Special Educational Needs Support Measures for Learners. Www.councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk/media/546893/Open-letter-to-parents.pdf. Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 – legislation explained. The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (also referred to as HSWA, the HSW Act, the 1974 Act or HASAWA) is the primary piece of legislation covering occupational health and safety in Great Britain.
The Health and Safety Executive, with local authorities (and other enforcing authorities) is responsible for enforcing the Act and a number of other Acts and Statutory Instruments relevant to the working environment. The full text of the Act (as amended) is available at legislation.gov.uk [1] where it can also be downloaded free of charge. Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 [2] This is the latest version. Please see the Disclaimer below and information on the legislation.gov.uk [3] website. Statutory instruments are pieces of secondary legislation made under specific Acts of Parliament. See Legislation enforced by HSE[4] for more details. If you need further advice on legal matters concerning the workplace, please consult Sources of information and external advisory services[5].
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999. Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 - RIDDOR - HSE. The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995. How to make a RIDDOR report - RIDDOR - HSE. Who should report? Only ‘responsible persons’ including employers, the self-employed and people in control of work premises should submit reports under RIDDOR. If you are an employee (or representative) or a member of the public wishing to report an incident about which you have concerns, please refer to our advice[1]. Reporting online Responsible persons should complete the appropriate online report form listed below. If you have problems accessing a form, this may be due to the (Internet) security settings on the PC that you are using.
Telephone All incidents can be reported online but a telephone service is also provided for reporting fatal and specified injuries only - call the Incident Contact Centre on 0845 300 9923 (opening hours Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 5 pm). Reporting out of hours The HSE and local authority enforcement officers are not an emergency service.
Paper forms RIDDOR Reports Health and Safety Executive Redgrave Court Merton Road Bootle Merseyside L20 7HS.