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Practical guides to the employment law, health & safety and environmental issues facing employers.

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REACH: substance bans and restrictions - how the process works

REACH: substance bans and restrictions - how the process works

The process for substances coming under regulatory control is complicated and convoluted - our flowchart shows how it works. 27/07/2011

REACH: obligations for downstream users

REACH: obligations for downstream users

As a downstream user of chemicals, there are specific legal obligations that apply to you, and specific business continuity risks that you need to be alert to. 27/07/2011

REACH: guidance for manufacturers

REACH: guidance for manufacturers

This guidance document provides manufacturers with a straightforward and practical understanding of the requirements under REACH and the obligations facing our industry 27/07/2011

Directions: Environment

Directions: Environment

Our guide is designed for senior managers who may not have environmental qualifications but need to understand the issues that environmental regulations present for their business. 12/03/2009

Work and families - An employer's guide to the law

Work and families - An employer's guide to the law

Accommodating requests from employees for a better work/life balance can be a challenge for employers. EEF's new guide gives you the latest guidance and advice. 17/04/2008

Steel specifications: 12th edition

Steel specifications: 12th edition

With dozens of new industry standards added, updated or withdrawn since the 11th edition in 2004, it's more essential than ever to have an up-to-date reference book with comprehensive details of current steel types and their properties. 10/10/2007

Business Transfers and Contracting: A practical guide to TUPE

Business Transfers and Contracting: A practical guide to TUPE

In this Guide (published December 2006), our aim is to provide a straightforward guide to the different aspects of TUPE, with practical guidance for HR and other managers involved on how to ensure a smooth transition from one employer to the other. 12/12/2006

Avoiding Age Discrimination: A Practical Guide to Managing a Changing Workforce

Avoiding Age Discrimination: A Practical Guide to Managing a Changing Workforce

New age discrimination legislation requires employers to think about retirement in a new way. Published in June 2006, this Guide will show you how to adapt to a new way of working. 22/06/2006

Data Protection: a practical guide

Data Protection: a practical guide

Published July 2005, this guide helps businesses improve their information management and offers comprehensive guidance on how to comply with the Data Protection Act 1998. 28/07/2005

Sustainable Development: a practical guide

Sustainable Development: a practical guide

How businesses can help the environment and cut operating costs at the same time 23/05/2005