Coming to terms with Sunday working

Article Abstract:

It is currently illegal to trade on Sundays in England and Wales, except for those in special categories. A new shops bill is in Parliament which would amend the Shops Act of 1950 so as to remove all restrictions on Sunday trading. Two types of businesses would be immediately affected by the law: the do-it-yourself stores, and larger stores with out-of-town locations. It is thought that most retailers are not especially pleased with the idea of Sunday trading. It is also thought that the majority of retail workers are not enthusiastic about the prospect either. Sunday work does have the advantage of higher pay for employees, but for employers it means recruiting and training new workers.

Laws, regulations and rules, Retail industry, Retail trade, Work hours, Store hours, Sunday legislation, Sunday laws

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Woman of the moment: Rhiannon Chapman

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Recently appointed London Stock Exchange assistant personnel director Rhiannon Chapman says that planning for new technology made her highly aware of 'the people side' of introducing new high technology systems. Chapman notes that in 1980 there were few personnel professionals in London; but that now the situation is different. Today's professionals are business-oriented and pro-active rather than reactive. Chapman and others on the Stock Exchange face some major structural changes when the full effects of the Financial Services Act and continuing market internationalization are felt.

Management, Human resource management, England, Human resource directors, London Stock Exchange PLC, London, Chapman, Rhiannon

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Can the post office deliver its package deal?

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Forced by new technology and economic hard times to come to grips with extensive change, Great Britain's Post Office is at an industrial relations crossroads. The postal management is committed to making sweeping changes in work rules, which the Union of Communications workers opposes. The issue will come to a head at the union's annual conference, when workers will be asked to vote on management's plans. A detailed study of the factors leading up to the dispute is offered.

Case studies, Economic aspects, Political aspects, Postal service, Labor unions, Labor disputes

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