News and Events

Apr 2007

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General News

Apr 30, 2007: Social exclusion: Report finds 'economic apartheid'

Apr 30, 2007: 27 April 2007 - Statement on enforcement of smoke-free legislation

Apr 27, 2007: CAJ Information pack on bill of rights

Apr 27, 2007: Draft Code of Practice Racial Equality in the Provision of Housing

Apr 27, 2007: SDLP SPOKESPERSONS, April 2007

Apr 24, 2007: Children and Young People Affected by Domestic Violence report

Apr 17, 2007: UPDATE / REMINDER - Homeless NI launch

Apr 12, 2007: Smoking in N Ireland

Apr 12, 2007: Right to request flexible working

As of 6th April, the right to request flexible working has been extended to carers of adults, in addition to parents (and their partners) of children aged under 6 (or under 18 if the child is disabled).

some resources:

'The right to apply for flexible working, A short guide for employers, working parents and carers', (ACAS) http://www.acas.org.uk/index.aspx?articleid=803
Carers UK has produced a 5 part online test to see if your organisation is ready for the new rules, http://www.carersuk.org/Employersforcarers/AssessmentToolforbusiness.
DTI guidance on the legislation is at http://digbig.com/4sjaw.

source: VolResource Newsletter No. 289

Apr 6, 2007: Difficult Housing Issues To Be Tackled Urgently

Apr 6, 2007: New Legislation Provides Flexibility For Carers And Working Parents

Apr 6, 2007: Housing Affordability Report Is Published

Apr 3, 2007: Postage rates change

Apr 2, 2007: Housing Rights Services urges tenants to know their rights - NEW LAW

Apr 2, 2007: All Ireland Free Travel For Older People (DRD)

Apr 2, 2007: Age Discrimination - reminder of recently introduced legislation

Apr 2, 2007: DIARY DATE: CHNI Annual Conference - 10 May 2007

Apr 2, 2007: Help shape the Bill of Rights - one day conference

Apr 2, 2007: Homeless NI - New website of services for homeless people

Apr 2, 2007: The Salvation Army. Job Vacancy: Centre Manager (re-advertisement)

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