[Cathy]

This isn't a question or a request for help, but I just had to post it somewhere.

I'm tired of 'Statutory Instruments'. From what I know of them, this allows the 'government' to push through parliament any old legislation it chooses, without the need for any debate or discussion.

Over the last few weeks I have had to deal with WEEE, Health & Safety, New laws on sexual harrassment, New laws on 'unfair' trading practices.

We are a relatively small employer. I speak to staff face to face or by phone pretty much at least once a day, sometimes more.

So, why oh why, do I have to 'prove' that I consult with our staff about health and safety issues, by producing a policy, a form and getting them to sign that they know this and understand it??

If they have a concern they tell me. Maybe they will do that less now that I've had to make it 'formal', write it down etc etc.

I'm sooo sick and tired of this government, who believes that adults are incapable of taking care of themselves, speaking up for themselves or generally functioning without the government telling them to do so, how to do so, making them fill in forms in triplicate etc etc.

Gahh....sorry....just had to say it!!