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The WRC’s Report on its 2020 Decisions and Recommendations
13 January 2022The Irish Workplace Relations Commission (the “WRC”) has issued a “first of its kind” report analysing the decisions and recommendations issued by the WRC in 2020. This report highlights some trends that will be of interest to employers. In this article we summarise the key points and discuss some takeaways for employers.
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WRC orders UCC to pay Professor €300,000 after he was unfairly dismissed
30 April 2024In the recently published case, Wim Naude v UCC, a Dutch economics scholar, who was hired as a Professor of Economics by University College Cork (‘UCC’) during the Covid-19 pandemic, was awarded €300,000 by the Workplace Relations Commission (‘WRC’) after it held that he had been dismissed unfairly and without warning for failing to relocate to Cork.
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What would a Brexit mean for UK immigration law and policy
21 July 2016The concept of transnational citizenship underpins the EU (Article 9 of the Treaty on European Union), and rights of free movement stem from transnational citizenship. The Immigration Act 1988 was introduced to ensure that Europeans with rights of free movement were not subject to UK immigration rules.
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Financial promotion exemptions for high net worth individuals and sophisticated investors: HM Treasury publishes its response
15 November 2023HM Treasury has published its Response to the Consultation: Financial promotion exemptions for high net worth individuals and sophisticated investors (Consultation) which set out proposals to reform exemptions in the Financial Promotion Order 2005 (FPO) relating to high net worth individuals and sophisticated investors.
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Employment tribunal delays: as the wait gets worse, what can employers do?
23 February 2023Employment tribunal proceedings are now torturously slow to reach a final hearing, disadvantaging both claimants and respondents. What can employers facing employment tribunal claims do to try to mitigate against the effects of delays?
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Smart Cities – Lessons from Smart City Developments around the World
09 October 2019When we think of smart cities, images of skyscrapers, satellite dishes and high tech gadgetry often come to mind, coupled with large scale broadband infrastructure, wireless networks and mobile devices. But a smart city is much more than just a technological network; the concept encompasses also the way in which a city uses new technologies for the benefit of its citizens and becomes more efficient in the process.
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The world of employment law: Diversity and inclusion
18 February 2021In the US, President Trump controversially issued Executive Order 13950 prohibiting federal contractors and federal grant recipients from conducting workplace diversity training that included certain concepts (such as that individuals bear responsibility for past discrimination by others).
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European Works Councils: abolition of the UK’s legal framework?
22 May 2024As part of its efforts to reduce regulatory burdens on businesses, the government has initiated a consultation on its plan to remove the legal framework for maintaining legacy European Works Councils in the UK. We explore why the repeal of “ill thought through legislation” is likely to be welcomed.
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Lewis Silkin ranked sixth in Newsweek’s list of the UK’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces
03 November 2022Lewis Silkin has performed superbly in a comprehensive ranking of organisations that employees love working for. Newsweek surveyed more than 450,000 employees at organisations ranging in size from 50 employees to over 5,000, to find out how connected and satisfied they are with their place of work.
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Lewis Silkin ranked fourth in Newsweek’s list of the UK’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces
05 October 2023Lewis Silkin has come fourth in a comprehensive ranking of organisations that employees love working for.
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Policies on porn: how to tackle internet misuse in the workplace
16 October 2013In a Reuters article, Russell Brimelow discusses large financial institutions' policies towards employees accessing, or attempting to access, pornography whilst at work.
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Calling time on workplace sexual harassment?
23 February 2018A full inquiry into workplace sexual harassment has been announced by the Women and Equalities Committee. The aim of this Government inquiry is to uncover the true scale of the problem and consider what action employers and the Government can take to address it.
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Neurodiversity, autism and the workplace
01 April 2019“Neurodiversity” is a relatively new term, but increasing numbers of employers are seeking to plug their skills gap by developing a more neurodiverse workplace.
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Class discrimination and the workplace: TUC propose new laws
12 September 2019All employers will be required to tackle class discrimination if new proposals by the Trades Union Congress (TUC) are enacted.
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Bisexuality and the workplace – don’t forget the B in LGBT+
23 September 2019There have been major advances in lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (“LGBT+”) rights over recent years with, for example, leaps forward in marriage equality and the decriminalisation of homosexuality in India. But more progress needs to be made. How can employers support their bisexual staff and create diverse and welcoming workplaces?
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Menopause in the workplace: Linda Hynes comments for The Irish Examiner
14 October 2022Employers risk losing experienced female members of staff if they fail to offer support during menopause.
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Labour party’s proposals to reform workplace rights - spotlight on unfair dismissal
18 May 2023The outcome of recent local elections indicates a Labour party victory at the next general election. In a series of articles, we'll explore what the employment law landscape might look like under a Keir Starmer-led Labour government by examining their wide-ranging proposals for reform. This first article spotlights Labour’s proposals to reform unfair dismissal laws. These changes, if implemented, will require many employers to change their approach to recruitment, performance management and dismissal.
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No place for pregnancy discrimination at the workplace in Hong Kong
04 September 2023The Claimant was a former employee of the Respondent, a logistics company. Between 2007 – 2011, the Claimant was employed by affiliated companies within the same group. From April 2011, the Claimant began working for the Respondent under successive yearly contracts. Whilst employed by the Respondent, the Claimant received various recognition and appraisals for her work. She was also awarded an annual end-of-year bonus for each year during the period from 2011 to 2016.
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Northern Ireland – social media workplace headaches
21 September 2023The Belfast Industrial Tribunal has recently rejected two claims of unfair dismissal following sectarian chants posted on social media. We look at the implications of clashing views on social media and the practical steps that employers can take to address these issues.
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It’s a jungle out there: Biophilic design in the workplace
29 September 2023As the summer draws to an end and we contemplate the darker, winter months ahead cloistered within our workplaces, many might yearn for the connection with nature and the outdoors they’ve enjoyed over their holidays and sunny weekends. Biophilic office design is one way we can achieve a re-connection with nature: a design principle that places nature at its centre and focuses on bringing the outside indoors.