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Law Society and CLLS update 2016 practice note on electronic execution of documents
29 November 2022A (very) brief history of key guidance on electronic execution of documents.
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Extension of UK-Switzerland Services Mobility Agreement
06 December 2022The UK and Switzerland have agreed to extend the Services Mobility Agreement (“SMA”) for another three years to continue enabling British and Swiss professionals to work in each other’s countries with greater flexibility until 31 December 2025.
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Contractual ways to improve cash flow
03 February 2023It’s been a challenging couple of years for the UK economy. Businesses have had to grapple with Brexit uncertainty, the Covid-19 pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine all affecting trade. These have in turn resulted in higher costs, compounded by inflationary pressures.
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Key considerations for clawing back immigration fees from employees
12 April 2023Businesses increasingly look to protect their investment in sponsored workers with “clawback” agreements, seeking to recoup immigration fees from the employee if employment terminates. With sponsorship on the rise post-Brexit, businesses are asking questions about how to create an effective clawback agreement.
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New guidance on positive action in the workplace
27 April 2023New government guidance on positive action clarifies some key points but stops short of addressing business needs on this issue.
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WRC makes first decisions on European Works Councils operating in Ireland
04 May 2023In the first cases decided under Ireland’s legislation on European Works Councils, the Workplace Relations Commission has provided welcome guidance for multinational businesses that moved their European Works Councils to Ireland in light of Brexit.
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Post-Brexit employment law reforms
23 May 2023Some key changes to employment law are being planned as part of the government’s post-Brexit reform agenda.
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Supinder Singh Sian comments for HR Magazine on the low-skilled vacancy gap
24 May 2023Supinder Singh Sian has commented in an article for HR Magazine discussing the impact of post-Brexit restrictions on hiring migrant workers.
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Migration Advisory Committee recommends sweeping changes to Shortage Occupation List
12 October 2023The Migration Advisory Committee MAC released its full review of the Shortage Occupation List for the Skilled Worker route on 3 October 2023. Key recommendations include the abolition of the shortage list and to allow asylum-seekers with the right to work to occupy any job.
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How to avoid a right to work check headache when BRPs are phased out
27 November 2023The Home Office intends to phase out biometric residence permits and other physical immigration documents from 1 January 2025. Although details of the process are still awaited, employers should take the opportunity now to review the volume of repeat right to work checks are due on 31 December 2024 and aim to minimise bottlenecks with processing these.
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UK government issues further details on net migration reduction policy
02 January 2024The main new detail for employers to note is that occupation-related going rates of pay will be increased alongside the general salary thresholds. There will be transitional arrangements for Skilled Workers, however users of the system will be required to pay more in salaries and other immigration-related costs throughout the period of sponsorship. Senior carers and carers will be prohibited from bringing dependants from the new year, and the increased minimum income requirement under the five-year Partner route will be raised initially to £29,000 instead of £38,700.
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Equality at work
09 January 2024Discrimination in the workplace is governed by the Equality Act 2010.This brings together into one place all of the equality laws that had developed over a number of years, including those based on EU law. It also covers discrimination in other areas such as the provision of goods, facilities and services. This lnbrief gives an overview of the law in an employment context.
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The Working Time Regulations 1998
19 January 2024The Working Time Regulations 1998 (WTR) were originally introduced to implement the European Working Time Directive in the UK. They remain in force (with some amendments) now that the UK has left the EU.
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New Immigration Rules radically reform Skilled Worker route
14 March 2024This is the biggest reform of UK work routes since Brexit. The clear message from Government is that net migration must be reduced. Most changes affect Skilled Workers and come into force on 4 April 2024, however other work routes are also affected.
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EU to consider EU-UK youth mobility scheme
22 April 2024The European Commission has proposed to open negotiations with the UK to implement an EU-UK youth mobility scheme.
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Skilled Worker sponsor licence suspensions and revocations surge
24 June 2024The Home Office has markedly increased the level of Skilled Worker sponsor licence suspensions and revocations in the first quarter of 2024. There are also indications a focus on sponsorship compliance will continue under the next government.
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EAT rules that Irish law applies to European Works Council agreement post-Brexit
15 July 2024The Employment Appeal Tribunal has rejected HSBC European Works Council’s appeal that it continues to exist under UK law and that UK employees are entitled to representation on it. Is it finally clear what Brexit means for EWCs?
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People-focused solutions for global skills shortages
18 July 2024Employers worldwide are currently facing significant challenges in recruiting and retaining top talent. The pandemic and demographic changes have narrowed the recruitment pool and transformed the way we work, prompting employees to seek greater flexibility and autonomy. As a result, employers must innovate by considering a mix of options to meet their staffing needs.
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Labour Court decides first appeals on European Works Councils operating in Ireland
02 September 2024In the first appeals decided under Ireland’s legislation on European Works Councils, the Labour Court has provided welcome guidance for multinational businesses that moved their European Works Councils to Ireland in light of Brexit.