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Agency workers and how to engage them
07 October 2020
This article looks at the increasing popularity of agency workers in light of coronavirus and the main points that businesses should consider when seeking to engage them.
Pandemic right to work check procedures
14 October 2020
Under the Home Office’s current guidance for right to work checks (“RTW”), it is possible to conduct a fully compliant initial or follow-up RTW without seeing the individual face-to-face. Where this is not possible during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Home Office has instituted a temporary adjusted procedure, which must be backed up by retrospective checks in due course. We have summarised the options and procedures below, as well as highlighting some general points to be aware of during the pandemic.
Dispute Resolution Update - October 2020
16 October 2020
Welcome to our October 2020 Dispute Resolution Update which collates some of our recent insights. We will be hosting our next dispute resolution webinar on the 5th November 'Trading through the pandemic: insolvency issues, risk and contractual performance.' You can find registration instructions here. Thank you for reading the October Dispute Resolution Update.
Supreme Court housing case could increase scope for positive action in employment
20 October 2020
Social housing places can be reserved exclusively for Orthodox Jews, according to the Supreme Court in a case which may have longer-term implications for employers considering taking positive action as part of their diversity initiatives.
ICO publishes updated Data Subject Access Request guidance
23 October 2020
Two and a half years after the GDPR came into force, the ICO have published their long awaited guidance on Data Subject Access Requests (“DSARs”).
Six pitfalls to avoid with the EU Settlement Scheme
27 October 2020
Despite the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) being publicised as being simple and straightforward, there are many potential pitfalls for the unwary, particularly when the circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic are factored in. To avoid them, it will be important for individuals to be aware of the scheme and to get to grips with it before the end of this year. This is because in some cases, assessments and actions will need to be completed by then, despite main deadline for the scheme not being until 30 June 2021.
Home and away when working from home means working abroad
29 October 2020
Covid-19 is causing many employees to ask if they can work from “home” for an extended period in an overseas country - for example, because it is their home nation or their family is based there. This article explains the potential legal issues and how to avoid the traps.
Furlough scheme extended as England gets set to enter new lockdown
03 November 2020
The prime minister Boris Johnson has announced that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will be extended rather than closed as originally planned. The extension will cover a new lockdown in England which is expected to come in on 5 November 2020 and last until 2 December 2020.
Emergency lockdown legislation published
04 November 2020
The government has now made the emergency legislation necessary to impose a four week lockdown on England starting on Thursday 5 November. We look at the stricter regime for offices.
Home Office issues new guidance for sponsors
23 November 2020
The guidance replaces the Tier 2 and 5 sponsor guidance. It covers the Skilled Worker, Intra-Company Transfer and Temporary Worker routes and is intended to provide information on sponsorship when these routes are launched from 1 December 2020.
Employment law in Philippines - an overview
01 December 2020
Despite the lingering global economic slowdown, the Philippine economy has outperformed most of its ASEAN neighbours.
Employment law in Australia - an overview
01 December 2020
Despite the economic slowdown in Australia over the last few years, real GDP has grown by 3.1% year on year and is expected to remain stable at this mark for the remainder of 2016 and 2017.
Right to work checks beyond 2020
10 December 2020
We are the last few weeks away from the end of the transition period and leaving freedom of movement behind. Although employers will be busy getting to grips with the post-Brexit immigration system, what we are seeing is that they are very concerned about what changes they need to make to their right to work check procedures, and when.
Some EEA nationals must return to the UK by 31 December 2020 to settle under EU Settlement Scheme
21 December 2020
During the course of 2020, many EEA nationals who have been living in the UK have moved abroad due to reasons relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. In important guidance issued by the Home Office on 15 December 2020, the Home Office has confirmed that the normal rules on absences will be applied when assessing eligibility for pre-settlement and settlement under the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS). What this means is that some EEA nationals will need to return to the UK by 11 pm on 31 December 2020 if they wish to avoid losing their eligibility for pre-settled and/or settled status under the scheme.
How Brexit affects UK immigration to Ireland
31 December 2020
As of 1 January 2021, British nationals visiting or working in the European Economic Area (EEA) will be restricted. With Schengen rules being introduced for visitors and work visas being required elsewhere in the EEA, we consider what the end of free movement looks like for British nationals looking to visit or work in Ireland and some further updates to Ireland’s immigration and work permit schemes.
Employment law in Vietnam - an overview
04 January 2021
Over the past few decades, Vietnam has moved from a centrally-based economy to one with significant market features.
Government imposes moratorium on statutory demands and winding up petitions
07 January 2021
The government has introduced a temporary ban on commercial property landlords from issuing statutory demands and winding-up petitions against tenant companies unable to pay amounts owed under their lease due to coronavirus.
Tech Predictions 2021
11 January 2021
Yes, it’s that time of year to grab a cuppa and immerse yourself in learning about how tech might change your 2021. Now, we know it’s easy to be a little glum if stuck working from home, but amazing businesses thrive on a bold vision, focus, drive and positivity. That’s our spirit as we go into 2021. We hope you will join us on the tech discovery journey.
European Works Councils under Irish Law
14 January 2021
European Works Councils are the only legally-mandated bodies for transnational information and consultation with employees in the world.
Siobhra was on RTE TV News talking about the governments plans to promote remote working
18 January 2021
Síobhra Rush was on RTÉ TV News talking about the government’s plans to promote remote working during the pandemic.