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A copyright work in 140 characters? (Brands & IP Newsnotes - issue 1)
27 September 2015It isn’t easy to keep your social media followers entertained with rafts of enthralling and hilarious new material.
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When is a ban on headscarves at work discriminatory?
16 March 2017The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has given its first ruling on the right to wear an Islamic headscarf at work, in two separate cases which both involved the dismissal of a Muslim employee for refusing to remove her headscarf in breach of the employer’s dress code.
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Vietnam - New mandatory work permit system from 1 July onwards
22 June 2017The Vietnamese Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs has been transitioning to a new online work permits application system since April which was piloted in Dong Nai and Vung Tau City.
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Residents of Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau will not require work permits when they are hired by enterprises on the Chinese mainland potentially as soon as September 2018
10 August 2018On 3 August the State Council in China made an announcement to the effect that residents of Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau will not be obliged to apply for work permits in order to be employed by enterprises on the Chinese mainland, under a new proposal set to operate from September 2018.
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The MAC report: EU nationals will need work permits if they want to get jobs in the UK post Brexit
18 September 2018The Migration Advisory Committee has released today its long awaited report into the impact of EEA migration in the UK. The report is a key indicator of what the Government may do when they reveal their plans for the new immigration system which will govern how EU nationals are able to live and work in the UK after the Brexit transition period ends on 31 December 2020.
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The Good Work Plan – any good?
19 December 2018A year and a half since Matthew Taylor completed an extensive review of modern employment practices and published his report and recommendations, the Government has published details of its “Good Work Plan” setting out proposals to reform employment law in various areas.
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The Good Work Plan - first steps down the path
15 May 2019Following the Government’s “Good Work Plan”, published last December, new legislation has recently been made to implement the first of the proposed changes. This article takes stock of the reforms enacted so far, flags some of the practical issues and sums up what’s still to come.
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Coronavirus: Legal considerations in Hong Kong around racism and work from home
21 February 2020Catherine Leung comments in Human Resources discussing travel bans and discrimination in the workplace in Hong Kong.
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How franchisors and franchisees can work together to combat the impact of Covid-19
29 April 2020The coronavirus pandemic is a truly universal crisis, with no regard for borders or socio-economic systems. In just a few short weeks, it has caused havoc for businesses around the world, making casualties of household names and showing us that size doesn’t matter after all. For businesses large and small, online and on the high street, swift action is required to limit the potential long-term damage. For franchise businesses, meaningful – and perhaps unprecedented – cooperation between franchisor and franchisee is also vital.
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Ireland: Covid-19: Establishing a return to work plan – health and safety considerations
01 May 2020As the Covid-19 crisis begins to ease, employers need to think carefully about how to manage safely the process of returning employees to the workplace. This inbrief summarises the legal landscape and various considerations that employers will need to take into account. The government has suggested that the relaxation of lockdown measures and any return to normal working life will be gradual and implemented on a phased basis. We have seen similar approaches being taken in those countries which are ahead of Ireland and beginning to take such steps.
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IRELAND - Coronavirus – FAQs about managing the return to work
13 May 2020These FAQs focus on the employment law issues facing employers as restrictions are eased and more employees can come back to work. They cover health and safety obligations, medical testing, contact tracing, deciding which employees should stay at home and what happens if employees don’t want to return. They also cover adjusting hours and responsibilities.
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Does an employer’s duty of care extend to commuting to work?
21 May 2020As more people return to workplaces, how far does an employer’s duty of care cover risks to employees during their commute to work? And how should employers deal with staff refusing to travel to work for fear of contracting Covid-19?
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Automation, AI and emerging technologies: Government’s response to BEIS on future of work
22 May 2020In the wake of the current pandemic, we’ve all experienced how technology can transform our working lives. Whether its video-calling your colleagues, taking part in virtual coffee breaks, or attending events and seminars online.
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The clinically extremely vulnerable can now return to work – or can they?
03 August 2020From 1 August the clinically extremely vulnerable no longer need to “shield” due to the risk of Covid-19, and can potentially return to work. The government has amended its workplace guidance accordingly, but at the time of writing some of this information is confusing and contradictory.
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Ireland: Making Remote Work – the Government’s National Remote Work Strategy
19 January 2021Siobhra and Audrey explore the Government’s new “Making Remote Work” National Remote Work Strategy which is aimed at ensuring that remote working “is a permanent feature in the Irish workplace that maximises economic, social and environmental benefits”.
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Right to work checks for EEA nationals – infographic
01 September 2021New guidance from the Home Office in relation to right to work checks came into force from 1 July 2021. Our infographic shows checks an employer needs to make for new employees who are EEA nationals.
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Climate emergency, work and employment law
29 September 2021This article explores how the climate emergency may shape future employment law and practice and looks at some early developments and trends.
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Will work places snap back to normal? : Síobhra Rush comments for RTE Radio 1
24 January 2022Síobhra Rush discusses the phased return to work, which can start from today.
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Northern Ireland: Getting ready for the return to work
25 January 2022With the NI Executive recently relaxing COVID-19 restrictions, the return to work looks imminent
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“Legal expert advises all parties to review return to work issues” – Linda Hynes provides a comment for the Irish Examiner
28 January 2022As restrictions are starting to ease, Linda Hynes has spoken to the Irish Examiner on why employers need to consider potential employee relations and discrimination issues in how they handle any staff requests to continue working from home.