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The Good Work Plan – any good?
19 December 2018
A 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.
The Good Work Plan - first steps down the path
15 May 2019
Following 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.
Coronavirus: Legal considerations in Hong Kong around racism and work from home
21 February 2020
Catherine Leung comments in Human Resources discussing travel bans and discrimination in the workplace in Hong Kong.
How franchisors and franchisees can work together to combat the impact of Covid-19
29 April 2020
The 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.
Ireland: Covid-19: Establishing a return to work plan – health and safety considerations
01 May 2020
As 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.
IRELAND - Coronavirus – FAQs about managing the return to work
13 May 2020
These 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.
Does an employer’s duty of care extend to commuting to work?
21 May 2020
As 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?
Automation, AI and emerging technologies: Government’s response to BEIS on future of work
22 May 2020
In 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.
The clinically extremely vulnerable can now return to work – or can they?
03 August 2020
From 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.
Ireland: Making Remote Work – the Government’s National Remote Work Strategy
19 January 2021
Siobhra 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”.
Right to work checks for EEA nationals – infographic
01 September 2021
New 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.
Climate emergency, work and employment law
29 September 2021
This article explores how the climate emergency may shape future employment law and practice and looks at some early developments and trends.
Will work places snap back to normal? : Síobhra Rush comments for RTE Radio 1
24 January 2022
Síobhra Rush discusses the phased return to work, which can start from today.
Northern Ireland: Getting ready for the return to work
25 January 2022
With the NI Executive recently relaxing COVID-19 restrictions, the return to work looks imminent
“Legal expert advises all parties to review return to work issues” – Linda Hynes provides a comment for the Irish Examiner
28 January 2022
As 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.
Coronavirus – FAQs on managing safe work throughout the pandemic
14 March 2022
Coronavirus: absences from work and entitlement to pay
25 March 2022
The Coronavirus situation may lead to workplace absences for a variety of reasons. This is our summary of legal rights to pay and suggested best practices for different types of absence.
Ireland: Key points from the recently announced Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill
26 April 2022
The Irish government has approved the drafting of a Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill.
Future of Work Hub ‘In Conversation with…’ podcast series so far
09 August 2022
Our Future of Work Hub ‘In Conversation with…’ podcast series brings together thought-leaders, innovators, and senior business leaders to get their take on the longer-term trends and immediate drivers shaping the future of work.
The end to adjusted right to work checks: FAQ for employers
26 September 2022
The Home Office has stated that from 1 October 2022, the adjusted manual right to work check process will end. UK employers have been able to use this since 30 March 2020 to deal with difficulties in handling original documents that arose due to the pandemic. In this article we answer some common FAQ about this development.