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Employment law in Vietnam - an overview
04 January 2021Over the past few decades, Vietnam has moved from a centrally-based economy to one with significant market features.
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Government imposes moratorium on statutory demands and winding up petitions
07 January 2021The 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.
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Tech Predictions 2021
11 January 2021Yes, 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.
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Lewis Silkin gears up for growth with partner hires across three offices
11 January 2021New partners appointed in London, Cardiff and Hong Kong
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Advertising and Marketing Annual Review
12 January 2021Advertising & Marketing - Annual Review: The highs and lows of 2020 and a look at what 2021 may bring
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European Works Councils under Irish Law
14 January 2021European Works Councils are the only legally-mandated bodies for transnational information and consultation with employees in the world.
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Siobhra was on RTE TV News talking about the governments plans to promote remote working
18 January 2021Síobhra Rush was on RTÉ TV News talking about the government’s plans to promote remote working during the pandemic.
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Right to work checks for EEA nationals during the first half of 2021
19 January 2021The Home Office has confirmed that there will be no change to the right to work check procedure for EEA nationals who start work in the UK between 1 January 2021 and 30 June 2021 (the post-transition ‘grace period’), but has left the question of what to do when an EEA national does not have the right to work unanswered.
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Accent discrimination codeswitching and the Equality Act
21 January 2021A recent French law has banned discrimination against someone because of their regional accent. This article examines the UK legal position in relation to accent discrimination and goes on to consider the related issue of “codeswitching” and its potential negative impacts.
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IR35 reforms and international issues
21 January 2021The new IR35 rules create some particularly complex issues where a contractor is based outside the UK. This article looks at some of the frequently asked questions.
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Skilled Worker visa provides new options for foreign workers
22 January 2021Under the new immigration system launched on 1 December 2020, the Skilled Worker route has replaced Tier 2 (General). Benefits for employers include fewer restrictions on switching into the Skilled Worker visa from within the UK; lowering the skills threshold to RQF Level 3; reduced salary thresholds and removal of the Resident Labour Market Test. We discuss the impact of these changes below, as well as some of the considerations for settlement.
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Employer acted unlawfully by disciplining union activist for use of its IT systems
27 January 2021University College London has lost its appeal against an Employment Tribunal’s decision that it unlawfully disciplined a union activist for refusing to comply with an instruction to take down an email list he had created for union communications.
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Employment law in Indonesia - an overview
01 February 2021Although still a largely agrarian economy, Indonesia is rapidly industrialising and diversifying into other spheres. The continuous and steady growth of the country makes Indonesia an attractive place for business in the coming years. It is important that organizations currently doing business in the country or considering doing so are aware of the often strict employment laws in Indonesia.
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Lewis Silkin bolsters Dispute Resolution ranks with lateral partner hire
08 February 2021Neil Parkes joins the firm as a commercial disputes and media/tech IP litigation specialist
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Unconscious bias training should never be a tick-box exercise
10 February 2021Despite the government’s decision to stop training civil servants about unconscious bias, employers should commit to providing ongoing training on this issue as an effective means of improving diversity and inclusion.
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Reform of post termination restrictive covenants
11 February 2021Join us for our webinar at 9.30 am on 11 February where we will be joined by Freddie Everitt, Policy Advisor - Labour Market Directorate at The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) to discuss the latest government consultation regarding non-compete restrictive covenants
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England introduces quarantine hotels and further post-arrival COVID-19 testing
12 February 2021From 15 February 2021, international arrivals to England will be required to quarantine in a government-managed hotel if, within the ten days before arrival, they have been in or transited a country to which a travel ban applies (‘red list countries’). Additional post-arrival COVID-19 testing has been mandated from the same date. A raft of sanctions will also apply for non-compliance.
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Lewis Silkin continues IP recruitment drive with new Legal Director appointment
17 February 2021Lewis Silkin LLP today announces the hire of Nick Bowie as Legal Director, the latest expansion to the firm’s market-leading Intellectual Property practice.
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Trade union recognition
18 February 2021Trade unions exist to further the interests of their members and to help regulate their relations with their employers.
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Protecting your business
20 February 2021Protecting your business from competitive threats is vital. Losing a team or a key employee to a competitor can be extremely damaging. You may lose clients, prospects, and other staff. Your valuable confidential information may be put at risk.