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Linda Hynes comments for RTE’s Morning Ireland radio show on the new Work Life Balance Bill in Ireland
22 April 2022The Work-Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill was brought to the Ireland Cabinet on 20 April 2022. The new bill aims to give effect to an EU Work-Life Balance Directive.
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Ireland: Key points from the recently announced Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill
26 April 2022The Irish government has approved the drafting of a Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill.
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Future of Work Hub ‘In Conversation with…’ podcast series so far
09 August 2022Our 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.
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The end to adjusted right to work checks: FAQ for employers
26 September 2022The 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.
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Menopause and work
11 October 2022Women over the age of 50 are the fastest growing group in the workforce. As more employees go through the menopause during their working lives, employers need to be aware of the impact in the workplace.
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Travel and work within the Schengen Area: British citizens
16 November 2022This article considers the rights of British citizens to access the Schengen Area as visitors post-Brexit for leisure, business and work purposes. It highlights some of the compliance and planning issues employers and individuals should be aware of.
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AI 101: How do AI tools work and why are lawsuits being raised?
23 January 2023In this “AI 101” series of blog posts, the team at Lewis Silkin unravel the legal issues involved in the development and use of AI text and image generation tools. This initial post explores how these tools operate and considers the legal cases being brought against major AI platforms in the UK and US. Later posts in the series will consider who owns the output of AI image generators, the infringement risks involved in using output created by AI; the ethical implications of programming AI; and what regulation is on the horizon – so keep an eye out for those!
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LGBT+ rights at work: no room for complacency
15 February 2023As we mark LGBT+ history month in February 2023, this article looks at the current position of LGBT+ people in the workplace and the challenges that still remain.
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Síobhra Rush comments on the Work Life Balance 2022 bill coming into effect in Ireland for The Irish Times
05 April 2023The Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2022 has passed through all stages in the Dáil and has been signed into law by President Michael D Higgins, set to be in effect in weeks.
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Future of Work Hub: In Conversation with… Nimmi Patel, Head of Skills, Talent and Diversity at techUK
07 June 2023In the sixth episode of our “In Conversation with…” podcast series for 2023, Lucy Lewis, Partner at Lewis Silkin LLP speaks to Nimmi Patel, Head of Skills, Talent and Diversity at techUK and advisory board member of the Digital Futures at Work Research Centre.
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Laura Ensor and Linda Hynes discuss what the Work Life Balance Act means for Employers in June’s edition of Retail News
30 June 2023Laura Ensor and Linda Hynes report on the introduction of the new Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023 and provide some practical advice for employers in the retail sector on the steps they need to take in preparation for the commencement of the Act.
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Menopause at work – FAQs for employers
16 October 2023Demographic shifts and a rising number of menopause-related claims mean that the menopause is something employers will need to increase their focus on in the years ahead. World Menopause Day is held on 18 October every year and is designed to raise awareness of the menopause and the support options available to improve health and wellbeing. To mark this, we have prepared some FAQs for employers when it comes to dealing with menopause in the workplace.
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Employers race to comply with new rules for non-EU work permits – Declan Groarke comments for the Irish Examiner
08 February 2024The article discusses the new rules for non-EU worker permits and includes comments from Declan Groarke on Ireland's new General Employment Permit (GEP) and related work permit changes.
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Inside Labour’s plan for a storm of regulations at work - James Davies comments for The Telegraph
12 February 2024Concerns over political changes were raised last week following Labour’s controversial decision to scrap its £28bn green investment plan. The change has raised questions over what other flagship policies Sir Keir might U-turn on.
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What is an Employee Ownership Trust and how does it work?
13 February 2024Kathy Granby and Matthew Rowbotham from our Tax, Rewards and Incentives team discuss the increasing popularity of moving to employee ownership, with a focus on Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs).
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Changes to right to work compliance: key takeaways for employers
16 February 2024The Home Office recently updated the Employer’s guide to right to work checks. The guide contains references to the increased £60,000 civil penalty for illegal working, along with some small but significant changes that impact how employers complete compliant right to work checks. In this article, we highlight the key changes to help employers stay on top of right to work compliance.
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Update: Sponsor Management System outage immediately ahead of work route salary rises
02 April 2024Update (2 April 2024): The Home Office is switching off the Sponsor Management System (SMS) from 19:00 on 3 April 2024 until 9:00 on 5 April 2024. The planned system outage was previously due to take place from 19:00 on 2 April until 9:00 on 4 April 2024. The delay gives sponsors one more day to issue Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS) before salary threshold rises take effect for work routes from 4 April 2024.
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Can employees be suspended from work if they are arrested?
23 May 2024MPs now face exclusion from Parliament upon arrest for serious crimes. This has raised questions about the fairness of suspending at this point, for both MPs and employees outside Parliament. We explore best practice for suspending employees in the workplace.
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Spouses of non-EU permit holders are now free to work in Ireland - Declan Groarke comments for the Irish Examiner
03 June 2024Ireland is now a more attractive destination for skilled overseas workers as it is now far easier for their partners to also work there. To make Ireland more attractive to skilled overseas workers, the State has eased the path for family reunification. Declan Groarke outlines the significance of these changes in this article.
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Quick guide for employers: eVisas and when to perform a repeat right to work check
19 August 2024The Home Office recently announced that all biometric card holders can now apply for an eVisa and must do so by 31 December 2024. As the deadline approaches, it is crucial for employers to understand when repeat right to checks are needed and how to remain compliant.