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Ireland: Employee unfairly dismissed for being refused remote working during pandemic
27 January 2021The Workplace Relations Commission recently found that an employee was unfairly dismissed when her employer rejected her request for remote working in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Ireland: New Code of Practice on preventing workplace bullying
27 January 2021This article reviews the main points employers should consider in a new Code of Practice for Employers and Employees on the Prevention and Resolution of Bullying at Work that came into effect in Ireland last month.
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ブレグジット貿易協定は、英国の雇用法にどのようなインパクトを与えるか?
26 January 2021英国と欧州連合(EU)は、英国政府発行の要約と欧州委員会発行の説明パンフレットと共に、貿易協力協定(協定)の文書を公開している。The UK and EU have published the text of their Trade and Cooperation Agreement (the Agreement), alongside a summary issued by the UK government and an explanatory brochure from the EU Commission.
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Brexit: Implications for NI Employers of EU Nationals
22 January 2021The Brexit implementation period ended at 11pm on 31 December 2020, and with it, free movement of persons in the EU also came to an end. This is despite the fact that the EU-UK Trade & Cooperation Agreement (TCA) was agreed between the UK and the EU on 24 December. Therefore, it is important to understand the new immigration rules that apply to EEA and Swiss nationals wishing to visit or work in Northern Ireland and vice versa.
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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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Réforme de l’IR35 à compter d’avril 2021
20 January 2021La réforme proposée de l’IR35 représente le plus grand changement apporté à la taxe à l’emploi depuis des décennies.
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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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The importance of anti-racism in the workplace
19 January 2021In this article Seema Mitra explores the importance of anti-racism in the workplace.
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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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What’s happening in employment law in 2021?
06 January 2021Although the Covid-19 pandemic still dominates the agenda, the employment law landscape continues to evolve. In this article, we review the significant developments in 2020 and look ahead to what’s on the horizon for employment law in 2021.
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Don’t leave IR35 until the last minute – five things you should be doing now
06 January 2021With less than three months to go until significant changes to the IR35 rules take effect in April 2021, this article sets out five steps that employers should consider taking now.
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What does the Brexit trade deal mean for employment law?
30 December 2020Boris Johnson was quick to proclaim Christmas Eve’s agreement on the future UK-EU relationship, just a week before the end of the Brexit transition period. We assess what implications the deal might have for employment law.
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A guide to the immigration implications of COVID-19 for UK employers
23 December 2020This document sets out the main immigration law issues and Home Office guidance that you need to be aware of so you can consider the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic for your business. The Home Office is making policy announcements and issuing revised guidance regularly and we will keep you updated as this is published.
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Back to tiers - what do the new regulations say about office working?
22 December 2020New legislation re-imposed a tier system in England from 2 December 2020 and new tier 4 restrictions were implemented in some areas from 20 December 2020. We look at what it means for office workers.
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See Yule in court?
16 December 2020Santa deserves some presents for Christmas too. Here’s our own offering - some timely advice on how UK employment laws might impact his business…
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Government consultation underway on reform of non-compete clauses
10 December 2020The government recently launched a consultation on reforming the law concerning post-termination non-compete clauses in employment contracts. Its proposals include making such terms enforceable only if the employer pays the individual for the period of restriction, or, alternatively, prohibiting the use of such clauses altogether.
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Vaccination for Covid-19 – can employers require their employees to be vaccinated?
07 December 2020With a vaccination against coronavirus in sight, many employers will understandably be eager to have their employees vaccinated in hope of their workplace finally returning to some form of normality. This article explores some of the legal issues.
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Collective redundancy consultation – do you need to look back before moving forward?
02 December 2020A recent European Court of Justice ruling suggests that employers should look at a “rolling” 90-day period when ascertaining whether collective redundancy consultation is required. While this has potentially significant implications, the end of the Brexit transition period may limit its fallout.
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Long Covid – what implications does it have for employers?
01 December 2020This article explores the growing phenomenon of “Long Covid” – the continuation of serious symptoms and effects for a significant period after a person’s initial Covid-19 infection and illness. Is disability discrimination law likely to apply in this context and how should employers approach this issue?