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Employee advocacy: new influencers on the block
27 February 2020The promotion of a business by its employees can be a uniquely effective way of getting a positive image of the business and its products or services into the public arena. But what issues and potential pitfalls arise for employers?
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Dismissal unfair where decision-maker not given accurate information
27 February 2020The dismissal of an employee for gross misconduct was unfair because the investigating officer failed to share significant new information with the manager conducting the disciplinary hearing who decided to dismiss, the Employment Appeal Tribunal has ruled.
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Government releases policy statement on new points-based immigration system
20 February 2020The Government has announced it will deliver a points-based immigration system, both for sponsored and unsponsored work. At least initially, the proposed system will modify existing arrangements rather than being a radical overhaul.
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The new UK points-based immigration system: further implications and what costs will employers face?
20 February 2020Andrew Osborne comments in Relocate magazine discussing the newly-proposed UK points-based immigration system and the costs it will bring to employers.
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Implications of the coronavirus outbreak for UK immigration
19 February 2020The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is currently affecting the ability of people to travel to and from the UK, including those who require immigration permission for the UK. The Home Office has now issued short-term guidance on how to manage the immigration implications of the situation, which employers and individuals should continue to monitor over the coming days and weeks.
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New guidance on NDAs
19 February 2020Acas has published guidance for employers on the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs).
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Failing to enhance pay for shared parental leave is not sex discrimination – permission to appeal refused
19 February 2020The Supreme Court has refused permission to appeal in the case of Chief Constable of Leicestershire Police v Hextall. This means the law remains as set out in the Court of Appeal’s judgment, which said that failure to enhance pay for shared parental leave was neither indirect discrimination nor a breach of equal pay rights.
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Points-based immigration: five things employers can do now - Andrew Osborne comments in Personnel Today
19 February 2020Andrew Osborne comments in Personnel Today in an article discussing how organisations can prepare for the government's new points-based immigration system.
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Fawcett Society promotes new Equal Pay Bill
13 February 2020The Fawcett Society is backing a private member’s bill which aims to tackle unequal pay between men and women by introducing a new “Right to Know” what a male comparator is paid.
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Too little, too late? IR35 changes announced.
10 February 2020In a welcome but late move, HMRC confirmed last week that the imminent IR35 reform will only apply to supplies of labour provided on or after 6 April 2020.
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Coronavirus - what should employers do now?
05 February 2020The coronavirus outbreak throws up numerous employment law issues, including questions about travel, health and safety concerns and discrimination claim risks. From staff who refuse to attend work despite being well, to those who refuse to stay home when sick, what do employers need to know?
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Global Talent category replaces Tier 1 Exceptional Talent from February
04 February 2020The Global Talent visa will launch on 20 February 2020 after being announced by the Government in August last year.
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Ask About... Fashion, Retail and Hospitality
04 February 2020Many of our clients in the retail, fashion and hospitality sector face similar HR issues. Each month one of the members of our team will identify an issue, consider how it should be dealt with and provide our advice. This month we asked James….
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ICO survey on processing data about criminal convictions
31 January 2020The ICO wants to find out if data controllers understand the data protection issues involved in processing information about criminal offences and convictions
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Introduction of paid parental bereavement leave confirmed
29 January 2020The Government has finalised the legislation to implement an entitlement to two weeks' paid bereavement leave for working parents who lose a child under the age of 18. The new right will come into force with effect from 6 April 2020.
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MAC publishes recommendations for future UK immigration system
29 January 2020The UK Government will be disappointed by the MAC’s firm rejection of an Australian points-based system for skilled workers with a job offer.
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Written statement of employment particulars – new rules from April 2020
29 January 2020Employers need to be providing new-form written statements of employment particulars (sometimes called section 1 statements) from April this year. This article summarises what is changing and what employers should do to prepare.
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IR35 reform: Regulations give HMRC broad power to recover unpaid tax from end users
24 January 2020Regulations just published allow HMRC to pursue end users if agencies or other fee payers in the labour chain fail to pay IR35 tax.
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Senior Japanese politician takes paternity leave in first for country
23 January 2020Shinjirō Koizumi, Japan’s environment minister, is taking two weeks’ paternity leave following the birth of his son on 17 January 2020. It is the first time a Japanese cabinet minister has taken paternity leave, or at least publically announced an intention to do so.
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Significant new guidance on harassment from the EHRC
22 January 2020The Equality and Human Rights Commission (“EHRC”) has published substantial new guidance on sexual harassment and harassment at work, containing detailed recommendations on steps employers should consider taking to prevent and deal with such behaviour.