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  • Alternative dispute resolution in the workplace

    Inbrief

    02 May 2023

    Workplace disputes are disruptive and, in many cases, expensive for businesses, particularly if they result in litigation. It will often be in the interests of both parties to a dispute to avoid litigation except as a last resort. This depends on the parties’ understanding that there are alternative means of resolving disputes. There are a range of methods of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) available. Making the appropriate choice at the most suitable point in a dispute gives employers the best chance of keeping cost and workplace disruption to a minimum.

  • Lewis Silkin continues North of England growth with new Leeds office and partner hire

    Press Release

    02 May 2023

    Lewis Silkin LLP today announces the opening of a new office in Leeds and the appointment of James Keogh as a partner in the firm’s renowned employment law group. He will lead what will initially be a new three-strong team based in the city.

  • Partner, David Samuels comments on BBC news article: New CBI boss starts job as crisis continues

    27 April 2023

    David Samuels, an employment partner at law firm Lewis Silkin, said: "[New CBI boss, Rain Newton-Smith] has a big task on her hands because the CBI clearly has a lot of cultural change to be put in place and they need to regain the confidence of the public and their members."

  • Data Protection Commission Annual Report – takeaways for employers

    27 April 2023

    The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) recently published its annual report for 2022 detailing the activities it undertook in 2022 and setting out its regulatory strategy and priorities for the next five years. In this article we focus on the topics and guidance that we think are most relevant for employers, specifically in the areas of data breaches, subject access requests and data subject complaints. We also summarise some of the more notable case studies that might interest employers.

  • AI in the workplace: mind the regulatory gap?

    27 April 2023

    The world of work looks set to be revolutionised by AI technology, with recent research suggesting that up to 300 million full time jobs globally could become automated. Yet strong voices of caution are sounding about the pace of change. Are legislatures stepping up to fill the regulatory gap? And what are the considerations for employers looking to step in and codify employees’ use of new technology themselves?

  • Toxic workplaces hit the headlines: a warning to employers to take steps to prevent and tackle workplace misconduct

    27 April 2023

    Organisational culture continues to experience considerable scrutiny following the findings of bullying by Dominic Raab and the recent allegations of misconduct and sexual harassment at the CBI. Although Raab was critical of where the Tolley Report set the bar in making these adverse findings, his response is at odds with evolving standards of workplace behaviour. What are these standards, and what can employers do to avoid a toxic culture?

  • Consultation launched on significant reforms to European Works Councils

    20 April 2023

    The European Commission has published a first-stage consultation of the European social partners (BusinessEurope on the employer side and the European Trade Union Confederation on the employee side) on a proposed revision of the European Works Council Directive. Whilst the consultation process remains at an early stage, the reforms being contemplated would have profound implications for all businesses with a European Works Council as the aim is to strengthen social dialogue.

  • Ethnicity pay gap reporting guidance published

    20 April 2023

    As part of its Inclusive Britain strategy, the government has finally published guidance for employers who wish to report and address their ethnicity pay gaps.

  • New ACAS guidance on mental health and reasonable adjustments

    20 April 2023

    The duty to make reasonable adjustments is a concept familiar to most employers. But new ACAS guidance shines a light on reasonable adjustments for mental health specifically. This publication includes detailed resources to support both employers and employees when handling reasonable adjustments for mental health at work.

  • EHRC letter on sex and the Equality Act

    14 April 2023

    The Equality and Human Rights Commission has written a letter to Kemi Badenoch (the Minister for Women and Equalities) on the definition of “sex” in the Equality Act 2010.

  • Tom Heys comments for Bloomberg on Gender Pay Gap reporting figures

    Press

    05 April 2023

    Tom Heys has commented in an article for Bloomsburg discussing gender pay gap reporting and the most recent set of statistics published by employers.

  • Síobhra Rush comments on the Work Life Balance 2022 bill coming into effect in Ireland for The Irish Times

    Press

    05 April 2023

    The 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.

  • Neurodiversity and discrimination examined in the Employment Appeal Tribunal

    04 April 2023

    The EAT upheld an employment tribunal’s decision that a neurodivergent claimant had not been discriminated against because of something arising in consequence of his disability. But, whilst unsuccessful in his primary claim, the claimant still received an award of over £20,000 for victimisation. We explore the practical and legal issues that arose during his employment and how employers could better support neurodivergent employees.

  • Frequently asked questions on termination payments

    Inbrief

    29 March 2023

    Our FAQs Inbrief looks at some of the common tax questions that arise on termination of employment.

  • Judicial assessment and mediation launched in Northern Ireland

    23 March 2023

    Judicial assessment and mediation are being launched in the Industrial and Fair Employment Tribunals from 31 March 2023, bringing Northern Ireland in line with the rest of the UK and offering employers new avenues for alternative dispute resolution.

  • Use of personal data in litigation and the legal proceedings exemption

    23 March 2023

    A recent decision has applied a wide interpretation of the legal proceedings exemption in the context of use of a non-party’s personal data in the Employment Tribunal.

  • Linda Hynes and Declan Groarke discuss the Employment Permits Bill 2022 on The HR Room Podcast

    Press

    23 March 2023

    Linda Hynes and Declan Groarke were guests on The HR Room Podcast series by Insight HR. In this episode, Linda and Declan discussed the Employment Permits Bill 2022, exploring what impact it has for employers and the immigration and permits system in Ireland.

  • Employer’s attempt for a springboard injunction falls flat

    20 March 2023

    On 4 January 2023, the Court of First Instance (“CFI”) refused to grant a springboard injunction against a former employee to protect the employer’s confidential information in the case DCL Communications Ltd v Lam Yim Chi Julia and Another [2023] HKCFI 98.

  • Linda Hynes comments on The 'Great Unretirement' in RTÉ Business News

    Press

    20 March 2023

    As fears of Covid-19 subside and worries around the rising cost-of-living take over, many older people are returning to the workforce, a movement known as the 'Great Unretirement'.

  • Monitoring Employees’ Office Attendance in a Post Covid World: A Worldwide Issue – Key Data Privacy Issues

    17 March 2023

    With different offices having been in or out of lockdown or experiencing varying degrees of restrictions, it has been near impossible for managers with direct reports in multiple locations to monitor their team’s compliance with whatever post-Covid return to the office policy a business might have (“RTO Policy”).

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