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Beyond borders: Comparative Table of employment law in Great Britain, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland
30 September 2024Do you need to stay up-to-date with employment law developments across Great Britain, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland? If so, our updated Comparative Table will be a handy reference guide.
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Two recent cases in Ireland apply new Supreme Court test for determining employment status
27 September 2024In two recent cases, we see how the Workplace Relations Commission in Ireland has applied the new five-step test formulated by the Supreme Court last year for determining employment status. The cases highlight the risks associated with engaging self-employed contractors and the importance of carefully reviewing workplace arrangements to avoid misclassification claims.
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New duty to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace
26 September 2024We all want to work in a harassment-free environment – but sexual harassment still happens far too often. What can and should employers do to prevent it?
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EHRC finalises guidance on how to prevent sexual harassment
26 September 2024The new legal duty to prevent sexual harassment is “designed to transform workplace cultures”, according to guidance published by the Equality and Human Rights Commission today ahead of the law changing next month. We look at what employers are expected to do to comply.
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In-House Employment Lawyers Coffee Break: Episode 10 – Next’s equal pay case and the latest news on predictable terms and the right to disconnect
Podcast
24 September 2024Listen here for the latest developments and essential practical takeaways (short enough to fit into a 10-minute coffee break!). Lawyers from our IHELC team will discuss key developments in employment law with our usual pragmatism and insight, a touch of humour and a sharp focus on the in-house lawyer’s perspective.
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Supreme Courts blocks fire and rehire to preserve “permanent” right to enhanced pay
19 September 2024The Supreme Court has granted an injunction in a high-profile trade union challenge to Tesco’s use of fire and rehire against warehouse staff with a contractual entitlement to a permanent financial incentive.
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Supreme Court shows self-employment the red card
18 September 2024Football referees may be employees for tax and NICs purposes, according to this latest ruling on employment status.
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Zero hours contracts
Inbrief
17 September 2024Zero hours contracts allow organisations to hire individuals without guaranteeing them any work.
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Industrial action
Inbrief
16 September 2024Economically turbulent times resulting from coronavirus have seen an increase in trade unions’ membership and an increase in them ‘flexing their muscles’ by threatening industrial action over adverse changes in the workplace for their members.
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Typhoon trading: Hong Kong Stock Exchange scraps seven-decade practice of suspending stock market trading during typhoons and extreme weather conditions – what this means for financial services employers
12 September 2024Starting from 23 September 2024, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) will allow the trading of stocks and derivatives during extreme weather conditions. Trading during such time will be termed severe weather trading (“SWT”). The move has been made to bolster Hong Kong’s position as an international financial hub. HKEX, brokers and the government will benefit financially if market closure can be avoided during the typhoon season. However, banks and brokerage firms must ensure that their employees’ personal safety is protected if they are required to carry on business as usual in times of adverse weather.
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HK CFI finds investment bank did not breach implied terms of employment contract
10 September 2024In Yang Zhizhong v. Nomura International (Hong Kong) Limited, [2024] HKCFI 2192 the Court of First Instance dismissed a claim by a former senior employee for discretionary bonus, unvested bonus awards and wrongful termination.
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Bullying and harassment
Inbrief
06 September 2024Dignity at work is an increasingly important issue for employers. Taking action to prevent bullying and harassment at work can be crucial in avoiding stress and absenteeism, low staff morale, high turnover and decreased productivity. Workplace harassment and bullying can also expose employers to a variety of different types of damaging legal action.
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Labour’s employment law policy dashboard
06 September 2024What employment law changes should we expect from the new Labour government? Our dashboard breaks down Labour’s plans by topic, explaining what each policy involves and its potential impact.
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New Deal talking points: how is Labour proposing to rebalance “one-sided flexibility”?
06 September 2024The Labour Party has expressed its commitment to ending what it calls “one sided flexibility”. How will its proposals in relation to zero-hour contracts and shift scheduling achieve this?
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Increase in applications received for Hong Kong’s new Capital Investment Entrant Scheme – what it means for employers
04 September 2024The Government launched the new Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (new “CIES”) earlier this year, in line with its ongoing efforts to revitalise Hong Kong’s economy.
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Rise of the digital nomads: travelling freely? Amy Nevins writes for PLC magazine
Press
03 September 2024We continue to see employees wanting to work remotely from abroad (either on a temporary or permanent basis) and there has been a recent rise in “digital nomads” - individuals who work in a different country to where their employer is based. These working arrangements present a number of legal challenges for employers.
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Labour Court decides first appeals on European Works Councils operating in Ireland
02 September 2024In the first appeals decided under Ireland’s legislation on European Works Councils, the Labour Court has provided welcome guidance for multinational businesses that moved their European Works Councils to Ireland in light of Brexit.
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Rayner’s right to switch off has bosses terrified - James Davies comments for The Telegraph
Press
30 August 2024Confusion reigns as British businesses fear hefty fines if they fall foul of new rules.
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Domestic Abuse ‘Safe Leave’– how will it work and what does it mean for employers?
30 August 2024The Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland has published a public consultation on the framework for the introduction of safe leave for employees experiencing domestic abuse. We review how the Department plans to implement this new right and provide guidance to employers to help them understand and fulfil their obligations.
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New duty to prevent sexual harassment: are employers doing enough?
Podcast
29 August 2024Abi Frederick and James Walters talk about the new legal duty on employers to prevent workplace sexual harassment