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  • Don’t leave IR35 until the last minute – five things you should be doing now

    06 January 2021

    With 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.

  • Employment law in China - an overview

    Inbrief

    04 January 2021

    China’s strong economy, large manufacturing base and burgeoning consumer market make it an irresistible place for many Western companies to do business. This in-brief provides a snapshot of some of the key aspects of Chinese employment law. Our Hong Kong office was opened to meet a growing demand from many of our clients for coordinated employment and immigration/global mobility support across the Asia Pacific region (including China).

  • Employment law in the Republic of Korea – an overview

    Inbrief

    04 January 2021

    The Republic of Korea (often referred to as South Korea and in this in-brief as Korea) has one of Asia’s strongest performing economies and is home to some of the world’s largest brands. Despite its fast ageing population and a chronically low level of productivity, Korea continues to be popular place to invest for foreign companies.

  • Gender pay gap may be skewed by furloughing: Tom Heys comments for The Times

    Press

    04 January 2021

    Furloughed workers will be excluded from mandatory gender pay gap reporting next year, which could distort pay disparities between men and women.

  • What does the Brexit trade deal mean for employment law?

    30 December 2020

    Boris 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.

  • A guide to the immigration implications of COVID-19 for UK employers

    23 December 2020

    This 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.

  • Rethinking our definition of bullying and harassment: Lucy Hendley writes for The Law Society Gazette

    Press

    23 December 2020

    The way we look at behaviour and management styles in the workplace has shifted in recent years. Some members of our profession will remember a time where it wasn’t considered an issue to shout at a trainee for their poor research memo or criticise a junior lawyer in public. We all knew the partners we had to keep on the good side of and the ones to avoid wherever possible.

  • Back to tiers - what do the new regulations say about office working?

    22 December 2020

    New 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.

  • See Yule in court?

    16 December 2020

    Santa deserves some presents for Christmas too. Here’s our own offering - some timely advice on how UK employment laws might impact his business…

  • Take the time to recharge: Emma Richardson comments for HR Magazine

    Press

    15 December 2020

    With web searches for ‘occupational burnout’ surging more than 2,500% since 2015, could HR teams hold the key to combatting busy culture? Or is being ‘totally slammed’ and ‘completely maxed out’ so tightly woven into workplaces that we have no hope of changing the narrative?

  • Lewis Silkin co-authors white paper on harassment

    Press Release

    10 December 2020

    Richard Miskella has partnered with Neta Meidav of Vault Platform to prepare a paper on the EHRC guidance on harassment at work and how digital reporting tools can help.

  • Government consultation underway on reform of non-compete clauses

    10 December 2020

    The 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.

  • Vaccination for Covid-19 – can employers require their employees to be vaccinated?

    07 December 2020

    With 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.

  • Collective redundancy consultation – do you need to look back before moving forward?

    02 December 2020

    A 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.

  • Employment law in Singapore – an overview

    Inbrief

    01 December 2020

    Singapore’s rapid economic development since it gained independence in 1965 is well documented. This economic success, combined with the country’s lightly regulated business environment, has long made it a natural “hub” for many multinational employers. This in-brief provides an overview of some of the key aspects of employment law in Singapore.

  • Employment law in Thailand – an overview

    Inbrief

    01 December 2020

    Despite several years of relative political uncertainty, the business climate in Thailand continues to be positive and welcoming to foreign investment. The country’s participation in the recently established Association of Southeast Nations (ASEAN) Economic Community can only be expected to continue this trend. This in-brief provides a snapshot of the key aspects of employment law in Thailand.

  • Long Covid – what implications does it have for employers?

    01 December 2020

    This 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?

  • The gender pay gap: Tom Heys and Rachel Ward comment in a briefing paper for the House of Commons

    Press

    20 November 2020

    This briefing paper provides statistics on the size of the gender pay gap in the UK, looks at some of the reasons why the gender pay gap arises and discusses the duty on large employers to report on the size of the gender pay gap in their workforce.

  • High Court rules that ‘workers’ should be protected from health and safety detriment (UK)

    19 November 2020

    The UK has failed to properly implement EU health and safety law by restricting protection from detriment on health and safety grounds to “employees”, the High Court has ruled in a recent case. The extension of such protection to the broader category of “workers” potentially increases employers’ exposure to Covid-related health and safety claims.

  • Greg Clarke’s outdated comments contrast with positive steps in FA’s New Diversity Code

    17 November 2020

    You won’t have missed the news last week that Greg Clarke has resigned from his dual-roles as FA Chairman and FIFA Vice-President, following his use of “unacceptable language” when speaking in front of Parliament.

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