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Pay Attention Episode 4: “chi ha tempo non aspetti tempo” – Italy & the Pay Transparency Directive
Podcast
17 July 2024In this episode, Pay Attention regulars Tom Heys and David Lorimer are joined by Ornella Patane, a partner at the Italian firm Toffoletto De Luca Tamajo. They discuss the existing “bollino rosa” reporting regime in Italy, how the Pay Transparency Directive will be implemented in Italy, the challenges that Italian employers will face, and what measures they can take in advance.
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Tribunal decision shows the cost of failing to follow collective bargaining process
15 July 2024A recent Employment Tribunal decision highlights the costly pitfalls for unionised employers bypassing collective bargaining by making direct offers to employees.
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EAT rules that Irish law applies to European Works Council agreement post-Brexit
15 July 2024The Employment Appeal Tribunal has rejected HSBC European Works Council’s appeal that it continues to exist under UK law and that UK employees are entitled to representation on it. Is it finally clear what Brexit means for EWCs?
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Taking reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment: what employers need to know about the new duty
11 July 2024From October 2024, employers will have a new legal obligation to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment. What can employers do now to prepare for this duty?
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TUPE takeaways: what is an economic activity?
11 July 2024In the second article of our new TUPE series, we look at a recent EAT decision which held that clinical commissioning was not an “economic activity”, meaning TUPE was not triggered.
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US/UK M&A: restrictive covenants
09 July 2024In this article we will look at what restrictive covenants are, how they are used in M&A transactions in the US and UK and whether there are any changes on the horizon that may alter this approach in the future.
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Lewis Silkin engages stakeholders for the transformative “Good Jobs Employment Rights Bill” Consultation – Paul Gillen writes for Solicitors Journal
Press
08 July 2024On Monday 1st July, the Department for Economy of Northern Ireland launched the “Good Jobs Employment Rights Bill”. Paul Gillen comments on the initiative and encourages stakeholder engagement to ensure a constructive response to the consultation.
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TUPE & the SPC Regulations in Northern Ireland
05 July 2024The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) safeguard employee rights in the transfer of a business. In Northern Ireland, alongside TUPE, separate local legislation applies specifically in relation to the transfer of employment in service provision changes.
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New Deal talking points: What are Labour’s plans for unfair dismissal?
05 July 2024Labour has pledged the “biggest upgrade to rights at work for a generation”. And a key part of this promise is the proposal to provide basic individual rights – including the right not to be unfairly dismissed – from day one of employment. What might this mean for employers and employees?
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New Deal talking points: What are Labour’s plans for apprenticeships?
05 July 2024Labour has pledged there will be a comprehensive strategy for post-16 education, involving reform to apprenticeships and the Apprenticeship Levy. Now that Labour has won the general election, what might this mean for employers?
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New Deal talking points: what will Labour’s trade union reforms mean for non-unionised employers?
05 July 2024The newly-elected Labour government plans to make wide-ranging reforms to trade union and collective employment rights. In this article, we consider the impact Labour’s proposals could have on employers which have previously had little, if any, engagement with trade unions.
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New Deal talking points: What could a new right to disconnect look like under a Labour government?
05 July 2024The Labour Party has promised to introduce a right to switch off, similar to models adopted in Ireland and Belgium. What do these models look like? And what impact could this have for UK employers?
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New Deal talking points: How will employment tribunals cope with Labour’s reforms to workers’ rights?
05 July 2024The Labour Party promises transformational reforms to employment law, but how will employment tribunals cope with a likely increase in the number of claims? And what will be the impact of increased delays on employers?
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New Deal talking points: How quickly can Labour implement its New Deal for Working People?
05 July 2024The Labour Party has promised the biggest “upgrade” to rights at work for a generation. But how quickly will it happen?
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"Good jobs" consultation - A blueprint for employment rights reform in Northern Ireland?
04 July 2024The Minister for the Economy in Northern Ireland, Conor Murphy, has released the eagerly awaited “Good Jobs Employment Rights Bill” consultation document. We look at the key areas for employers to consider.
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While remote workers may be out of sight, they shouldn’t be out of mind – Emma Grossmith comments for Sync NI
Press
04 July 2024The world of work has never been more fluid. It’s easy to out-source projects to a consultant on the other side of the world, or let a valued colleague work from home but beware, there are some serious legal issues you need to think about if you’re hiring a remote worker, or engaging in remote-working for current staff.
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AI will become discussion in every facet of the workplace, Linda Hynes write for Sync NI
Press
01 July 2024Linda Hynes shares opinions surrounding the EU AI Act, and how employers should ensure to use best practice when using AI programming in the job selection process.
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The Balancing Exercise: Navigating Tensions in a Diverse Workplace
Podcast
28 June 2024In the first episode of our new podcast series for HR professionals, Anna Bond and Lucy Hendley explore the complexities of upholding company culture while navigating the tensions that arise within a diverse community. They explore the legal landscape surrounding the expression of beliefs in the workplace and offer practical strategies for employers to manage these challenges effectively, ensuring a respectful and inclusive environment.
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Don’t allow AI to erode workplace trust, Síobhra Rush comments for the Law Society Gazette
25 June 2024The EU AI Act has been adopted by the Council of the EU. In this article, Síobhra Rush highlights the Act’s key compliance obligations, the application of which will be staggered over the next two years, and how employers should prepare.
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Employment law across the globe: what’s happened and what’s coming up?
20 June 2024This document was prepared for our 2024 Managing an International Workforce conference on 20th June 2024.