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Worker Protection Bill update – third party harassment scrapped?
21 July 2023Amendments agreed by the House of Lords to the Worker Protection Bill look likely to be accepted by the government. It seems that employer liability for harassment by third parties will no longer be introduced, and the new duty to prevent sexual harassment has also been watered down.
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Immigration Rules updated with effect from July and August 2023
20 July 2023On 17 July 2023 the Home Office published a Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules, with measures restricting Students switching into work routes becoming effective from 15:00 BST on the same date. Changes to the Skilled Worker Shortage Occupation List are due to go live on 7 August 2023, and changes to the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) on 9 August 2023
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Ban on use of agency workers during strikes to be reinstated following government defeat
20 July 2023The High Court has quashed the regulations introduced by the government last year to permit the use of agency workers during industrial action. What are the implications for employers?
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Pay Transparency Directive FAQs
19 July 2023The Pay Transparency Directive will create new gender pay gap reporting obligations throughout the EU. In this article, we answer some frequently asked questions about this new legislation.
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Insiders: an overlooked security threat faced by every employer
19 July 2023The recent sentencing of an IT security analyst, who seized the opportunity to extort his employer as it dealt with a ransomware attack, serves as a stark reminder of the risk of rogue insiders. We look at the reality of these kind of security threats and what employers can do to mitigate the risks.
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Dinner, drinks and conversation – a review of our first private wealth dinner
19 July 2023We were delighted to host the first of many private wealth dinners at The Ivy City Garden on 4 July. Despite yet another train strike and less than favourable British weather, it was well attended by individuals acting for High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWIs), investors and Family Offices.
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The Labour Party’s proposals to balance work and home life - a spotlight on the right to disconnect, flexible working and caring responsibilities
19 July 2023With a general election in the UK looming next year and Labour performing strongly in the polls, we’re exploring what the employment law landscape might look like under a Keir Starmer-led Labour government by examining their wide-ranging proposals for reform. In this article, we consider Labour’s proposals to introduce a right to disconnect and to support flexible working and caring responsibilities.
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Ads & Brands Law Digest: July 2023
18 July 2023Welcome to the July 2023 edition of our Digest, covering legal and regulatory developments from the last few weeks relevant to advertising, marketing and brand-owning businesses. As usual, for each item we provide a succinct summary accompanied by a link to the full text of the relevant official source or our own report.
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UK Government announces significant immigration fee rises
17 July 2023On 13 July 2023, the Government confirmed a raft of immigration fee rises which will place a significant additional cost burden on sponsors and individuals. Although the implementation date has not been announced yet, employers should consider making visa applications early where possible and reviewing budgets and policies for their recruitment and HR.
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AI regulation around the world
13 July 2023As usage of AI by businesses and individuals becomes commonplace around the world, governments are getting to grips with what regulations should be imposed.
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US Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action: what now for UK DEI initiatives?
13 July 2023The US Supreme Court has ruled that race-based college admission programmes are unlawful. As concerns grow that workplace DEI initiatives could come under similar challenges, we look at the position with positive action programmes in the UK.
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Tipping the Scales: How the Latest Labour Tribunal Ruling Impacts Gig Workers
13 July 2023The burgeoning gig economy has long presented a conundrum in employment law, with its unique model of work raising significant questions about employment status, workers’ right and entitlements.
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New space, new opportunities: are you hybrid working ready?
13 July 2023A move to a new headquarters is the ideal time to instil an improved workplace culture and working patterns. It’s vital not to miss the opportunities a new office can provide and to avoid mistakes of the past. With only a quarter of employees thinking that their company is ‘very prepared’ for a hybrid work future, this article looks into what needs to be considered ahead of the move.
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The Reddit strike and the outer edges of work
12 July 2023The recent “strike” by Reddit social media moderators offers a fascinating insight into ways the world of work is evolving to offer new opportunities – but also pose new challenges – for organisations and their management. Technological developments are challenging our ability to determine fundamental questions such as – what is work? Who does it? What are the mutual rights and obligations in these novel relationships?
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Post-Brexit legal reform: Lewis Silkin responds to consultation on plans to reform EU-based employment law
11 July 2023The government’s consultation on plans to reform retained EU employment laws after Brexit has now closed. We’ve put in our response.
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5 Key Outtakes from the 2023 Superyacht Investor Conference
10 July 2023How superyacht owners can maximise emerging trends in the charter market.
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Corporate Review – July 2023
10 July 2023Our Corporate Review is an opportunity for our clients and their network to stay informed on the latest developments and Lewis Silkin news in the corporate sector.
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The Building Safety Act 2022 – Key Takeaways
07 July 2023The Grenfell disaster led to the realisation that many buildings in the UK have historical fire safety defects that are either associated with their original construction or later refurbishment. In response, the Government introduced the Building Safety Act 2022 (“BSA”) which came into force from April 2022 and contains various leaseholder protections which exempt them, in certain circumstances, from paying any remediation costs.
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Factsheet - Innovator Founder
06 July 2023We have produced a useful factsheet on the Innovator founder requirements.
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Factsheet - International Sportsperson Dependant
06 July 2023We have produced this factsheet on the International Sportsperson Dependent visa.