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Wealth Report 2023 – a picture of changing times and a wealth of opportunity.
06 July 2023Knight Frank recently published the 17th edition of its Wealth Report. This highlights the shift from wealth creation on the back of the post-covid bounce-back to the legacy of that economic rebound.
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Renters (Reform) Bill explained
04 July 2023On 17 May 2023, the Government introduced the long-awaited Renters (Reform) Bill to the Commons to “bring in a better deal for renters” in the private rented sector (PRS) and make significant changes to the Housing Act 1988 (HA1988).
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How to deal with a civil penalty notice for illegal working
03 July 2023The Home Office is currently focusing on identifying and penalising illegal working. Where illegal working is found, an employer may be liable to pay civil penalty of up to £20,000 per illegal worker, and may also suffer adverse consequences for their business. It is therefore beneficial for employers to understand how to deal most effectively with a civil penalty if received.
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Labour party proposals to strengthen rights and protections – spotlight on employment status
03 July 2023In this article in our series exploring the Labour party’s proposals to reform employment law in the event of a change in government at the next general election, we spotlight their proposals on employment status. If implemented, these proposals will have a significant impact on all businesses, but particularly those with flexible business models heavily reliant on workers.
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Plugging the leaks: what’s the future for the regulation of umbrella companies?
03 July 2023There has been a clear shift in the UK labour market in recent years in the way companies engage workers, with an increased number of mechanisms available for doing so. In particular, this has seen the growth in the use of intermediaries, including umbrella companies. This article looks at recently published consultation on how best to regulate these entities.
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How will my UK immigration permission be issued if I am a Skilled Worker or Creative Worker?
03 July 2023The below table provides a general summary of when an applicant for UK immigration permission as a Skilled Worker or Creative Worker will receive physical evidence of their status and when they will receive digital status only. It does not cover all forms of UK immigration permission (notably under the EU Settlement Scheme) and does not constitute legal advice.
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Behind door number three we have...
30 June 2023There are three types of property you can acquire in England for SDLT purposes – residential, non-residential and mixed use. Mixed used properties are properties that consist of both residential and non-residential elements. An example of this is a building consisting of a shop and a flat.
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Changes to SMS updating requirements for employers
29 June 2023The Home Office has confirmed that Key Personnel on sponsor licences will be asked to provide their national insurance number, and also that (contrary to sponsor guidance that was updated in March 2023) sponsors are not required to report hybrid working arrangements for their sponsored workers.
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Retained EU law bill becomes law: what’s the practical impact on employers?
29 June 2023New legislation designed to speed up the process of reforming EU-based laws is now in force. As the government’s bill to exploit the regulatory freedoms of Brexit becomes law, we look at the immediate, mid-term and longer-term impact on employment law from the employer’s perspective.
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Manifestation of beliefs in the workplace: welcome guidance on proportionality
29 June 2023The Employment Appeal Tribunal has upheld an appeal against the employment tribunal’s decision that a Christian employee of a secondary school was not discriminated against after being dismissed following Facebook posts which were perceived as anti-LGBT+. In reaching its conclusion, the EAT set out detailed guidance on how to determine whether action taken in these circumstances is proportionate, an assessment the employment tribunal had failed to apply.
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Neonatal leave and pay – the new law
28 June 2023The Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023 received Royal Assent on 24 May 2023, providing parents with a right to 12 weeks’ leave and pay when their baby requires neonatal care in addition to existing parental leave entitlements. However, the new rights will not come into force until April 2025. We explain what the new entitlement to leave and pay looks like and what it means for employers.
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Court orders summary judgment against employer for failure to reimburse expenses incurred for the benefit of the business
28 June 2023On 6 April 2023, the Court of First Instance granted summary judgment to a former employee of a Hong Kong company for various payments and benefits owed to the employee.
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Think twice before filing an employment related claim directly to the High Court
27 June 2023Lewis Silkin’s litigation team acting for the Defendant was successful in striking out a claim brought before the High Court and also successfully resisted an appeal against the Master’s decision to strike-out the Plaintiff’s claim.
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Exit Series part 2: Consolidating satellite offices into one HQ
26 June 2023Exiting an office space can have implications for your business. By being well prepared and understanding your legal position, you can get it right first time and avoid any costly delays. In part two of this series, we look at the implications of consolidating satellite offices into one HQ.
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Promoting cryptoassets: what you need to know and next steps
23 June 2023New legislation, the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Financial Promotion) (Amendment) Order 2023 (FPO Amendment Order) has been made which brings certain cryptoassets within the UK’s framework for regulating financial promotions.
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Ads & Brands Law Digest: June 2023
22 June 2023Welcome to the June 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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Exit Series part 1: Moving premises? Consider these key issues
21 June 2023Exiting an office space can have implications for your business. By being well prepared and understanding your legal position, you can get it right first time and avoid any costly delays. In this series we cover key considerations when exiting your office space to reduce stress and stay on track.
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Employment law across the globe - what's happened and what's coming up?
21 June 2023Our round-up of key developments in employment law since our last conference in June 2022.
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Does workplace wellbeing need a health check?
21 June 2023The physical, mental and social wellbeing of employees remains high on corporate agendas, with employers recognising the importance of creating nurturing working environments and supporting their staff in ways which now often transcend what might be seen as a traditional employer/employee relationship.
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Irish Data Protection Commission Issues Guidance for Employers
15 June 2023In this two-part series, Linda Hynes, partner in the Employment, Immigration and Reward team of Lewis Silkin Ireland, sets out what employers need to take away from the recent DPC guidance. The first in the series looks at the Data Protection in the Workplace: Employer Guidance.