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Employment Tribunal rulings on Covid-19 issues – what can we learn?
02 September 2021The pandemic required many employers to make difficult decisions in unprecedented and rapidly evolving circumstances, giving rise to concerns this would lead to a deluge of Employment Tribunal claims. We look at some of the early cases to see what lessons can be learnt when planning for a return to work.
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How to address allegations of discrimination: Karen Baxter and Lucy Hendley write for EG
02 September 2021Karen Baxter and Lucy Hendley set out the steps to take if your business is accused of being a toxic workplace.
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Cross border disputes between the EU and UK post-Brexit
01 September 2021The UK left the EU on 31 January 2020. The Withdrawal Agreement provided that EU law would continue to apply to the end of the transitional period which was 31 December 2020 (“the exit date”). Therefore, EU law would continue to apply to disputes with an EU element, governing (in particular) jurisdiction, applicable law and the enforcement of judgments up to exit day. From 1 January 2021, the position became more complicated. Outlined below are details of how cross border disputes between parties in the EU and the UK will be dealt with after the exit date.
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Gambling in Crypto: The Next Revolution?
01 September 2021If the first technological revolution in gambling occurred in the 1990s with an explosion in virtual gambling, might crypto bring about the next gambling revolution?
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How to structure employee remuneration packages after Covid-19?
01 September 2021A principal concern for employers has always been finding the best way to retain and incentivise key staff. In the wake of Covid-19, with employers facing skills shortages, that concern has increased not only for key staff but also the wider workforce. With many businesses dealing with escalating costs and cash flow difficulties, how can employers ensure that their remuneration packages are competitive?
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SPA warranty claims – case update
01 September 2021In our article “SPA warranty claims - getting the notice right” we set out the common notice requirements that need to be complied with when making a warranty claim under an SPA, and the importance of complying with those requirements.
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Right to work checks for EEA nationals – infographic
01 September 2021New guidance from the Home Office in relation to right to work checks came into force from 1 July 2021. Our infographic shows checks an employer needs to make for new employees who are EEA nationals.
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Return to the workplace: Employee concerns on returning to the workplace
01 September 2021In this video Charlotte Morgan sets out important considerations for employers should they have staff unwilling to return to the workplace.
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Return to the workplace: Covid-19 testing
01 September 2021In this video Charlotte Morgan covers the key things companies should bear in mind when considering workplace testing.
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Home Office releases Points-Based Immigration System Sponsorship Roadmap
31 August 2021On 26 August 2021 the Home Office released a sponsorship roadmap document. This details process and technology improvements for sponsors from the fourth quarter of 2021 to the first quarter of 2024.
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Adjusted right to work checks extended to 5 April 2022
26 August 2021In yet another last-minute climb-down, the Home Office has announced that adjusted right to work checks will remain in place until at least 5 April 2022. The announcement also suggests that in the interim, the Home Office will work to put a long-term, post-pandemic solution in place.
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Employer of Record – a global staffing solution?
26 August 2021Businesses are increasingly engaging the services of a third-party organisation with responsibility for employing and paying staff and dealing with tax, social security and other such matters. This article looks at reasons for using this option, legal considerations and potential pitfalls.
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Return to the workplace: Covid secure workplaces
23 August 2021In this video Charlotte Morgan discusses what advertising agencies and other organisations should keep in mind during their re-opening plans.
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What is the impact of Brexit on commercial contracts?
17 August 2021In the commercial law field, contract audits are advisable and the application of the E-Commerce Directive will be affected.
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What is the impact of Brexit in the Advertising, Market and Media sectors?
17 August 2021Broadly speaking, Brexit does not have any major immediate effect on the way that regulators such as the Advertising Standards Authority, Ofcom and the Competition & Markets Authority operate in these sectors. Regulators will still cooperate with European regulators but not to the same extent.
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It’s official Summer is here…the new UK SCCs consultation is out!
17 August 2021On 11 August, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) published its long awaited consultation on the international data transfer mechanisms that it proposes to be used in a post-Brexit world.
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Vaccination policies – data privacy concerns for employers in Hong Kong
17 August 2021With over half of Hong Kong’s population having received a first vaccine dose, employers may be keen to monitor which of their employees have been vaccinated.
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Ethnicity pay gap reporting and the problem of incomplete data
12 August 2021Despite government inaction, increasing numbers of employers are calculating their ethnicity pay gaps. This article explains the problems that arise from using incomplete datasets when calculating the gap and how these can be resolved.
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Lewis Silkin’s employment team shortlisted in Law Society Awards
12 August 2021Lewis Silkin has been shortlisted in the Excellence in Practice Promotion category for its guidance on the furlough scheme.
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COVID-19 travel lists for England updated from 8 August 2021
06 August 2021Liberalised arrangements for travelling to England are in place from 4 am BST on 8 August 2021, including France being removed from the ‘amber plus’ list and countries being moved between lists. The next review is scheduled for Wednesday 25 August 2021.