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Quick guide for employers: eVisas and when to perform a repeat right to work check
19 August 2024The Home Office recently announced that all biometric card holders can now apply for an eVisa and must do so by 31 December 2024. As the deadline approaches, it is crucial for employers to understand when repeat right to checks are needed and how to remain compliant.
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Rayner’s crackdown on workplace harassment spells the end of the office party - James Davies comments for The Telegraph
19 August 2024Companies scramble to prepare for changes that load greater accountability on bosses
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TUPE takeaways: when is there a business transfer or service provision change?
16 August 2024In the third of our new TUPE takeaway series of articles, we discuss a recent case involving the closure of a care home and transfer of its staff and residents which raised basic questions about when TUPE is triggered.
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The Lewis Silkin Dispute Resolution team, together with Maitland Chambers, secure the continuation of a £90m freezing order and defeat interim challenges
15 August 2024In reaching this important decision and finding for our client, Cancrie, the court considered some key areas of law.
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New Deal talking points: day one unfair dismissal rights, probationary periods and the Dutch experience
15 August 2024As employers wait for details on Labour’s plan for day one unfair dismissal rights, we explore what lessons can be learned from the Netherlands where similar rules already exist.
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‘Good Jobs’ talking points: What proposals are in place for TUPE in Northern Ireland and how does this differ from TUPE in Great Britain?
15 August 2024The Department for the Economy is proposing to introduce some - but not all - Great Britain TUPE reforms in Northern Ireland. Employers who are involved in TUPE transfers should be mindful of the proposed changes and the continuing, important differences between the jurisdictions.
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Are your contract terms easy to read – and are consumers bothering to read them anyway?
15 August 2024Show of hands - how many of you have actually read the terms and conditions on a website? If you did (well done!), did you understand them?
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Digital, Commerce & Creative 101: Checklist for running an online business
14 August 2024E-commerce has now fully emerged as the go-to shopping vehicle for consumers. The regulatory landscape designed to protect purchasers and sellers has followed this development closely, with new mandatory obligations making it increasingly challenging for online businesses to ensure compliance.
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Digital, Commerce & Creative 101: Ticking the boxes when selling to consumers
14 August 2024Today, it is possible to buy almost anything online. Indeed, many businesses do not have physical premises at all, instead operating entirely from online stores, allowing consumers to purchase anything they want instantly at the click of a button.
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Older workers as a solution to talent shortage: Hong Kong Labour Department launches Re-employment Allowance Pilot Scheme to “unleash potential” of elderly and middle-aged workforce
14 August 2024On 15 July, the Labour Department launched a three-year Re-employment Allowance Pilot Scheme (“REA Scheme”) to incentivise ‘elderly and middle-aged’ people to rejoin the workforce.
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Ads & Brands Law Newsletter: August 2024
12 August 2024Welcome to the latest Ads & Brands Law Monthly Newsletter. We cover legal and regulatory developments from the last few weeks relevant to advertising, marketing and brand-owning businesses.
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Far-right riots – how you can support your employees
08 August 2024The far-right riots across England and Northern Ireland are causing many to feel frightened and vulnerable. We look at your key obligations as an employer and provide top tips on how you can support your employees at this time.
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eVisas are now available to all BRP holders
07 August 2024The Home Office has announced that all BRP holders can apply for an eVisa online. Until now, only BRP holders who received a personal invitation or who received instructions in their visa application approval email were eligible to apply for an eVisa.
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Top 3 visa tips for international performers at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024
06 August 2024The annual Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the world's greatest platform for creative freedom. International performers coming to the UK to take part must have the correct immigration permission. But can you receive payment for your performance? Read on for more information and top tips for a worry-free immigration experience.
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Investigative powers of the U.S. Grand Jury in prosecuting intellectual property crimes
05 August 2024Earlier this year, a federal grand jury indicted a former Google engineer, Linwei Ding, a Chinese national, for allegedly stealing AI trade secrets to benefit two China-based companies he was secretly working for. According to the indictment, Ding allegedly stole over 500 files containing confidential information about Google’s AI hardware infrastructure and software. He has been charged with four counts of theft of trade secrets, and faces up to ten years in prison and a US$250,000 fine on each count if convicted.
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Northern Ireland: ‘Good Jobs’ Employment Rights Bill Consultation Dashboard
02 August 2024Significant changes in employment law are envisaged in the new public consultation released by the Department for the Economy. Our dashboard breaks down the proposals by theme, explaining what each proposed change involves and its potential impact for employers.
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Labour announces new immigration strategy for the UK
02 August 2024The Home Secretary provides more detail on how Labour will reform the immigration system, linking skills to sponsorship. Labour will also retain many of the strict Immigration Rule changes introduced by the previous Government.
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Northern Ireland: 'Good Jobs' consultation – What are the key areas for employers to consider?
01 August 2024Significant changes in employment law are envisaged in the new public consultation released by the Department for the Economy. In this insight, we highlight the key developments that employers should consider before the consultation closes on 30 September 2024.
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New Deal talking points: Will a ban on unpaid internships make a difference?
31 July 2024One of Labour’s proposals to raise wages for workers is a long-awaited ban on unpaid internships. But when many interns should already be legally paid, will a ban be a material change?
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Hong Kong’s MPF Authority launches e-platform to simplify MPF administration for employers and employees
26 July 2024The Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) Schemes Authority (“MPFA”) has commenced a major overhaul of the Hong Kong pensions system with the launch of the eMPF Platform in June 2024. The eMPF Platform is a centralised electronic platform designed to streamline MPF administration for employers, employees and MPF trustees. This is the largest reform of the MPF system since its inception in December 2000.