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Réforme de l’IR35 à compter d’avril 2021
20 January 2021La réforme proposée de l’IR35 représente le plus grand changement apporté à la taxe à l’emploi depuis des décennies.
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Right to work checks for EEA nationals during the first half of 2021
19 January 2021The Home Office has confirmed that there will be no change to the right to work check procedure for EEA nationals who start work in the UK between 1 January 2021 and 30 June 2021 (the post-transition ‘grace period’), but has left the question of what to do when an EEA national does not have the right to work unanswered.
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Ireland: Making Remote Work – the Government’s National Remote Work Strategy
19 January 2021Siobhra and Audrey explore the Government’s new “Making Remote Work” National Remote Work Strategy which is aimed at ensuring that remote working “is a permanent feature in the Irish workplace that maximises economic, social and environmental benefits”.
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The importance of anti-racism in the workplace
19 January 2021In this article Seema Mitra explores the importance of anti-racism in the workplace.
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Siobhra was on RTE TV News talking about the governments plans to promote remote working
18 January 2021Síobhra Rush was on RTÉ TV News talking about the government’s plans to promote remote working during the pandemic.
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Síobhra Rush talks about the government’s plans to promote remote working
18 January 2021Síobhra Rush was on RTÉ TV News talking about the government’s plans to promote remote working during the pandemic.
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Personal Data transfers between Ireland and the UK post Brexit – what you need to know and do
15 January 2021The EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (Agreement) was signed on 30 December and governs the trading relationship between those parties after Brexit.
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Tech Predictions 2021
11 January 2021Yes, it’s that time of year to grab a cuppa and immerse yourself in learning about how tech might change your 2021. Now, we know it’s easy to be a little glum if stuck working from home, but amazing businesses thrive on a bold vision, focus, drive and positivity. That’s our spirit as we go into 2021. We hope you will join us on the tech discovery journey.
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Ireland: Update on what is considered an essential worker under the latest Level 5 public health restrictions
08 January 2021Under the latest Level 5 restrictions which came into force on 24 December, employees in Ireland must work from home unless they are classified as essential workers and their work cannot be done at home.
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Government imposes moratorium on statutory demands and winding up petitions
07 January 2021The government has introduced a temporary ban on commercial property landlords from issuing statutory demands and winding-up petitions against tenant companies unable to pay amounts owed under their lease due to coronavirus.
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What’s happening in employment law in 2021?
06 January 2021Although the Covid-19 pandemic still dominates the agenda, the employment law landscape continues to evolve. In this article, we review the significant developments in 2020 and look ahead to what’s on the horizon for employment law in 2021.
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Don’t leave IR35 until the last minute – five things you should be doing now
06 January 2021With less than three months to go until significant changes to the IR35 rules take effect in April 2021, this article sets out five steps that employers should consider taking now.
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How Brexit affects UK immigration to Ireland
31 December 2020As of 1 January 2021, British nationals visiting or working in the European Economic Area (EEA) will be restricted. With Schengen rules being introduced for visitors and work visas being required elsewhere in the EEA, we consider what the end of free movement looks like for British nationals looking to visit or work in Ireland and some further updates to Ireland’s immigration and work permit schemes.
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What does the Brexit trade deal mean for employment law?
30 December 2020Boris Johnson was quick to proclaim Christmas Eve’s agreement on the future UK-EU relationship, just a week before the end of the Brexit transition period. We assess what implications the deal might have for employment law.
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What are the implications of Brexit for immigration?
30 December 2020Brexit has substantial implications for immigration between the UK and the EEA/Switzerland (excluding Ireland). Businesses and individuals have needed to adjust to the immigration requirements that have applied for EEA/Swiss (EEA) national workers and their family members since 11 pm on 31 December 2020, and for all other non-EEA national workers from 1 December 2020. British nationals residing in the EEA have needed to comply with local arrangements to maintain their lawful immigration status. Revised arrangements have also been necessary for British nationals who need to travel to the EEA.
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What the trade deal with the EU means for immigration
29 December 2020With the end of the Brexit implementation period comes the end of free movement of persons. This is the case irrespective of the fact that the UK has secured a trade deal with the EU.
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What the Brexit deal means for IP
29 December 2020When the Brexit ‘transition period’ ends at 11pm on 31st December 2020, it will have some significant implications for IP rights-holders across trade marks, designs, copyright and domain names.
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Brexit – what’s the deal with data?
29 December 2020The EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (“the Deal”) is sparse on detail on data however crucially it does grant pseudo adequacy to the UK for a period of 4 months (which can be extended to 6 months) from 1 January 2021 to allow the European Commission more time to make its formal Adequacy Assessment under Article 45 GDPR.
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Requirements for British nationals working in the EEA from 1 January 2021
24 December 2020With the end of free movement, we understand that there are some significant changes for employers to consider. As of 1 January 2021, Brits visiting and working in the European Economic Area (EEA) will be restricted, with Schengen rules being introduced for visitors and work visas being required otherwise.
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A guide to the immigration implications of COVID-19 for UK employers
23 December 2020This document sets out the main immigration law issues and Home Office guidance that you need to be aware of so you can consider the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic for your business. The Home Office is making policy announcements and issuing revised guidance regularly and we will keep you updated as this is published.