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Coronavirus - our employer survey
12 March 2020We have surveyed decision-makers in a cross-section of businesses to find out how they are responding to the Coronavirus outbreak.
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Dispute Resolution Update - March 2020
12 March 2020Welcome to our March 2020 Dispute Resolution Update. We’ve included articles on a range of disputes, including summaries of recent cases and guides on key aspects of dispute resolution. With an increasingly globalised and fast changing environment, disputes are an inevitable part of business. Not only can we help resolve disputes once they arise, we also work with our clients to reduce the risk of litigation. If you have any feedback, comments or queries let us know by contacting Rachel Rooksby.
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Ireland: Coronavirus - what Irish employers need to know
12 March 2020The Coronavirus outbreak throws up numerous employment law issues, including questions about travel, health and safety, pay and risks of discrimination claims.
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Ireland: Coronavirus - what Irish employers need to know
12 March 2020The Coronavirus outbreak throws up numerous employment law issues, including questions about travel, health and safety, pay and risks of discrimination claims.
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UK Government introduces new Immigration Bill to Parliament
11 March 2020The Bill provides the legislative basis for ending EU free movement arrangements in the UK after the end of the transition period, and for recognising the immigration status of Irish citizens in the UK.
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Coronavirus – FAQs for advertisers
11 March 2020With the number of cases of the coronavirus (Covid-19) continuing to climb, the financial markets are showing signs of strain and some businesses are already feeling the impact of decreased consumer spending in some areas.
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Businesses must counter coronavirus misinformation - Vince Toman comments for Personnel Today
11 March 2020Business resilience experts and scientists have urged organisations to respond to the Covid-19 outbreak and counter misinformation spreading about the virus on social media, which could harm business operations.
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Coronavirus - what it actually means for sponsors if 2020’s biggest events are disrupted - Alex Kelham comments for The Drum
11 March 2020The Tokyo Olympics, Glastonbury, Euro 2020, Cannes Film Festival, SXSW and Cannes Lions. These are some of the major events that hang in the balance as the coronavirus continues its global spread. In this article for The Drum, Alex Kelham comments on how relationships with sponsors will dictate negotiations.
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Coronavirus and business to consumer (b2c) contracts: what are the implications?
09 March 2020As Coronavirus fills up our news feeds, attention is turning to the impact it is having in the workplace and, ultimately, on the provision of goods and services that we all buy and sell as consumers.
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Social media | Was Alastair Stewart's resignation fair? Jessica Bowman comments for HR Grapevine
05 March 2020The use of social media is a key part of life for many people. In this article for HR Grapevine, Jessica Bowman comments on online conduct following the resignation of Alastair Stewart.
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Sports Q&A - What should we consider before cancelling a sports event due to Covid-19?
05 March 2020With the number of cases of Coronavirus continuing to climb, the sports industry is starting to feel the impact. A number of sporting events, such as the Chinese Grand Prix, World Athletics Indoor Championships and Serie A football matches, have been cancelled or postponed. Our Q&A this month sets out some top tips for what you should be thinking about if you're in the unfortunate position of having to consider cancelling an event.
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What does Coronavirus mean for the events industry?
03 March 2020With the number of cases of Coronavirus (known officially as “COVID-19”) continuing to climb, the entertainment industry is starting to feel the impact. A number of musicians have cancelled or postponed concerts in the worst-affected regions, and sporting events including the Chinese Grand Prix and World Athletics Indoor Championships have also been postponed.
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What does the end of free movement mean for retailers? Naomi Hanrahan-Soar writes for Internet Retailing
03 March 2020Naomi Hanrahan-Soar writes for Internet Retailing discussing the Government's recently released policy statement outlining some of its plans for the UK immigration system to be launched from 1 January 2021.
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Irish Data Protection Commission annual report – review of 2019 and focus for the future
28 February 2020The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) recently published its annual report for 2019 – the first full calendar year since the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force.
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Employee advocacy: new influencers on the block
27 February 2020The promotion of a business by its employees can be a uniquely effective way of getting a positive image of the business and its products or services into the public arena. But what issues and potential pitfalls arise for employers?
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Dismissal unfair where decision-maker not given accurate information
27 February 2020The dismissal of an employee for gross misconduct was unfair because the investigating officer failed to share significant new information with the manager conducting the disciplinary hearing who decided to dismiss, the Employment Appeal Tribunal has ruled.
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Court of Appeal refuses to depart from "natural and ordinary" meaning of commercial indemnity clause
26 February 2020The Court of Appeal has considered the construction of an indemnity clause in a trust deed holding that the words used should be given their natural and ordinary meaning. The case highlights the importance of clear and careful drafting as the courts will not readily rescue parties from the effects of the words used even where this means an unexpected advantage for a party.
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Coronavirus: Legal considerations in Hong Kong around racism and work from home
21 February 2020Catherine Leung comments in Human Resources discussing travel bans and discrimination in the workplace in Hong Kong.
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Government releases policy statement on new points-based immigration system
20 February 2020The Government has announced it will deliver a points-based immigration system, both for sponsored and unsponsored work. At least initially, the proposed system will modify existing arrangements rather than being a radical overhaul.