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Ofcom must not overstep their online boundaries
20 February 2020To avoid mission creep, the government should clearly define the watchdog's remit over internet content.
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The new UK points-based immigration system: further implications and what costs will employers face?
20 February 2020Andrew Osborne comments in Relocate magazine discussing the newly-proposed UK points-based immigration system and the costs it will bring to employers.
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Court of Appeal confirms dominant purpose test for legal advice privilege
19 February 2020The Court of Appeal has recently provided guidance on the scope of legal advice privilege. The guidance is particularly important for in-house lawyers and those with a hybrid legal and commercial role.
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Implications of the coronavirus outbreak for UK immigration
19 February 2020The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is currently affecting the ability of people to travel to and from the UK, including those who require immigration permission for the UK. The Home Office has now issued short-term guidance on how to manage the immigration implications of the situation, which employers and individuals should continue to monitor over the coming days and weeks.
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New guidance on NDAs
19 February 2020Acas has published guidance for employers on the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs).
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Failing to enhance pay for shared parental leave is not sex discrimination – permission to appeal refused
19 February 2020The Supreme Court has refused permission to appeal in the case of Chief Constable of Leicestershire Police v Hextall. This means the law remains as set out in the Court of Appeal’s judgment, which said that failure to enhance pay for shared parental leave was neither indirect discrimination nor a breach of equal pay rights.
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Points-based immigration: five things employers can do now - Andrew Osborne comments in Personnel Today
19 February 2020Andrew Osborne comments in Personnel Today in an article discussing how organisations can prepare for the government's new points-based immigration system.
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Counting the cost of the Coronavirus
17 February 2020The spread of the Coronavirus (officially named COVID-19) shows no sign of abating. There have been around 71,000 confirmed cases worldwide and around 1,700 deaths (as at 17 February 2020). Authorities in China have put parts of the country in lockdown to limit the spread. An estimated 500 million people in the country are affected by restrictions.
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ICO issues final text of Age Appropriate design code for online services to keep children safe
17 February 2020The UK’s data protection regulator, the ICO, has issued the final text of the “Age Appropriate” design code for online services (the “Code”). Whilst this may be a welcome change for parents and guardians who are concerned that their young ones are viewing content which is not age appropriate, the Code has the potential to have a significant impact on some organisations.
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Aaaaand… GO! The CCPA has already kicked off but I still have compliance questions!
14 February 2020Despite being a month into the California Consumer Privacy Act (‘CCPA’) ‘going live’, businesses all over the world are still scratching their heads wondering ‘where on earth did these new laws come from and how do they affect me?’
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Fawcett Society promotes new Equal Pay Bill
13 February 2020The Fawcett Society is backing a private member’s bill which aims to tackle unequal pay between men and women by introducing a new “Right to Know” what a male comparator is paid.
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Terminating contracts: breaking up is never easy...
12 February 2020The UK has now left the EU. However, the precise terms of our departure are as yet unclear. In the face of uncertainty, prudent businesses are assessing contracts, their cost base and their exposure to currency fluctuations. As part of such a review, the well-prepared need to develop exit strategies where arrangements have become, or will become, unprofitable.
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Too little, too late? IR35 changes announced.
10 February 2020In a welcome but late move, HMRC confirmed last week that the imminent IR35 reform will only apply to supplies of labour provided on or after 6 April 2020.
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Brexit – the prospective changes in company law for private and overseas companies
05 February 2020This article is to update you on, and explain the expected timing as to, the changes in company law for private and overseas companies to be brought about by the UK’s withdrawal from the EU. In practice, only companies with a connection to the EEA will be impacted and the action points for them will be fairly minimal.
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Social Media stars provide opportunity and challenge for football: JJ Shaw comments for Off The Pitch
05 February 2020JJ Shaw was recently interviewed by Off The Pitch, where he discussed the changing commercial landscape for football clubs as the sport becomes ever more globalised and the demands of young fanbases are changing.
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Coronavirus - what should employers do now?
05 February 2020The coronavirus outbreak throws up numerous employment law issues, including questions about travel, health and safety concerns and discrimination claim risks. From staff who refuse to attend work despite being well, to those who refuse to stay home when sick, what do employers need to know?
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Global Talent category replaces Tier 1 Exceptional Talent from February
04 February 2020The Global Talent visa will launch on 20 February 2020 after being announced by the Government in August last year.
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Ask About... Fashion, Retail and Hospitality
04 February 2020Many of our clients in the retail, fashion and hospitality sector face similar HR issues. Each month one of the members of our team will identify an issue, consider how it should be dealt with and provide our advice. This month we asked James….
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Tokyo 2020 is ready, are you? Ambush Marketing and the Law
04 February 20202020 is set to be a whirlwind of international sporting highlights including the UK hosting UEFA Euro 2020 finals and of course, the always eagerly awaited Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Sporting hysteria will ensue amongst a torrent of marketing activity; such big events are invaluable for brand exposure and marketing stunts, but where is the line? We provide you with a guide to ambush marketing to help you promote your brand whilst keeping within the tracks of the law.
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ICO survey on processing data about criminal convictions
31 January 2020The ICO wants to find out if data controllers understand the data protection issues involved in processing information about criminal offences and convictions