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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.
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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.