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AI will become discussion in every fact of the workplace, Linda Hynes write for Retail NI
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01 July 2024Linda Hynes shares opinions surrounding the EU AI Act, and how employers should ensure to use best practice when using AI programming in the job selection process.
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Lewis Silkin acts in £878 million group claim against Royal Mail
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20 June 2024Lewis Silkin, acting on behalf of Bulk Mail Claim Limited (“BMCL”), has filed a £878m collective action claim against International Distribution Services Limited (formerly Royal Mail plc) (“Royal Mail”).
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Employee undergoing IVF feels sidelined after seeking support from management – Catherine Hayes comments for the Irish Times on the various employment issues to consider and how best to proceed
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13 June 2024Over recent years efforts have been made to make the workplace more family friendly and support for those going through IVF has increased. However, some worry that being too truthful about what they’re going through can have unintended consequences. Catherine Hayes comments on how best to proceed and employment law considerations.
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Views sought on ‘gaps’ in equality legislation in Northern Ireland - Ciara Fulton comments for Irish Legal News
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13 June 2024The Northern Ireland Assembly’s Committee for the Executive Office is undertaking an inquiry into differences in equality legislation between Northern Ireland, other parts of the UK and the Republic of Ireland, which will run until 6 September 2024.
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Catherine Hayes and Sinead Likely comment on what the new right to request remote and flexible working means for employers for Retail News
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21 May 2024Following the recent introduction of the right to request remote and flexible working arrangements and guidance for employers published by the WRC, Catherine Hayes and Sinead Likely look at what the Code of Practice says, and some of the key takeaways employers need to know.
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Amazon faces surveillance scrutiny from EU unions - Benjamin Favaro comments for the International Employment Lawyer
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08 May 2024A confederation of trade unions from 11 different EU countries have called on Europe’s data protection watchdogs to investigate Amazon’s surveillance practices.
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Accounting for climate change in flexible working requests - Jonathan Carr and Gemma Taylor write for Law360
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03 May 2024The UK recently strengthened its flexible working laws to encourage more flexible and remote working. Should employers give greater weight to the climate when deciding whether to say "yes" or "no" to such requests?
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More than seven-in-ten of the global workforce is currently exposed to risks linked to climate change - Jonathan Carr comments for The International Employment Lawyer
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24 April 2024A new report released by the International Labour Organization (ILO) has found that more than seven-in-ten of the global workforce is currently exposed to risks linked to climate change. Jonathan Carr comments for the IEL on the current health and safety obligations, and how they may change as the effects of climate change present new difficulties.
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Irish employers take time to promote mental wellbeing of staff - Linda Hynes comments for the Irish Examiner
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19 April 2024In observance of Stress Awareness Month, Linda Hynes shares insights with the Irish Examiner on fostering employee wellbeing as a top business priority
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APAC workers seek accommodations for virtual meetings - Catherine Leung comments for the The International Employment Lawyer
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17 April 2024Employees of international organisations in Asia may be all too familiar with the 10pm global team call with ‘Asia updates’ often coming last and latest on the meeting agenda. This is reflected in the findings of a new research study which reveals that Asia-Pacific-based workers increasingly feel overlooked and excluded from their global teams. But Lewis Silkin’s Catherine Leung finds a positive spin on these findings.
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Does Britain risk becoming ‘couch potato nation’ under flexible working rules? - James Davies comments for The Telegraph
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10 April 2024New measures fuel fears that working from home will become entrenched.
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Why do employment rights in Northern Ireland need to catch up with the rest of the UK? - Paul Gillen comments for the Belfast Telegraph
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09 April 2024Paul Gillen discusses why employment rights in Northern Ireland need to catch up with the rest of the UK.
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Workplace neurodiversity claims spur companies to seek legal help - Michael Burd comments for The Financial Times
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02 April 2024Organisations are increasingly struggling with the issue of staff members disclosing neurodiverse conditions that might help explain problems relating to concerns about employee performance. In this article, Michael Burd highlights the tension between the need to accommodate neurodivergence and the conventional norms around how people behave at work.
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Asos, Boohoo and George promise 'clear and accurate' eco-claims - Geraint Lloyd-Taylor comments for the BBC
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28 March 2024The CMA has resolved its investigation into ASOS, Boohoo and George at Asda, who have each committed to a series of detailed undertakings, including a commitment to comply with a set of specific rules around the use of green claims. Geraint commented that the voluntary agreement would be a relief to the firms involved, whilst establishing clearer guidelines for the future.
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Non-disclosure agreements in employment – James Davies writes for Solicitors Journal
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18 March 2024Following the publication of the Legal Services Board’s report on the call for evidence on the misuse of non-disclosure agreements, James Davies looks at the submissions related to employment and the provision of inadequate legal advice
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Workers' fight for the right to work remotely may have resulted in a hollow victory - Síobhra Rush comments for the Irish Independent
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11 March 2024The government's announcement means there are now penalties for those who do not follow very specific and detailed rules. Síobhra Rush explains why the law will make a bigger difference to employees at medium-sized and smaller firms.
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The government has brought the right to request remote working in operation - Síobhra Rush comments for Today FM
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11 March 2024Síobhra joins Matt Cooper to outline the key considerations around the new law, for both employers and employees.
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Remote working Q&A: a practical look at how employees can apply and what their rights are – Síobhra Rush comments for the Irish Times
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11 March 2024Official new code of practice sets out a right to request remote working but there is no guarantee it will be granted.
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UK watchdog warns against biometric monitoring of staff – Alexander Milner-Smith and Bryony Long comment for International Employment Lawyer
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28 February 2024The UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has warned that using biometrics to monitor employee movements may be in breach of data protection regulations, amid heightening fears for workers’ privacy rights.
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Liam Egan comments on the importance of registering trade marks for RTE News
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26 February 2024Following the ruling of an Irish company that makes jeans to stop using the Diesel trade mark, this article explores the basics of the law and gives important advice from trade mark attorney, Liam Egan, for Irish businesses to be aware of.