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Pay Transparency Directive: What is a Joint Pay Assessment?
27 September 2023The Pay Transparency Directive will bring gender pay gap reporting to the entire EU and introduce sweeping changes to the equal pay landscape. A key part of the package of measures is the mandatory “Joint Pay Assessment”. This article explains when Joint Pay Assessments are required and what they will involve.
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The Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act has been passed
27 September 2023The Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act, which gives certain workers, agency workers and employees a new statutory right to request a predictable working pattern, received Royal Assent on 19 September – although it seems that it won’t actually come into force for another year.
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Building Safety Act 2022 - Leaseholder Protections and Remediation Costs
26 September 2023The Building Safety Act 2022 (Commencement No. 5 and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2023 were made on 11 September 2023 and brought into force, as from 1 October 2023, various sections of the Building Safety Act 2022.
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Building Safety Act 2022 – Landlord Duties
26 September 2023The Building Safety Act 2022 (Commencement No. 5 and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2023 were made on 11 September 2023 and bring into force, as from 1 October 2023, various sections of the Building Safety Act 2022.
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Towards Net Zero in London's Bankside Yards
22 September 2023Overlooking the iconic St Paul's Cathedral and Tate Modern, Lewis Silkin hosted another fantastic ESG focused event “FutuRE Proofing the Office: Journey to Net Zero”. The event, held at the stunning new Lewis Silkin office with its panoramic 360-degree views, brought together Native Land, the Carbon Trust, Lewis Silkin, and a group of invitees from across various business sectors. The purpose? To engage in a conversation about proactive strategies for future-proofing buildings, achieving net-zero emissions, and enhancing landlord’s and tenant’s sustainability credentials.
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Spotlight on PCD Group Founder, David Bell
21 September 2023David Bell is the Founder of PCD Group, a network which promotes business development between advisors to high-net-worth clients. The network executes events in key financial hubs around the world.
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Northern Ireland – social media workplace headaches
21 September 2023The Belfast Industrial Tribunal has recently rejected two claims of unfair dismissal following sectarian chants posted on social media. We look at the implications of clashing views on social media and the practical steps that employers can take to address these issues.
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Tom Heys comments for International Employment Lawyer on how to continue closing the gender pay gap
Press
20 September 2023A new analysis of official data shows that the UK’s gender pay gap reporting rules have led to an encouraging rise in female representation at higher pay grades. In this article, gender pay gap reporting expert, Tom Heys, offers insight into what employers should and should not be doing to attain women in these roles.
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Lewis Silkin announces new charity partnership with the Sutton Trust
Press Release
20 September 2023We are proud to announce our new charity partnership with the Sutton Trust, an organisation dedicated to fighting for social mobility.
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Oliver Fairhurst writes for World Intellectual Property Review on the IP implications surrounding the release of Barbie
Press
19 September 2023Following its premier, Barbie’s increased popularity also comes with the complexity of protecting its intellectual property. Oliver Fairhurst comments on Barbie’s IP value and the increased efforts of its brand protection teams.
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UK immigration fee rises from 4 October 2023
18 September 2023The UK Government has confirmed substantial immigration fee rises will apply from 9:00 am on 4 October 2023. The fee for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) has also been set at £10. In this article we focus on what these changes mean for employers.
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Lewis Silkin continues expansion in Ireland with employment partner hire
Press Release
18 September 2023Lewis Silkin today announces the appointment of Aisling Parkinson as a partner in our Dublin office, further enhancing our Irish employment law capabilities.
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Lewis Silkin continues to strengthen IP offering with partner hire
Press Release
18 September 2023Lewis Silkin has today announced the appointment of specialist patent partner Jonathan Hewett to its market leading, full-service IP practice.
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Labour confirms plans for employment law
14 September 2023Labour’s plans for radical reform of employment law were confirmed this week in a speech at the TUC conference.
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Alex Bazin discusses the intersection of technology and the legal realm on IT Labs’ CTO Confessions podcast
Press
14 September 2023This conversation offers listeners an understanding of how modern technology augments the expertise of lawyers and simplifies transactional work, revealing the transformative effects of AI and tech innovations.
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Covid: Where are we now?
14 September 2023With two new variants, the number of cases rising globally and experts claiming the UK is in the middle of another covid wave, covid is back in the headlines. We look at the current government guidance, common workplace issues and what it all means for employers.
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A brief guide to the Employment Tribunal process
Inbrief
13 September 2023This Inbrief provides an overview of the Employment Tribunal process, from making a claim to the outcome of the final hearing. It is deliberately brief and does not cover every aspect of tribunal procedure, so do seek specific advice on your own circumstances if you are involved in a claim. This applies to England and Wales only, as the process in Scotland and in Northern Ireland is a bit different – do contact us if you need more information about this.
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Changing terms and conditions of employment
Inbrief
13 September 2023Whether it is updating an individual contract or implementing a large-scale change of shift patterns or working location, varying an employment contract means changing the “deal” between employer and employee. This Inbrief looks at how an employer can secure a binding change to terms and conditions of employment, and what options are available when agreement cannot be reached. We consider what is meant by “fire and rehire” and explain the legal and commercial risks of this approach.
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Salary sacrifice arrangements
Inbrief
13 September 2023A salary sacrifice arrangement is where an employee gives up the right to receive part of the cash salary due under their contract of employment in return for the employer’s agreement to provide some form of non- cash benefit.
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UK nationality and immigration for babies of EUSS participants
12 September 2023Individuals with status under the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) will need to take certain actions for the UK nationality or immigration rights of a new baby to be recognised. The relevant actions depend on the circumstances and in some cases involve meeting short deadlines.