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Tipping the Scales: How the Latest Labour Tribunal Ruling Impacts Gig Workers
13 July 2023The burgeoning gig economy has long presented a conundrum in employment law, with its unique model of work raising significant questions about employment status, workers’ right and entitlements.
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Pseudonymous or anonymous, that is the question. Ali Vaziri writes for Privacy & Data Protection Journal
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13 July 2023The question of whether data are pseudonymous or anonymous is painfully familiar to those using AI to mine for ever-deeper insights from ever-larger datasets. The answer is not without consequence. If pseudonymous, the GDPR applies with all its restrictions. If anonymous, then it does not.
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New space, new opportunities: are you hybrid working ready?
13 July 2023A move to a new headquarters is the ideal time to instil an improved workplace culture and working patterns. It’s vital not to miss the opportunities a new office can provide and to avoid mistakes of the past. With only a quarter of employees thinking that their company is ‘very prepared’ for a hybrid work future, this article looks into what needs to be considered ahead of the move.
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The Reddit strike and the outer edges of work
12 July 2023The recent “strike” by Reddit social media moderators offers a fascinating insight into ways the world of work is evolving to offer new opportunities – but also pose new challenges – for organisations and their management. Technological developments are challenging our ability to determine fundamental questions such as – what is work? Who does it? What are the mutual rights and obligations in these novel relationships?
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Lewis Silkin has advised Havas on its acquisition of a majority stake (51%) in Uncommon Creative Studio, the most awarded and fastest growing independent creative company in the UK
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12 July 2023Lewis Silkin have advised longstanding client, Havas, on its acquisition of a majority stake (51%) in Uncommon Creative Studio, the most awarded and fastest growing independent creative company in the UK, reinforcing Havas’ longstanding commitment to investing in creativity to develop meaningful brands. The Uncommon founders will retain a material stake in the business (49%), maintaining their entrepreneurial zest, growing their brand globally and sharing best practice across Havas and parent company Vivendi, a world leader in media, entertainment, and communication.
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Labour party proposals to strengthen rights and protections – spotlight on zero-hour contracts
12 July 2023In the next article in our series exploring the Labour party’s plans to reform employment law, we spotlight their proposals to ban zero-hour contracts. Labour views the ban as one of a number of necessary measures aimed at creating “more and better jobs” and “improving job security”. If implemented, these proposals will have a significant impact on businesses that rely on these types of arrangements.
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Post-Brexit legal reform: Lewis Silkin responds to consultation on plans to reform EU-based employment law
11 July 2023The government’s consultation on plans to reform retained EU employment laws after Brexit has now closed. We’ve put in our response.
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5 Key Outtakes from the 2023 Superyacht Investor Conference
10 July 2023How superyacht owners can maximise emerging trends in the charter market.
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When we can expect the government to push ahead with its delayed changes to the NPPF: Sara Hanrahan comments for Planning Resource
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10 July 2023When the housing department published its consultation on draft changes to national planning policy last December, it said the immediate revisions would take effect this spring. However, the government’s consultation response is yet to appear and officials are reluctant to give a timescale.
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The Building Safety Act 2022 – Key Takeaways
07 July 2023The Grenfell disaster led to the realisation that many buildings in the UK have historical fire safety defects that are either associated with their original construction or later refurbishment. In response, the Government introduced the Building Safety Act 2022 (“BSA”) which came into force from April 2022 and contains various leaseholder protections which exempt them, in certain circumstances, from paying any remediation costs.
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Has gender pay reporting really improved women’s prospects in UK retail? Tom Heys comments for Retail Week
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07 July 2023It’s been six years since the introduction of the legal requirement for large UK companies to report their gender pay gap.
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Factsheet - Innovator Founder
06 July 2023We have produced a useful factsheet on the Innovator founder requirements.
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Factsheet - International Sportsperson Dependant
06 July 2023We have produced this factsheet on the International Sportsperson Dependent visa.
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Wealth Report 2023 – a picture of changing times and a wealth of opportunity.
06 July 2023Knight Frank recently published the 17th edition of its Wealth Report. This highlights the shift from wealth creation on the back of the post-covid bounce-back to the legacy of that economic rebound.
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Lewis Silkin bolsters corporate and professional services teams with partner appointment
Press Release
05 July 2023Lewis Silkin has today announced the appointment of corporate and professional practices specialist Chris Hallinan as a partner in the firm’s London office.
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Remote working overseas
Inbrief
04 July 2023The Covid-19 pandemic caused many employees to ask if they could work from “home” from an overseas country. Several years on, it’s clear that the wish to work abroad – either on a temporary basis, or in some cases indefinitely – is part of a permanent sea change in working practices. Technology makes it possible – but this Inbrief explains the potential legal issues and how to avoid the traps.
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Renters (Reform) Bill explained
04 July 2023On 17 May 2023, the Government introduced the long-awaited Renters (Reform) Bill to the Commons to “bring in a better deal for renters” in the private rented sector (PRS) and make significant changes to the Housing Act 1988 (HA1988).
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How to deal with a civil penalty notice for illegal working
03 July 2023The Home Office is currently focusing on identifying and penalising illegal working. Where illegal working is found, an employer may be liable to pay civil penalty of up to £20,000 per illegal worker, and may also suffer adverse consequences for their business. It is therefore beneficial for employers to understand how to deal most effectively with a civil penalty if received.
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Lewis Silkin completes deal with MSK to expand IP practice
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03 July 2023Acquisition of specialist patent firm enhances Lewis Silkin’s fast-growing IP group and expertise in tech and life sciences
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Labour party proposals to strengthen rights and protections – spotlight on employment status
03 July 2023In this article in our series exploring the Labour party’s proposals to reform employment law in the event of a change in government at the next general election, we spotlight their proposals on employment status. If implemented, these proposals will have a significant impact on all businesses, but particularly those with flexible business models heavily reliant on workers.