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Lewis Silkin’s Northern expansion continues with partner hire in Manchester
Press Release
24 May 2023Lewis Silkin has today announced the first Digital, Commerce and Creative partner in its Manchester team.
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With an ageing national workforce how can employers meet the challenge of ill health amongst older workers?
24 May 2023A growing number of older people at work could mean more employees experiencing health issues and increased focus on health-related benefits as part of the reward package. We explore the employment law considerations and share five practical tips.
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Beyond borders: Updated Comparative Table of employment law developments across Great Britain, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland
22 May 2023Do you need to stay up-to-date with employment law developments across Great Britain, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland? If so, our updated Comparative Table, prepared in conjunction with Legal Island, will be a handy reference guide.
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Selecting and using a third-party provider for right to work checks
18 May 2023Since the Home Office introduced digital right to work checks in 2022, UK employers have had the option of engaging an Identity Service Provider (IDSP) to assist with these. There has also been renewed interest in using a third-party to assist with the process for online and manual checks. In this document we outline some of the issues arising and provide guidance for employers who are considering using these services.
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Future of gender pay gap reporting: review or reform?
18 May 2023With a general election looming in the UK, and the Pay Transparency Directive now finalised in Europe, what might this mean for gender pay gap reporting?
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Changes to working time, holiday and TUPE: retained EU law plans announced
18 May 2023The government has published a consultation paper on proposed changes to working time record keeping, annual leave and holiday pay calculations, and TUPE consultation requirements – while confirming that the vast majority of EU-derived employment law will remain (at least for the moment) unchanged.
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Labour party’s proposals to reform workplace rights - spotlight on unfair dismissal
18 May 2023The outcome of recent local elections indicates a Labour party victory at the next general election. In a series of articles, we'll explore what the employment law landscape might look like under a Keir Starmer-led Labour government by examining their wide-ranging proposals for reform. This first article spotlights Labour’s proposals to reform unfair dismissal laws. These changes, if implemented, will require many employers to change their approach to recruitment, performance management and dismissal.
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Investing in your employees’ mental health
18 May 2023As workplaces across the country mark Mental Health Awareness Week, employers are reminded why safeguarding employees’ mental health and wellbeing should be a business priority. What steps can employers take to address this critical issue proactively?
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Contracts of employment
Inbrief
17 May 2023A contract of employment can be a written document, a verbal agreement, or a mixture of the two. Even where the employer and employee have agreed express terms, certain terms are always implied into every contract of employment. Understanding the full effect of the contract of employment is important because it forms the basis of many of the legal rights and obligations which govern the employment relationship.
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Gender pay gap reporting in Europe: Pay Transparency Directive now finalised
17 May 2023The EU Pay Transparency Directive has been finalised and must be implemented by June 2026, making gender pay gap reporting compulsory for many employers across Europe.
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A Seat in IP Disputes
Trainee Stories
16 May 2023The Intellectual Property Disputes team is a great seat option for Trainees at Lewis Silkin. This LPG forms part of the larger Intellectual Property Legal Practice Group (LPG), which also includes the firm’s Trade Mark and Patent practices. I sat in the Intellectual Property (IP) LPG for six months during my third seat.
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Seat Rotations
Trainee Stories
16 May 2023You will likely hear a lot about “seats” when applying for training contracts. This just means the Legal Practice Group (LPG) you will be “sitting in” for a period of time.
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Government confirms plans to limit non-competes in employment contracts
16 May 2023The government has confirmed its plans to limit the length of non-compete clauses in employment contracts to three months, in a recently published response to a 2020 consultation on the topic.
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Ads & Brands Law Digest: April/May 2022
16 May 2023Welcome to the April/May 2023 edition of our Digest, covering legal and regulatory developments from the last few weeks relevant to advertising, marketing and brand-owning businesses. As usual, for each item we provide a succinct summary accompanied by a link to the full text of the relevant official source or our own report.
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A Seat in Data, Privacy & Cyber
Trainee Stories
15 May 2023Data, Privacy & Cyber is an incredibly dynamic practice area, which is not only subject to constant topical change (for example Chat GPT and how data might be used in AI systems) but affects people and businesses in so many different ways.
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E-signatures: Industry Working Group Final Report
15 May 2023The Industry Working Group on Electronic Execution of Documents has now published its final report on how to optimise the use of e-signatures in cross border transactions; it addresses the particular challenges, sets out recommendations for reform and also highlights the benefits of e-signatures in guarding against fraud.
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SDR implementation: Taking the time to get it right: Wendy Saunders writes for Professional Adviser
Press
15 May 2023In October 2022, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published consultation paper CP22/20 Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) and investment labels. The consultation closed in January 2023. In this update we set out a broad overview of matters covered by the consultation, how it fits into the broader ESG regulatory landscape, where we are now and next steps.
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Factsheet - Skilled Worker
12 May 2023We have produced a useful factsheet for individuals navigating the Skilled Worker visa route.
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Beyond borders: Navigating diversity monitoring in Great Britain, Northern Ireland and beyond
11 May 2023By collecting and monitoring data, employers can progress their diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. However, when employing staff across the United Kingdom, employers should be aware that there are important distinctions between the diversity monitoring requirements in Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
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The implications of proposed powers for councils to block slow developers: Sara Hanrahan comments for Planning Resource
11 May 2023A legislative tweak allowing councils to refuse applications anywhere in their area from applicants deemed slow to build out a site will be challenging to implement, may unfairly penalise smaller developers and could deter brownfield redevelopment, commentators fear.