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Linda Hynes comments on current waiting times for employment permits in the Sunday Independent
16 November 2021Work permit staff in overtime drive to reduce delays
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Should bosses be fined for texting or emailing staff on weekends? Síobhra Rush comments on The Anton Savage Show
15 November 2021New laws in Portugal mean that bosses will be fined for texting or emailing staff on weekends or out of hours.
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The Impact of Brexit on UK Real Estate Law: Our Experience So Far
12 November 2021The direct legal impact of Brexit for real estate has been limited, as property law is a matter for EU member states rather than for the EU as a whole. But other consequences have been felt.
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10 climate issues for HR
11 November 2021As employment practices and laws evolve to address climate change, what HR issues arise? We sum up our thoughts in this one-page guide.
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How to tell if an 'eco-friendly' firm is greenwashing: Victor Timon comments for RTÉ News
Press
10 November 2021We're seeing more 'eco-friendly’ and ‘all natural’ products on our shelves, as consumers demand more sustainable choices. But as companies come under increased pressure to meet their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals, how can we tell if some are twisting the truth?
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Menopause in the workplace: Steps for employers. Linda Hynes writes for ThinkBusiness
Press
10 November 2021Employers need to be more proactive around menopause in the workplace, especially as it impacts some of their most experienced colleagues.
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Key lessons from Yorkshire County Cricket Club’s botched racism review: Karen Baxter comments for International Employment Lawyer
Press
10 November 2021Yorkshire County Cricket Club’s investigation into allegations of racism has made headlines for all the wrong reasons following the leaking of an independent report to the press earlier this month.
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Landlord's intention under Ground (g) of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954
08 November 2021It is often said that, opposing renewal under paragraph (g) of section 30 (1) of Part II of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 on the ground that the landlord intends to occupy the premises for the purposes of a business to be carried on by it, is a relatively straight forward ground upon which a landlord can succeed in opposing renewal. Since the decision of S.Franses v Cavendish Hotels there has been much speculation about the extent to which that decision impacts upon the landlord’s ability to oppose renewal on ground of opposition under paragraph (g).
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Ireland Begins Gradual Return to Office with Revised Restrictions: Síobhra Rush comments for SHRM
Press
05 November 2021As Ireland loosens its pandemic restrictions, employers are adjusting to a partial return to the office and some changes in health and safety guidance.
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Future of Sport: The Player Care Group and the future of player wellbeing with Hugo Scheckter
Podcast
05 November 2021In this episode, JJ Shaw and Stephen O’Flaherty are joined by Hugo Scheckter (Founder and Managing Director of The Player Care Group).
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Gender pay gap reporting in Northern Ireland: what’s the latest?
03 November 2021What is the latest on gender pay gap reporting in Northern Ireland? This article examines the current position and sets out some important differences between the situation in Great Britain and in Northern Ireland.
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Whistleblowing developments: 2021 in review - Michael Szlesinger writes for Employment Lawyers Association
03 November 2021The beginning of the new legal term is a good time to take stock of recent whistleblowing developments.
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Hong Kong employer succeeds in enforcing a 6-month non-compete clause
02 November 2021The Court of First Instance recently upheld a 6-month non-compete clause and granted an injunction against a former employee preventing him from working for a competitor of his former employer until the non-compete period had expired. This demonstrates that a well-drafted non-compete clause can be an effective way to protect the interests of an employer.
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The AdTech Challenge: Thriving in an E-commerce World - Jo Farmer, Mark Hersey and Helen Hart write for PLC Magazine
02 November 2021The privacy and other legal challenges that advertisers face in navigating the online advertising industry and, in particular, the use of AdTech.
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Ads & Brands Law Digest: November 2021
01 November 2021Welcome to the November 2021 issue of our monthly Ads & Brands Law Digest.
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How to tell if an 'eco-friendly' firm is greenwashing: Victor Timon comments for RTE
01 November 2021We're seeing more 'eco-friendly’ and ‘all natural' products on our shelves, as consumers demand more sustainable choices. But as companies come under increased pressure to meet their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals, how can we tell if some are twisting the truth?
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Irish Data Protection Commission’s Facebook decision – more unwanted scrutiny from its critics?
29 October 2021In an Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) draft decision, which has been published by Max Schrems’ on his None of your Business website, the DPC has proposed to fine Facebook up to €36 million over the social media giant’s lack of transparency and clarity in informing their users about the legal basis used to process their data. It found that “the lack of transparency goes to the heart of data subject rights and risks undermining their effectiveness by not providing transparent information”.
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Buy Now Pay Later: FCA regulation appears to be looming. What might this mean for those offering this form of payment option?
29 October 2021Businesses that offer regulated credit agreements must be authorised to do so by the UK’s FCA and must comply with relevant FCA rules as well as requirements in the Consumer Credit Act 1974 and subsidiary legislation.
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Jurisdiction Challenges
Inbrief
28 October 2021Where a claim is litigated can be very important. This inbrief provides you with a guide on how to challenge the jurisdiction of the English courts if a claim is started here. We also highlight the steps that can be taken in England if a claim is commenced elsewhere, even though you believe it should be litigated or arbitrated in England.
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Enforcing arbitral awards in England & Wales
Inbrief
28 October 2021Where a party has obtained a favourable arbitration award in a jurisdiction other than England and Wales and the respondent to those arbitration proceedings has assets in this jurisdiction, the successful party may wish to enforce the arbitration award here. This guide will consider the steps that the successful party must take in order to be able to do so.