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What the government’s vow that it no longer wants to ‘rip up’ the system tells us about the forthcoming planning bill: Sara Hanrahan comments for Planning Resource
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21 July 2021The government response to consultation feedback on the planning white paper has been pushed back from its original spring deadline to the autumn, while the housing secretary has promised that ensuing changes will be council-led. Commentators say that a significant government retreat is on the cards.
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Getting ready for office reopening - Employment law considerations infographic
20 July 2021Employers have various issues to consider now that full reopening is permitted from 19 July 2021. Our updated infographic highlights the key issues on re-opening offices with links to supporting guidance.
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Five policy and legislation changes to expect this summer: Sara Hanrahan comments for Planning Resource
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20 July 2021Changes to local plan-making and methods for making developers contribute to the infrastructure that supports their schemes are among the alterations promised for the next few months
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Can my business run a promotion celebrating the Olympics? Alex Kelham writes for The Times
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20 July 2021Many businesses will be buzzing with ideas of how to capitalise on the long-awaited Olympics this month. While you can certainly get into the spirit of it, there are strict rules in place to protect the Olympic and TeamGB brands.
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Protecting staff from social media abuse as important as protecting your brand: Hannah Price and James Storke comment for International Employment Lawyer
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16 July 2021On 11 July 2021, football fans across Europe came together to witness England take on Italy in the final of Euro 2020 at Wembley stadium. An engaging match swayed back and forth between the two sides before eventually going to penalties, where the Italians emerged victorious after three England players missed their spot kicks.
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New apprenticeship funding rules – what’s changing?
15 July 2021Employers will need to comply with new funding rules for apprenticeships starting from the beginning of August if they want to qualify for funding. We explain the main changes.
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End of lockdown restrictions – what does the new workplace safety guidance say?
15 July 2021The government has updated its guidance on how to make workplaces Covid secure from 19 July 2021 when England moves to step 4 and most Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. This article sets out the most important issues for employers to consider in light of the new guidance.
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Right to work checks from 1 July 2021
14 July 2021Procedures for right to work checks have now changed due to the Brexit post-transition grace period ending on 30 June 2021.
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BrewDog’s “toxic” culture claims a cautionary tale for multinational employers: Emma Richardson, Karen Baxter and Catherine Leung comment for International Employment Lawyer
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13 July 2021A “culture of fear” in which workers were bullied and “treated like objects” is how former BrewDog employees have described the management of the multinational brewery and pub chain in an open letter published on Twitter last week.
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Rise in whistleblower and health and safety claims predicted: Laura Farnsworth comments for International Employment Lawyer
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13 July 2021Employment claims linked to covid-19 whistleblowing and health and safety concerns are expected to feature heavily in the next round of UK employment tribunal statistics, while the latest official data from the government shows an unexpected increase in age discrimination disputes.
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Will working-from-anywhere models disrupt global mobility policies? Laura Farnsworth comments for International Employment Lawyer
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13 July 2021A PwC survey from June 2020 found that 27% of employers believed covid-19 would fundamentally impact workforce mobility policies.
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Lewis Silkin’s patent prosecution team goes from strength-to-strength, as recognised by the IAM Patent 1000 2021 rankings.
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12 July 2021As a key part of Lewis Silkin’s complete IP360 offering, its patent prosecution team has achieved notable recognition in the 2021 IAM Patent 1000 rankings.
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Commercial rent — COVID-19 - tenants’ defences fail at first hurdle
09 July 2021Commercial tenants and landlords alike have been eagerly awaiting the outcome of two landmark cases (Commerz Real Investmentgesellschaft mbH v TFS Stores Limited and Bank of New York Mellon (International) Ltd & Others v Cine-UK Ltd & Others) where a number of tenants challenged their liability to pay the rent and other sums under their respective leases based on arguments related to the effects of Covid-19.
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Adjudication
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08 July 2021Adjudication is a mandatory procedure for determining disputes, and was introduced in the construction industry by the Housing Grants, Construction & Regeneration Act 1996 (the “Construction Act”).
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The new Graduate route - considerations for employers and students
08 July 2021The new Graduate route went live on 1 July 2021, opening up a flexible unsponsored route for eligible international students to stay in the UK after graduation. It has some advantages and drawbacks which employers and students should be aware of before deciding whether it is the preferred immigration option in all the circumstances.
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End of lockdown restrictions – what should employers be thinking about?
08 July 2021The government has announced plans to lift the remaining Covid-19 restrictions in England on 19 July 2021, including the instruction to work from home where possible. This article looks at the immediate implications for employers and the issues for which they will need to decide on their approach and prepare.
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ASA cans BrewDog Instagram ad for hard seltzer health benefit claims: Geraint Lloyd-Taylor comments for The Drum
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07 July 2021An ad for beleaguered Scottish beermaker BrewDog has been banned by the Advertising Standards Association (ASA) for claiming the brewer‘s hard seltzer line was ‘healthy‘.
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The menopause: legal and practical issues for Irish employers
06 July 2021In Ireland, nearly 600,000 women are affected by the perimenopause or menopause at any one time. Many in the workforce are therefore affected, so employers need to be aware of the issues and how best to provide support.
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England unlocked: employers need clarity before government lifts Covid restrictions. Lucy Lewis comments for International Employment Lawyer
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06 July 2021The UK government has announced the easing of lockdown restrictions in England from 19 July, controversially bringing an end to mandatory face masks, social distancing, and a requirement to work from home where possible.
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Catherine Hayes discusses the potential extension of mandatory paid breastfeeding breaks at work on Newstalk
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06 July 2021Catherine Hayes and Sharon Behan from La Leche League of Ireland joined Newstalk's The Hard Shoulder to discuss mandatory paid breastfeeding breaks at work.