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Managing ill health and disability
07 August 2023The management of ill health and disability raises problems that employers have to grapple with on a daily basis. Minimising the cost and inconvenience of ill health in the workforce, whilst ensuring compliance with legal obligations, requires both a clear understanding of the relevant legal principles and a co-ordinated approach.
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Settlement agreements
07 August 2023First introduced by statute in 1993, settlement agreements (previously known as compromise agreements) have become increasingly common as a means for an employer and employee to settle claims and/or effect a clean break from the employment relationship.
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Illegal working civil penalties set to triple from 2024
08 August 2023From the start of 2024, the maximum civil penalty for employing an illegal worker will be raised from £20,000 to £60,000. The Home Office also intends to consult on strengthening sponsor compliance action where illegal working is found. Employers should act now to bolster their right to work checking processes to minimise the risk of incurring penalties and being subject to sponsor compliance action.
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UK visa requirements for offshore workers
09 August 2023Employers of workers within 12 nautical miles of the UK landmass must ensure that appropriate UK right to work is in place, and may be required to notify the Home Office of workers arrival in, and departure from, UK waters. All individual workers employed within the 12 nautical miles need a visa unless they are a British or Irish citizen, and are also subject to notification requirements.
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Second-stage consultation launched on significant reforms to European Works Councils
18 August 2023The European Commission has published a second-stage consultation of the European social partners on strengthening social dialogue through a revision of the European Works Council Directive. Whilst draft legislation has still not been published, the reforms being contemplated would have profound implications for all businesses with a European Works Council.
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Three reasons the EU Settlement Scheme is still relevant for employers
21 August 2023It is now over two years since the main application deadline for applications to the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS). However, recent changes to policies on pre-settled status extensions, late applications and ongoing right to work considerations mean that understanding the EUSS is still very relevant for employers. In this article we flag some aspects for employers to be aware of and act on.
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National Security And Investment Act 2021
01 September 2023The National Security and Investment Act 2021 (“NSI Act”) provides the UK government with new powers to scrutinise investments on national security grounds. The regime set out in the NSI Act came into force on 4 January 2022.
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Being a witness in the Employment Tribunal
06 September 2023This Inbrief provides an outline guide to being a witness at the Employment Tribunal, covering what to expect and tips on giving evidence both in person and online. 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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UK Government consults on consumer law reform
11 September 2023Even before the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill (DMCC Bill) completes its passage through the UK parliament, the UK Government is consulting on further consumer law reform. A key purpose of the legislation under review in the consultation is to ensure consumers are provided with timely and relevant information when making decisions.
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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.
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Recent High Court decision refining on Finney and S73 changes affecting operative wording
12 September 2023On 6 September, the High Court handed down judgment in R (Fiske) v Test Valley Borough Council [2023] EWHC 2221 (Admin), to quash a decision granting planning permission pursuant to S73 TCPA 1990 for a solar farm development in the Test Valley.
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A brief guide to the Employment Tribunal process
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
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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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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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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Sustainability and Real Estate Glossary
05 October 2023Sustainability can be a complicated topic. To help demystify it for you, we’ve put together a glossary of key terminology used when discussing sustainability and real estate.
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Migration Advisory Committee recommends sweeping changes to Shortage Occupation List
12 October 2023The Migration Advisory Committee MAC released its full review of the Shortage Occupation List for the Skilled Worker route on 3 October 2023. Key recommendations include the abolition of the shortage list and to allow asylum-seekers with the right to work to occupy any job.
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Further changes to SMS updating requirements for employers
17 October 2023The Home Office has announced two important changes that impact employers who hold a licence to sponsor overseas workers. Authorising Officers and Key Contacts on sponsor licences will be asked to provide their national insurance number. Sponsors registered with Companies House will be asked to provide their Companies House reference number.
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Big Immigration Health Surcharge increase for Q1 2024
24 October 2023The Immigration Health Surcharge will increase from 16 January 2024 at the earliest. The new yearly rate for most affected applicants will jump from £624 to £1,035. Employers and affected applicants should consider applying ahead of the rise where possible.
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The new law on sexual harassment has been passed
27 October 2023The new law on prevention of sexual harassment has received Royal Assent. What do employers need to know, and what should they be doing now?