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Home Office strategy statement on legal migration and border control – what’s in it?
03 June 2021
As part of the government’s ‘new plan for immigration’ the Home Office released a strategy statement on 24 May 2021 setting out its plans for legal migration and border control. It provides an overview of what is an ambitious programme of change, spanning both operational and policy transformation.
Gender pay gap reporting in Ireland – what’s the latest?
24 June 2021
The passing of the Gender Pay Gap Information Bill by the Dáil last month has pushed the preparations for gender pay gap reporting further up the to do list for many organisations. This article takes a look at the Bill and explains what employers need to know.
End of lockdown restrictions – what should employers be thinking about?
08 July 2021
The 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.
New apprenticeship funding rules – what’s changing?
15 July 2021
Employers 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.
What is the impact of Brexit on commercial contracts?
17 August 2021
In the commercial law field, contract audits are advisable and the application of the E-Commerce Directive will be affected.
What is the impact of Brexit in the Advertising, Market and Media sectors?
17 August 2021
Broadly speaking, Brexit does not have any major immediate effect on the way that regulators such as the Advertising Standards Authority, Ofcom and the Competition & Markets Authority operate in these sectors. Regulators will still cooperate with European regulators but not to the same extent.
Employment Tribunal rulings on Covid-19 issues – what can we learn?
02 September 2021
The pandemic required many employers to make difficult decisions in unprecedented and rapidly evolving circumstances, giving rise to concerns this would lead to a deluge of Employment Tribunal claims. We look at some of the early cases to see what lessons can be learnt when planning for a return to work.
Buy Now Pay Later: FCA regulation appears to be looming. What might this mean for those offering this form of payment option?
29 October 2021
Businesses 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.
Gender pay gap reporting in Northern Ireland: what’s the latest?
03 November 2021
What 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.
What can we expect from the new Global Business Mobility route?
17 November 2021
The Home Office is due to launch the new Global Business Mobility route in Spring 2022. Last month the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) gave recommendations on certain aspects of the route, and these are currently under consideration by the Home Office. In this article we look at what we do (and don’t) know about the likely shape of the new category.
Sports Q&A - Transgender athletes: What do the IOC's new guidelines mean for sports organisations?
13 December 2021
In November, the International Olympic Committee released new guidance which says there should be no assumption that a transgender athlete automatically has an unfair advantage in female events. In this Q&A, Anna Bond and James Garmston dive deep into the new guidelines to ensure you fully understand what they mean for your organisation.
What’s happening in immigration law in 2022?
04 January 2022
The coming year includes some welcome pro-immigration reforms which should give businesses and individuals more options and a better user experience than currently.
What’s happening in employment law in 2022?
05 January 2022
The Covid-19 pandemic continues to dominate the agenda, but employers can still expect both legislative and caselaw developments across all areas of employment law.
What should I look out for in a club sponsorship contract?
16 March 2022
Q: Our local rugby team has lost its shirt sponsor and we’ve been offered a deal if we can make a quick decision. What are the key things to look out for in a sponsorship contract?
What Hong Kong employers need to know about the Employment (Amendment) Bill 2022
21 March 2022
The government recently published the Employment (Amendment) Bill 2022 to amend the Employment Ordinance (“Amendment”). The Amendment will come into force on a date to be determined after it is enacted by the Legislative Council and it is expected that this will take place soon. The Amendment is a timely response to the outbreak of the fifth wave of COVID-19 in Hong Kong and this article summarises what employers need to know.
An insight to what's happening in immigration law 2022
28 April 2022
Immigration law changes continue at a pace during 2022 and employers need to be aware of key recent and upcoming developments.
HR and ESG due diligence in M&A: what are the current trends?
26 May 2022
2022 is shaping up to be another supercharged year for M&A deals. This article explores how the people aspects of due diligence are evolving in the UK and elsewhere in Europe, alongside the trend towards greater sustainability and focus on ESG issues.
Diversity monitoring: what to collect and how to comply with the law
19 June 2022
To improve the diversity of your workforce, you need to measure it, and this means collecting and monitoring data. But what questions should you ask employees about their individual characteristics and how can you handle that information lawfully? This article takes an in-depth look at these questions.
Employment law across the globe - what's happened and what's coming up?
20 June 2022
Our round-up of key developments in employment law since our last conference in February 2021.
What to expect from revisions to the NPPF and other policy changes this summer: Sara Hanrahan comments for Planning Magazine
06 July 2022
The levelling up bill includes a section on digitalising the planning system. Last Autumn, the government launched the PropTech Engagement Fund to support the widespread adoption of digital citizen engagement tools and services within the planning process. The second round of projects was announced in June. Some of the results of this initiative are expected in September.