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Long Covid – what we know now
09 August 2022
As a recent tribunal case concludes that “Long Covid” can be considered a disability under the Equality Act, research indicates that the condition is significantly impacting almost 3% of the population. This article explores what this means for employers.
What will Liz Truss mean for employment law?
05 September 2022
Liz Truss has now been confirmed as the next UK prime minister. This article takes a look at some of the commitments that she has made so far and what her leadership could mean for employers and employees.
What's the meaning of a football transfer?
21 September 2022
Those involved with football transfers will be familiar with sell-on clauses given that they are widely used in the world of professional football. The purpose of a sell on clause is simple.
What might the Brexit Freedoms Bill mean for employment law?
23 September 2022
No more right to paid holiday. Goodbye TUPE. Farewell limits on working hours. This article takes a first look at the government’s Brexit Freedoms Bill and the potentially major implications for UK employment law.
Sports Q&A: What is a DAO and how are they relevant to sport?
26 September 2022
Decentralised Autonomous Organisations (DAOs) are a creature of Web3. The theory goes that they are membership-led bodies, which can operate as decentralised corporations in the digital, blockchain-supported world, independent of real world regulation. The paradigm DAO is transparent and self-governing without outside government interference and no power held by any executive or management board. The reality is, currently, somewhat different (see further below).
Hong Kong Government lifts compulsory quarantine requirement – what employers need to know
27 September 2022
New relaxed rules for inbound travellers
Digital Markets Act comes into force – what does it do?
27 October 2022
The Digital Markets Act (DMA) has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union and will enter into force on 1 November 2022 – but what does it do?
Tax rules for employment intermediaries - what this means for agencies and employment businesses
31 October 2022
Over recent years a number of anti-avoidance measures have been introduced in a bid to tackle “disguised employment”. Disguised employment refers to those situations where arrangements are implemented to falsely treat employees or workers as self-employed, primarily to gain a tax or National Insurance Contributions (NICs) advantage.
What might the Brexit Freedoms Bill mean for employment law in Northern Ireland?
01 November 2022
A major shake-up of Northern Irish employment legislation is on the cards, complicated by there being no functioning Northern Ireland Executive, or Assembly in Northern Ireland.
Inflation, interest rates & money markets - what are the implications for real estate?
23 November 2022
The economic impacts of the former chancellor’s ‘fiscal statement’ of 23rd September, the subsequent u-turns and the resulting uncertainty and market disruption, continue to reverberate and have increased the chance of house price falls to a level not seen since 1990.
What’s the value in updating my articles of association?
01 December 2022
There is no obligation to keep your articles of association (articles) up to date but there are benefits. It would be cost effective to update your articles to reflect, and take advantage of, the current statutory regime, most notably the Companies Act 2006 (the Act) which replaced the Companies Act 1985. This guide explains why.
What’s happening in employment law in Northern Ireland in 2023?
04 January 2023
With the continuing lack of a functioning Executive and Assembly in Northern Ireland, employment law remains more or less in stalemate. That said, the active post-Brexit reform agenda impacts Northern Ireland and the decision in an important holiday pay case is expected. Here’s our annual round-up of what to expect.
What's happening in employment law in Ireland in 2023
05 January 2023
The whirlwind of workplace and employment law developments we saw in 2022 is set to continue with multiple proposals for reform in the pipeline, including requirements on employers to deal with flexible and remote work requests, the introduction of a national living wage and other reforms flowing from the EU. Here’s our annual round-up of what to expect.
What’s happening in immigration law in 2023?
05 January 2023
Employers may receive mixed messages on immigration in 2023 as the Government grapples with addressing skills shortages while aiming to bring down net migration. As the recession bites, the Home Office may step up compliance activities for sponsors and on right to work.
What’s happening in employment law in 2023?
05 January 2023
There’s lots happening in employment law all of a sudden. 2023 looks set to be a year in which major employment law changes are shaped and fleshed out. From the post-Brexit reform agenda to a series of private members’ bills, key caselaw decisions to other planned developments, there is much change on the horizon, and little time for us to get our heads around it. Here’s our annual round-up of what to expect.
Online regulation – what’s coming up?
11 January 2023
In an increasingly complex legal and regulatory landscape, ensuring you understand and are prepared for the most up-to-date regulatory changes will be key to future-proofing your business.
Advertising Regulation – what’s coming up?
11 January 2023
In an increasingly complex legal and regulatory landscape, ensuring you are prepared for the latest regulatory changes will be key to future-proofing your business.
What’s happening in immigration in Ireland in 2023
24 January 2023
The Employment Permits Bill 2022 promises to make the permit system more responsive to Ireland’s evolving labour market. We look at how proposals under the Bill, and other recent developments, will impact on workplace planning and operations for employers.
Gender pay gap reporting and startups: what are the issues?
15 February 2023
The gender pay gap in UK startups is around 25% - much higher than the UK average. Why is it so high and what can startups do about it?
AI 101: What are the key data privacy risks and rewards for this new tech?
23 February 2023
This is the fifth article in our “AI 101” series, where the team at Lewis Silkin will unravel the legal issues involved in the development and use of AI text and image generation tools.