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Ius Laboris Legal HR Summit
04 November 2020
The Legal HR summit hosted by our global partners, is a two-day online programme in which leaders and employment lawyers address the future of the working world, and business insiders provide insights into the practical challenges they are facing.
Lewis Silkin recognised in The Times Best Law Firms 2021
06 November 2020
We are happy to announce that Lewis Silkin has been recognised in The Times Best Law Firms 2021, a list of the top 200 legal practices in England and Wales for Employment; Entertainment & Sport; Intellectual Property; and Technology, Media & Telecoms.
Home Office issues new guidance for sponsors
23 November 2020
The guidance replaces the Tier 2 and 5 sponsor guidance. It covers the Skilled Worker, Intra-Company Transfer and Temporary Worker routes and is intended to provide information on sponsorship when these routes are launched from 1 December 2020.
Employment law in Philippines - an overview
01 December 2020
Despite the lingering global economic slowdown, the Philippine economy has outperformed most of its ASEAN neighbours.
Employment law in Australia - an overview
01 December 2020
Despite the economic slowdown in Australia over the last few years, real GDP has grown by 3.1% year on year and is expected to remain stable at this mark for the remainder of 2016 and 2017.
Lewis Silkin Ireland signs Pro Bono Pledge
02 December 2020
Lewis Silkin Ireland is a founding signatory to Pro Bono Pledge Ireland, the first collaborative effort in Ireland to articulate the shared professional responsibility of lawyers to promote access to justice and provide pro bono legal assistance to those in need. The Pledge sets out the core values of such work to assist those who undertake it and their clients.
What you need to know about Brexit and patents Paul Williams and Michael Szlesinger write for IAM
09 December 2020
In this article for IAM, Paul Williams and Michael Szlesinger outline some changes that patent applicants and practitioners have to look forward to in the new year.
Right to work checks beyond 2020
10 December 2020
We are the last few weeks away from the end of the transition period and leaving freedom of movement behind. Although employers will be busy getting to grips with the post-Brexit immigration system, what we are seeing is that they are very concerned about what changes they need to make to their right to work check procedures, and when.
Requirements for British nationals working in the EEA from 1 January 2021
10 December 2020
The UK will leave the EU on 1 January 2021 ending free movement of EU nationals. British citizens’ rights to live and work in EU countries will also be restricted.
Lewis Silkin co-authors white paper on harassment
10 December 2020
Richard Miskella has partnered with Neta Meidav of Vault Platform to prepare a paper on the EHRC guidance on harassment at work and how digital reporting tools can help.
Some EEA nationals must return to the UK by 31 December 2020 to settle under EU Settlement Scheme
21 December 2020
During the course of 2020, many EEA nationals who have been living in the UK have moved abroad due to reasons relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. In important guidance issued by the Home Office on 15 December 2020, the Home Office has confirmed that the normal rules on absences will be applied when assessing eligibility for pre-settlement and settlement under the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS). What this means is that some EEA nationals will need to return to the UK by 11 pm on 31 December 2020 if they wish to avoid losing their eligibility for pre-settled and/or settled status under the scheme.
How Brexit affects UK immigration to Ireland
31 December 2020
As of 1 January 2021, British nationals visiting or working in the European Economic Area (EEA) will be restricted. With Schengen rules being introduced for visitors and work visas being required elsewhere in the EEA, we consider what the end of free movement looks like for British nationals looking to visit or work in Ireland and some further updates to Ireland’s immigration and work permit schemes.
Employment law in Vietnam - an overview
04 January 2021
Over the past few decades, Vietnam has moved from a centrally-based economy to one with significant market features.
Government imposes moratorium on statutory demands and winding up petitions
07 January 2021
The government has introduced a temporary ban on commercial property landlords from issuing statutory demands and winding-up petitions against tenant companies unable to pay amounts owed under their lease due to coronavirus.
Tech Predictions 2021
11 January 2021
Yes, it’s that time of year to grab a cuppa and immerse yourself in learning about how tech might change your 2021. Now, we know it’s easy to be a little glum if stuck working from home, but amazing businesses thrive on a bold vision, focus, drive and positivity. That’s our spirit as we go into 2021. We hope you will join us on the tech discovery journey.
Lewis Silkin gears up for growth with partner hires across three offices
11 January 2021
New partners appointed in London, Cardiff and Hong Kong
Advertising and Marketing Annual Review
12 January 2021
Advertising & Marketing - Annual Review: The highs and lows of 2020 and a look at what 2021 may bring
European Works Councils under Irish Law
14 January 2021
European Works Councils are the only legally-mandated bodies for transnational information and consultation with employees in the world.
Siobhra was on RTE TV News talking about the governments plans to promote remote working
18 January 2021
Síobhra Rush was on RTÉ TV News talking about the government’s plans to promote remote working during the pandemic.
Right to work checks for EEA nationals during the first half of 2021
19 January 2021
The Home Office has confirmed that there will be no change to the right to work check procedure for EEA nationals who start work in the UK between 1 January 2021 and 30 June 2021 (the post-transition ‘grace period’), but has left the question of what to do when an EEA national does not have the right to work unanswered.