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  • Linda Hynes and Declan Groarke discuss the Employment Permits Bill 2022 on The HR Room Podcast

    23 March 2023

    Linda Hynes and Declan Groarke were guests on The HR Room Podcast series by Insight HR. In this episode, Linda and Declan discussed the Employment Permits Bill 2022, exploring what impact it has for employers and the immigration and permits system in Ireland.

  • TCLS LIVE

    28 March 2023

    Join The Collective by Lewis Silkin for an exclusive evening exploring some of the strategies, opportunities and challenges that luxury, lifestyle and business-led brands need to understand in 2023.

  • Mathew Forde comments on EU plans to crackdown on greenwashing for The Times

    28 March 2023

    EU rules are set to rinse away Greenwashing by heavily scrutinising the words used in advertising and marketing to ensure companies back up their claims with data and scientific evidence if they claim to be ‘carbon neutral’ or ‘greener’.

  • A guide to networking events

    29 March 2023

    Networking is a great opportunity for you to gain an insight into a firm's culture, build connections and find out more about what it's like to work at a firm. Networking events may be held in-person or virtually and will be incredibly beneficial in helping you decide whether or not it’s the firm for you.

  • When Less Means More

    29 March 2023

    Change is afoot for those looking to benefit from Multiple Dwellings Relief (MDR). MDR has long been a help in keeping SDLT manageable for certain complex residential purchases.

  • Contributing to CSR as a Trainee

    29 March 2023

    Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) at Lewis Silkin is all about the impact the firm has on the world around us. The approach to CSR at Lewis Silkin is one that truly reflects the firm’s values of bravery and kindness, and takes a variety of forms. As a trainee, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved in from day one!

  • Frequently asked questions on termination payments

    29 March 2023

    Our FAQs Inbrief looks at some of the common tax questions that arise on termination of employment.

  • Lewis Silkin announces partner promotions for 2023

    03 April 2023

    Four promoted from across the firm’s specialist practice groups.

  • Neurodiversity and discrimination examined in the Employment Appeal Tribunal

    04 April 2023

    The EAT upheld an employment tribunal’s decision that a neurodivergent claimant had not been discriminated against because of something arising in consequence of his disability. But, whilst unsuccessful in his primary claim, the claimant still received an award of over £20,000 for victimisation. We explore the practical and legal issues that arose during his employment and how employers could better support neurodivergent employees.

  • Immigration restrictions on employment in the UK and consequences of breach

    04 April 2023

    The Home Office has capability to scrutinise whether individuals with limited immigration permission are complying with any immigration conditions that restrict or prohibit employment in the UK. In this article, we look at this issue with a focus on how employment is defined, methods of detection, consequences of breach and how to minimise risk.

  • Tom Heys comments for Bloomberg on Gender Pay Gap reporting figures

    05 April 2023

    Tom Heys has commented in an article for Bloomsburg discussing gender pay gap reporting and the most recent set of statistics published by employers.

  • Ali Vaziri comments on the concerns about the growing abilities of chatbots for The Guardian

    09 April 2023

    Concerns are growing about the privacy risks of using AI chatbots, including OpenAI's GPT-4.

  • CMA launches consultation on its draft environmental sustainability guidance

    12 April 2023

    The CMA is consulting on its draft guidance on the application of the Chapter 1 prohibition in the Competition Act 1998 (which prohibits agreements between businesses that restrict competition in the UK) to environmental sustainability agreements.

  • Key considerations for clawing back immigration fees from employees

    12 April 2023

    Businesses increasingly look to protect their investment in sponsored workers with “clawback” agreements, seeking to recoup immigration fees from the employee if employment terminates. With sponsorship on the rise post-Brexit, businesses are asking questions about how to create an effective clawback agreement.

  • EHRC letter on sex and the Equality Act

    14 April 2023

    The Equality and Human Rights Commission has written a letter to Kemi Badenoch (the Minister for Women and Equalities) on the definition of “sex” in the Equality Act 2010.

  • New requirement to report hybrid or remote working patterns for sponsored employees

    17 April 2023

    In new guidance, the Home Office has confirmed that hybrid and remote working locations must be reported for sponsored workers. Sponsors should review the work location information recorded for all sponsored workers and consider making updates on the Sponsor Management System as appropriate.

  • Consultation launched on significant reforms to European Works Councils

    20 April 2023

    The European Commission has published a first-stage consultation of the European social partners (BusinessEurope on the employer side and the European Trade Union Confederation on the employee side) on a proposed revision of the European Works Council Directive. Whilst the consultation process remains at an early stage, the reforms being contemplated would have profound implications for all businesses with a European Works Council as the aim is to strengthen social dialogue.

  • Ethnicity pay gap reporting guidance published

    20 April 2023

    As part of its Inclusive Britain strategy, the government has finally published guidance for employers who wish to report and address their ethnicity pay gaps.

  • New ACAS guidance on mental health and reasonable adjustments

    20 April 2023

    The duty to make reasonable adjustments is a concept familiar to most employers. But new ACAS guidance shines a light on reasonable adjustments for mental health specifically. This publication includes detailed resources to support both employers and employees when handling reasonable adjustments for mental health at work.

  • Lewis Silkin has advised 365 Retail Markets LLC on its acquisition of Kafoodle

    21 April 2023

    Lewis Silkin has advised leading provider of self-service commerce technology to the foodservice industry – 365 Retail Markets LLC, based in Michigan (USA), on its acquisition of Kafoodle, a UK based food technology company that specialises in menu and kitchen management, nutritional data, and allergy compliance.

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