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Tom Heys comments for Bloomberg on Gender Pay Gap reporting figures
05 April 2023Tom Heys has commented in an article for Bloomsburg discussing gender pay gap reporting and the most recent set of statistics published by employers.
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Ali Vaziri comments on the concerns about the growing abilities of chatbots for The Guardian
09 April 2023Concerns are growing about the privacy risks of using AI chatbots, including OpenAI's GPT-4.
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CMA launches consultation on its draft environmental sustainability guidance
12 April 2023The CMA is consulting on its draft guidance on the application of the Chapter 1 prohibition in the Competition Act 1998 (which prohibits agreements between businesses that restrict competition in the UK)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.
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Key considerations for clawing back immigration fees from employees
12 April 2023Businesses 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.
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EHRC letter on sex and the Equality Act
14 April 2023The 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.
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New requirement to report hybrid or remote working patterns for sponsored employees
17 April 2023In 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.
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Consultation launched on significant reforms to European Works Councils
20 April 2023The 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.
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Ethnicity pay gap reporting guidance published
20 April 2023As part of its Inclusive Britain strategy, the government has finally published guidance for employers who wish to report and address their ethnicity pay gaps.
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New ACAS guidance on mental health and reasonable adjustments
20 April 2023The 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.
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Lewis Silkin has advised 365 Retail Markets LLC on its acquisition of Kafoodle
21 April 2023Lewis 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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New guidance on positive action in the workplace
27 April 2023New government guidance on positive action clarifies some key points but stops short of addressing business needs on this issue.
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Lewis Silkin LLP shortlisted for The Lawyer Awards 2023
27 April 2023Lewis Silkin LLP and Farrer & Co have been shortlisted in the Real Estate Team of the Year category in The Lawyer Awards 2023.
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Lewis Silkin continues North of England growth with new Leeds office and partner hire
02 May 2023Lewis Silkin LLP today announces the opening of a new office in Leeds and the appointment of James Keogh as a partner in the firm’s renowned employment law group. He will lead what will initially be a new three-strong team based in the city.
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Alternative dispute resolution in the workplace
02 May 2023Workplace disputes are disruptive and, in many cases, expensive for businesses, particularly if they result in litigation. It will often be in the interests of both parties to a dispute to avoid litigation except as a last resort. This depends on the parties’ understanding that there are alternative means of resolving disputes. There are a range of methods of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) available. Making the appropriate choice at the most suitable point in a dispute gives employers the best chance of keeping cost and workplace disruption to a minimum.
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A Seat in Real Estate
03 May 2023Practising Commercial Real Estate is far from what you may have initially thought it to be!
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A Seat in Employment
03 May 2023Employment is Lewis Silkin’s largest practice area by headcount, with over 150 lawyers in the team across our seven offices. The team handles a wide variety of exciting and cutting-edge employment work, and there’s plenty to get involved with!
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A Seat in Corporate
03 May 2023The Corporate team is a really friendly group with teams based across the London, Cardiff and Belfast offices. As they tend to only have one or two Trainees, you’ll have the opportunity to work on a variety of deals and understand how (and why) businesses make key decisions, whether they’re just starting out or looking to grow.
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WRC makes first decisions on European Works Councils operating in Ireland
04 May 2023In the first cases decided under Ireland’s legislation on European Works Councils, the Workplace Relations Commission has provided welcome guidance for multinational businesses that moved their European Works Councils to Ireland in light of Brexit.
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How to deal with a right to work information request from the Home Office
04 May 2023The Home Office’s Immigration Enforcement team can issue an Information Request to any employer where employment of an illegal worker is suspected. This is a preliminary step to a potential civil penalty notice being issued, which can be up to £20,000 per illegal worker. It is important to handle these requests proactively because an employer who responds accurately and promptly may receive a reduced penalty or avoid it completely.
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JJ Shaw comments for Vogue Business on AI regulation and what brands need to know
05 May 2023Lewis Silkin's JJ Shaw explores upcoming AI regulation at UK and EU level, the key risks governments are seeking to protect against, and what this could mean for leading brands in the fashion space.