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Lewis Silkin has advised Publicis Groupe on the acquisition of Publicis Sapient AI Labs
19 June 2023
Lewis Silkin has advised Publicis Groupe’s Publicis Sapient, digital transformation company, on the acquisition of Publicis Sapient AI Labs, a provider of predictive analytic solutions based on innovative AI research.
Think twice before filing an employment related claim directly to the High Court
27 June 2023
Lewis Silkin’s litigation team acting for the Defendant was successful in striking out a claim brought before the High Court and also successfully resisted an appeal against the Master’s decision to strike-out the Plaintiff’s claim.
Changes to SMS updating requirements for employers
29 June 2023
The Home Office has confirmed that Key Personnel on sponsor licences will be asked to provide their national insurance number, and also that (contrary to sponsor guidance that was updated in March 2023) sponsors are not required to report hybrid working arrangements for their sponsored workers.
How to deal with a civil penalty notice for illegal working
03 July 2023
The Home Office is currently focusing on identifying and penalising illegal working. Where illegal working is found, an employer may be liable to pay civil penalty of up to £20,000 per illegal worker, and may also suffer adverse consequences for their business. It is therefore beneficial for employers to understand how to deal most effectively with a civil penalty if received.
Lewis Silkin completes deal with MSK to expand IP practice
03 July 2023
Acquisition of specialist patent firm enhances Lewis Silkin’s fast-growing IP group and expertise in tech and life sciences
Lewis Silkin bolsters corporate and professional services teams with partner appointment
05 July 2023
Lewis Silkin has today announced the appointment of corporate and professional practices specialist Chris Hallinan as a partner in the firm’s London office.
5 Key Outtakes from the 2023 Superyacht Investor Conference
10 July 2023
How superyacht owners can maximise emerging trends in the charter market.
Mock Employment Tribunal
11 July 2023
Numbers of Employment Tribunal claims remain high and many hearings are still taking place entirely online.
The Reddit strike and the outer edges of work
12 July 2023
The recent “strike” by Reddit social media moderators offers a fascinating insight into ways the world of work is evolving to offer new opportunities – but also pose new challenges – for organisations and their management. Technological developments are challenging our ability to determine fundamental questions such as – what is work? Who does it? What are the mutual rights and obligations in these novel relationships?
AI regulation around the world
13 July 2023
As usage of AI by businesses and individuals becomes commonplace around the world, governments are getting to grips with what regulations should be imposed.
UK Government announces significant immigration fee rises
17 July 2023
On 13 July 2023, the Government confirmed a raft of immigration fee rises which will place a significant additional cost burden on sponsors and individuals. Although the implementation date has not been announced yet, employers should consider making visa applications early where possible and reviewing budgets and policies for their recruitment and HR.
Pay Transparency Directive FAQs
19 July 2023
The Pay Transparency Directive will create new gender pay gap reporting obligations throughout the EU. In this article, we answer some frequently asked questions about this new legislation.
Immigration Rules updated with effect from July and August 2023
20 July 2023
On 17 July 2023 the Home Office published a Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules, with measures restricting Students switching into work routes becoming effective from 15:00 BST on the same date. Changes to the Skilled Worker Shortage Occupation List are due to go live on 7 August 2023, and changes to the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) on 9 August 2023
Ban on use of agency workers during strikes to be reinstated following government defeat
20 July 2023
The High Court has quashed the regulations introduced by the government last year to permit the use of agency workers during industrial action. What are the implications for employers?
Five countries added to UK visa national list
21 July 2023
Citizens of Dominica, Honduras, Namibia, Timor-Leste (East Timor) and Vanuatu are required to apply for UK visitor visas with effect from 15:00 BST on 19 July 2023 and direct airside transit visas with effect from 20 July 2023. A four-week transition period applies for individuals who hold a confirmed travel booking arranged before this time.
Strikes Bill on minimum service levels becomes law
25 July 2023
The controversial Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023 has been passed after the House of Commons rejected extensive amendments proposed by the House of Lords.
Linda Hynes joins NewsTalk to discuss the European Councils new rules to combat pay discrimination
31 July 2023
The European Council has adopted new rules to combat pay discrimination and help close the gender pay gap in the EU. Under the pay transparency directive, EU companies will be required to share information about how much they pay women and men for work of equal value and take action if their gender pay gap exceeds 5%.
New government consultation launched on occupational health
03 August 2023
The government has launched a new public consultation aimed at increasing take up of occupational health services and addressing the workforce capacity of occupational health providers. We look at what the government consultation covers and the possible implications for employers.
Termination of employment
03 August 2023
Terminating employment can create several tricky issues for the employer, including claims of wrongful or unfair dismissal. To minimise the likelihood of such claims, and to ensure that the process is managed in the best possible way, it is important that employers are alive to the issues that may arise if a contract of employment is terminated. See also our Inbrief on Settlement agreements, which looks at the most common means for employers and employees to settle claims and/or effect a clean break from the employment relationship.
A Seat in Dispute Resolution
04 August 2023
The Dispute Resolution team are a tight-knit group based across the London and Cardiff offices. There’s usually only one or two Trainees, which means you can get involved with lots of cases on different subject matters with various different team members; they’ll often be in different courts across a wide variety of industries.