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Processing personal data and consent in the employment context – what are the issues?

07 August 2019

The Hellenic Data Protection Authority has imposed a €150,000 fine against an employer which had inappropriately relied on consent as the lawful basis for processing employee data. This decision is an important reminder for employers and data controllers on the limitations of using consent as a valid basis for processing employee data in the post- 25 May 2018 EU General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) landscape.

Hong Kong HR Breakfast Club - The changing face of employment - What employers should know

11 September 2019

What's on the agenda for employment and immigration law this Autumn?

19 September 2019

Colin Leckey provides a brief summary of what's on the horizon.

Election manifestos – what are the main parties pledging on employment issues?

27 November 2019

Despite the dominance of Brexit, employment issues are one of the main election battlegrounds for all of the major political parties. There is a particular focus on current hot topics, including insecure work and the gig economy, addressing gender (and other) pay gaps, and new mechanisms for enforcing employment rights.

The Esports Gold Rush – What Do ‘Traditional Sports’ Need to Consider?

29 November 2019

Everybody wants a piece of the esports pie, and the International Cycling Union (ICU) is the latest to make its move. The world governing body of cycling has teamed up with Zwift - the innovative online platform which allows riders to compete against each other in a virtual world - to host the world’s very first ‘cycling esport world championships’ in 2020.

Sports Q&A - Athlete Unions: What do I need to know?

02 December 2019

What is to come for employment law (under a Conservative government)?

13 December 2019

The general election has produced a decisive Conservative win with Boris Johnson as Prime minister – what will this mean for employment law?

What a Conservative Government means for immigration law

13 December 2019

Having fought his campaign on the promise to “get Brexit done” it is now certain that Mr Johnson will take the UK out of the EU. With a 78 seat majority Mr Johnson plans to bring his Withdrawal Agreement Bill back to the commons next Friday and pave the way for the UK to leave the EU on 31 January 2020. Given his clear majority, it now seems certain we will leave with the deal currently negotiated.

Sports Q&A - What does Brexit mean for football transfers?

07 January 2020

Brexit finally does mean Brexit. The 2019 general election returned a Conservative government with a mandate to – as we repeatedly heard throughout the campaign – Get Brexit Done. What this means in the short term is that the UK will formally leave the EU on 31 January 2020.

Vegans protected by the Equality Act - what does it mean for employers?

07 January 2020

Ethical veganism can be a philosophical belief that is protected under the Equality Act, according to an Employment Tribunal (“ET”) in the widely-reported case brought by Jordi Casamitjana. But what does this actually mean in practice for employers?

Brexit: What will happen on 1 February 2020? Andrew Osborne comments for Personnel Today

17 January 2020

Andrew Osborne comments for Personnel Today in an article discussing the EU Settlement Scheme.

Lewis Silkin and Davis & Gilbert Breakfast Briefing: California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) in Practice – What do UK and EU businesses need to do now?

20 January 2020

The CCPA is coming into force on 1 January 2020. It has been described as the next GDPR in terms of impact on privacy practices; and not just in California, but around the globe.

Coronavirus - what should employers do now?

05 February 2020

The coronavirus outbreak throws up numerous employment law issues, including questions about travel, health and safety concerns and discrimination claim risks. From staff who refuse to attend work despite being well, to those who refuse to stay home when sick, what do employers need to know?

The new UK points-based immigration system: further implications and what costs will employers face?

20 February 2020

Andrew Osborne comments in Relocate magazine discussing the newly-proposed UK points-based immigration system and the costs it will bring to employers.

What startups need to know about new UK immigration rules: Andrew Osborne comments in TechWorld

27 February 2020

Andrew Osborne comments for TechWorld in an article discussing the new immigration rules for post-Brexit Britain.

What does Coronavirus mean for the events industry?

03 March 2020

With the number of cases of Coronavirus (known officially as “COVID-19”) continuing to climb, the entertainment industry is starting to feel the impact. A number of musicians have cancelled or postponed concerts in the worst-affected regions, and sporting events including the Chinese Grand Prix and World Athletics Indoor Championships have also been postponed.

Sports Q&A - What should we consider before cancelling a sports event due to Covid-19?

05 March 2020

With the number of cases of Coronavirus continuing to climb, the sports industry is starting to feel the impact. A number of sporting events, such as the Chinese Grand Prix, World Athletics Indoor Championships and Serie A football matches, have been cancelled or postponed. Our Q&A this month sets out some top tips for what you should be thinking about if you're in the unfortunate position of having to consider cancelling an event.

Coronavirus and business to consumer (b2c) contracts: what are the implications?

09 March 2020

As Coronavirus fills up our news feeds, attention is turning to the impact it is having in the workplace and, ultimately, on the provision of goods and services that we all buy and sell as consumers.

Coronavirus - what it actually means for sponsors if 2020’s biggest events are disrupted - Alex Kelham comments for The Drum

11 March 2020

The Tokyo Olympics, Glastonbury, Euro 2020, Cannes Film Festival, SXSW and Cannes Lions. These are some of the major events that hang in the balance as the coronavirus continues its global spread. In this article for The Drum, Alex Kelham comments on how relationships with sponsors will dictate negotiations.