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TUPE and offshoring
30 January 2018
In a recent case, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (“EAT”) was asked to consider the application of TUPE in the context of an offshoring of services and whether a transferring employee was entitled to protection of his salary terms if he relocated to the new place of operations in the transferee’s home jurisdiction.
Further clarity on relevance of TUPE following a share sale
31 January 2018
How relevant is TUPE in the context of a share sale? A recent decision of the Employment Appeal Tribunal (“EAT”) provides a reminder that TUPE can easily come into play when a buyer is considering what to do with its newly acquired subsidiary. In this case, the buyer’s actions led to an unexpected TUPE transfer and a £3.5 million bill.
Creating a lasting change - an open letter
01 February 2018
2017 was the year women’s workplace issues dominated the public conversation.
Employment status
02 February 2018
Employment status is important because an individual’s legal rights, protections and obligations will depend upon which class he or she falls into.
Lewis Silkin announces Anthony Van Hoffen as real estate partner
12 February 2018
LONDON – Top 100 UK law firm Lewis Silkin LLP today announces the appointment of Anthony Van Hoffen as a partner in the firm’s Real Estate legal practice group.
Update on the new tax rules for payments in lieu of notice
16 February 2018
New tax rules will mean that income tax and national insurance contributions (“NICs”) must be paid on all payments in lieu of notice (“PILONs”) with effect from 6 April 2018.
Zero hours contracts
27 February 2018
Zero hours contracts allow organisations to hire individuals without guaranteeing them any work.
Remix to Transition
02 March 2018
This week the government released a new proposal on EU citizens arriving in the UK during the Brexit 'transition period', which is set to run for about two years after the UK leaves the EU in March 2019.
HR Academy - March 2018
05 March 2018
Do you wish you had more time to focus on developments in employment law? Do you want to refresh your knowledge in core areas, or enhance the skills of members of your team? Would you like to learn in a practical way from specialist employment lawyers and your fellow HR professionals?
Agency workers
06 March 2018
The Agency Workers Regulations 2010 (“the Regulations”) have had a significant impact on the temporary working industry in the UK .
Directors held to be trustees of company property
08 March 2018
The Supreme Court has held that directors should be treated as being in possession of company property from the time of their appointment because, as fiduciary stewards they are trustees of trust property within the meaning of section 21(1)(b) of the Limitation Act 1890 (“the Act”).
An inspirational woman ahead of her time
08 March 2018
On International Women’s Day, it seems appropriate to reflect on an extraordinary woman who has led an extraordinary life - Dame Stephanie Shirley.
Lewis Silkin to expand into Ireland
15 March 2018
Leading law firm Lewis Silkin LLP today announces the establishment of a new office in Dublin and the expansion of its role within Ius Laboris, the world’s leading employment law practice.
Brexit priorities for HR with a year to go
21 March 2018
The United Kingdom will leave the European Union in just over a year’s time on 29 March 2019, in the absence of an agreement to defer the separation. It seems probable there will be a 21-month transitional period, during which EU laws will continue to apply and business will have time to adapt to a post-Brexit world.
Workplace Relations Commission Code of Practice on Longer Working
28 March 2018
At the end of 2017, the Workplace Relations Commission published a Code of Practice on Longer Working (the “Code”). The Code contains guidance for employers and employees on managing the run up to retirement and dealing with requests to work beyond retirement. This has been an area of increasing focus for employers over recent years as the proportion of older workers continues to rise.
Lewis Silkin to expand into Ireland with Dublin office
29 March 2018
Leading law firm Lewis Silkin LLP today announces the establishment of a new office in Dublin and the expansion of its role within Ius Laboris, the world’s leading employment law practice.
Buying a business in the UK
01 April 2018
This guide is intended to assist potential buyers, who are from overseas, and have not been through the process of buying a business in the UK before and want to know a little more about what to expect. English company law does not impose any restrictions on foreigners acquiring an interest in domestic companies. These notes assume that the target business is owned by a private limited company incorporated in England, with several individual shareholders.
Lewis Silkin promotes four to partner across UK and Hong Kong
04 April 2018
Law firm Lewis Silkin LLP has today announced the promotion of four new partners across its offices, including two in London, and one each in Cardiff and Hong Kong.
Jurisdiction Challenges
09 April 2018
Where a claim is litigated can be very important. This inbrief provides you with a guide on how to challenge the jurisdiction of the English courts if a claim is started here. We also highlight the steps that can be taken in England if a claim is commenced elsewhere, even though you believe it should be litigated or arbitrated in England.
HMRC publishes guidance on new PILON tax rules but uncertainty remains
12 April 2018
HM Revenue & Customs has published guidance on the new rules that require income tax and national insurance contributions (NICs) to be paid on all payments in lieu of notice (“PILONS”) with effect from 6 April 2018.