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Social media platforms under increasing pressure to protect users from harm
21 March 2019For many of us, using social media has become an integral part of life. However we are increasingly aware of the impact of social media on mental health and the harm that can be caused from exposure to certain content which is easily accessible online, as well as the harm that can be caused from misuse of personal data and data breaches. Access to content promoting terrorism and the increasing prevalence of ‘fake news’ and hate speech have all made headlines recently.
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New Employment Permits Regulations in Ireland
16 April 2019The Employment Permits (Amendment) Regulations 2019 ('the Regulations') will take effect from 22 April 2019. They will be a welcome relief in certain sectors struggling to fill roles with EEA citizens.
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European Court rules that employers must keep records of actual time worked
16 May 2019The European Court of Justice (“ECJ”) has ruled that employers must keep a record of all hours worked by their workers each day, in order to ensure compliance with the rules on maximum weekly working time and rest breaks.
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The EU gets Transparent and Predictable
14 June 2019The EU’s Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions Directive - long in the gestation – is on the brink of becoming law. We look at what it means.
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UK CAC upholds the relocation of European Works Council arrangements to Ireland due to Brexit
21 June 2019The Central Arbitration Committee (“CAC”) has ruled that multinational companies headquartered outside of the European Union are not prohibited from relocating their European Works Council (“EWC”) arrangements from the UK in anticipation of Brexit. Relocation does not undermine employees’ information and consultation rights and is in accordance with the fundamental EU law principle of freedom of establishment.
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The EU adopts a work-life balance directive
21 June 2019The Directive, which brings in new rights for carers and working parents, must be implemented in all EU member states by the middle of 2022. We look at what it means for employers.
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Response published to consultation on misuse of confidentiality clauses
25 July 2019As part of a flurry of responses and new consultations issued in the last days of Theresa May’s Government, the response to the consultation on measures to prevent misuse of confidentiality clauses in the workplace has been published. It sets out a number of significant legislative proposals which, when implemented, will necessitate redrafting of these clauses in both employment contracts and settlement agreements.
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Women and Equalities Committee proposes radical changes to enforcement of discrimination law
02 August 2019A “fundamental shift” is required in the way discrimination claims are brought so individuals do not carry the burden of enforcing their rights, a report by the Women and Equalities Committee (“WEC”) has recommended. Instead, the WEC has said that the Equalities and Human Rights Commission (“EHRC”) must “overcome its timidity” and be bolder in using its existing powers.
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EWCs cannot slow down managerial decision-making
02 August 2019In the UK’s first appeal case on the operation of a European Works Council (“EWC”), the Employment Appeal Tribunal (“EAT”) has ruled that EWCs cannot slow down managerial decision-making by delaying the provision of an opinion after being informed and consulted.
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Populism and employment law
02 September 2019This study of the impact of the recent emergence of ‘populist’ political parties on global employment law is based on a survey of 11 jurisdictions where populism is assessed to be a significant political force. It was produced in collaboration with Ius Laboris member firms in those countries.
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Migration Advisory Committee publishes call for evidence on salary thresholds
16 September 2019The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has issued a call for evidence from employers and other stakeholders, to feed into its consideration of what salary thresholds should be put in place for skilled workers under the post-Brexit immigration system. The scope of the Government’s commission to the MAC also includes a consideration of adding points-based eligibility criteria for skilled worker visas.
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Travel to the EEA for British citizens after a no-deal Brexit
26 September 2019Despite many of Brexit’s particulars remaining up in the air, with 31 October fast approaching it is crucial to be aware of a no-deal Brexit’s implications for British citizens intending to travel to the EEA.
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Judges are workers protected by whistleblowing law
22 October 2019The Supreme Court (“SC”) has ruled that judges are workers under whistleblowing legislation and so are protected from being treated badly for making a protected disclosure.
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Home Office publishes Immigration Rules covering no-deal Brexit
28 October 2019On 24 October the Home Office laid a new Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules, to cover the situation where the UK leaves the EU on a no-deal basis, either on 31 October 2019 or at a later date.
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Green politics and employment law
30 October 2019This study of the impact of Green politics on global employment law is based on a survey of 13 jurisdictions. It was produced in collaboration with Ius Laboris member firms in those countries.
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The year ahead for immigration
07 January 2020With the new Conservative Government now bedding in and the Withdrawal Agreement Bill proceeding through Parliament, Brexit is all but certain to be going ahead at end of this month.
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Retaining key employees
09 January 2020Businesses’ Human Resources Departments constantly invest time in developing initiatives for talent acquisition and key staff retention, including reviews of appraisals systems and training opportunities. In this month’s bulletin, we would like to introduce two examples regarding the “election".
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Dispute Resolution Update - January 2020
16 January 2020Welcome to our January 2020 Dispute Resolution Update. We’ve included articles on a range of disputes, including summaries of recent cases and guides on key aspects of dispute resolution. With an increasingly globalised and fast changing environment, disputes are an inevitable part of business. Not only can we help resolve disputes once they arise, we also work with our clients to reduce the risk of litigation. If you have any feedback, comments or queries let us know by contacting Rachel Rooksby.
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Housekeeping reminder for Tier 2 and 5 sponsors
20 January 2020If you are a sponsor under Tier 2 of the Points-Based System, you should recently have received your annual email from the Home Office to remind you to submit your annual CoS allocation request. We can help you to submit your request, or if you have not received the email, we can follow this up for you.
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Data protection update for HR
23 January 2020Welcome to the autumn season of breakfast updates and halfday workshops. This programme is aimed mainly at HR managers and those with equivalent experience of dealing with workplace employment issues – but we’d be delighted to welcome you whatever your background or grounding in employment law.