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The Good Work Plan - first steps down the path
15 May 2019Following the Government’s “Good Work Plan”, published last December, new legislation has recently been made to implement the first of the proposed changes. This article takes stock of the reforms enacted so far, flags some of the practical issues and sums up what’s still to come.
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Automation, AI and emerging technologies: Government’s response to BEIS on future of work
22 May 2020In the wake of the current pandemic, we’ve all experienced how technology can transform our working lives. Whether its video-calling your colleagues, taking part in virtual coffee breaks, or attending events and seminars online.
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Menopause and work
11 October 2022Women over the age of 50 are the fastest growing group in the workforce. As more employees go through the menopause during their working lives, employers need to be aware of the impact in the workplace.
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Future of Work Hub: In Conversation with… Nimmi Patel, Head of Skills, Talent and Diversity at techUK
07 June 2023In the sixth episode of our “In Conversation with…” podcast series for 2023, Lucy Lewis, Partner at Lewis Silkin LLP speaks to Nimmi Patel, Head of Skills, Talent and Diversity at techUK and advisory board member of the Digital Futures at Work Research Centre.
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Menopause at work – FAQs for employers
16 October 2023Demographic shifts and a rising number of menopause-related claims mean that the menopause is something employers will need to increase their focus on in the years ahead. World Menopause Day is held on 18 October every year and is designed to raise awareness of the menopause and the support options available to improve health and wellbeing. To mark this, we have prepared some FAQs for employers when it comes to dealing with menopause in the workplace.
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Furlough and insolvency – administrators cannot furlough staff without adopting their employment contracts
30 April 2020The administrators for Debenhams cannot keep staff on furlough and avoid adopting their employment contracts, according to the latest ruling from the High Court and Court of Appeal. The decision avoids a potential conflict between the rules of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and the ordinary insolvency rules on the order in which creditors can get paid.
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When can a termination discussion be without prejudice?
15 December 2022For a discussion to be “without prejudice” there must be an existing dispute between the parties. A recent EAT case helpfully clarified when a grievance will count as a dispute for these purposes.
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Spring Statement 2022: Brevity is the Soul of Wit
23 March 2022I’m a big fan of 90 minute films, 250 page books and exhibitions comprising precisely two rooms, so it should come as no surprise that I appreciated the Chancellor’s snappy Spring Statement which clocked in at around the 27 minute mark. We’re all busy (and there's not much to report), so my summary of the key tax announcements affecting businesses and entrepreneurs will follow that style.
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Employment Tribunals - will this winter see a flurry of claims?
07 October 2020Imminent changes in Employment Tribunal procedures are likely to reduce case backlogs and lead to claims progressing to a hearing more quickly in a climate in which employment disputes are increasing. How will this affect employers?
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Sports Q&A - Winlink Marketing Limited v The Liverpool Football Club: what are the lessons for sports' right holders and commercial agents?
24 November 2020Disputes over entitlement to commission are common. As we’ll explain below, this case was a clear win for Liverpool FC and will give rights holders encouragement where sponsorship/commercial agents argue for commission on deals that they do little to bring about. However, when you dig into the facts, the case exposes details that provide a harsh lesson for all lawyers, sponsorship experts, and agents working on deals of this nature.
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Windrush Day 2020 - lessons learned?
22 June 2020Windrush Day is a time to celebrate the substantial and ongoing contribution of the Windrush Generation and their descendants, who helped to rebuild the UK after the second world war and who have influenced our social, cultural and political landscape ever since. It is also a time to reflect on righting the wrongs of the Windrush scandal and to focus on the fight against racism.
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Ex-Halliwells partners win immunity from liquidator claims
30 October 2014Clive Greenwood has been quoted in an article by Legal Futures regarding the former Halliwells partners court win.
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Uber drivers win first round in employment status dispute
31 October 2016An employment tribunal has ruled that drivers engaged by Uber are “workers”, not self-employed contractors, meaning they will be entitled to national minimum wage, paid annual leave and whistleblower protection
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Lewis Silkin partners Colin Leckey and Kathryn Weaver win Lexology Client Choice Award
15 November 2022We are delighted to announce that Colin Leckey and Kathryn Weaver have been named winners at the 2022 Lexology Client Choice Awards in the ‘Labour and Employment’ category.
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Hong Kong hit by “city-wide strike” - how should employers respond?
05 August 2019A large number of employees in Hong Kong vowed to participate in a “city-wide strike” today (5 August 2019) in a further attempt to make their political demands heard. What should employers bear in mind from a legal and employee relations standpoint in considering their response?
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Warranty and Indemnity Insurance – the what, why and how of it?
13 June 2017Whilst the use of W&I Insurance in M&A transactions has been available for some time, its use has increased dramatically in the past few years, particularly in the technology, real estate and manufacturing sectors.
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Ethnicity pay gap reporting: why it's not that simple
18 October 2018The Government says it is “time to move to mandatory ethnicity pay reporting”. Last week it launched a consultation on a possible new law.
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Gender pay gap reporting in Ireland: why smaller employers should do a dry run NOW
25 May 2023Smaller employers in Ireland will start to have gender pay gap reporting obligations in 2024. This means that there is only a small window of opportunity to tackle pay gaps and take action on gender diversity, without the fear of having to publicly report potentially uncomfortable statistics.
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On-demand programme services – who is now subject to Ofcom’s ODPS Rules?
15 September 2021On-demand programme services (ODPS) have been regulated for many years now, but since November 2020 the definition of an ODPS has been significantly extended. Guidance issued by Ofcom in September 2021 clarifies who has to notify, and who, therefore, will be regulated as an ODPS. No longer is it just “TV-like” services that are regulated.
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Hong Kong court confirms that a party cannot enforce a contract with a unilateral mistake which he/she knew or should have known did not reflect the other party’s intentions
17 December 2021Zhang Qiang v Cisco Systems (HK) Ltd [2021] HKCFI 694 is a case that reminds employers of the importance of putting the right figure in a settlement agreement – especially when dealing with an uncooperative employee. In this case, although ending in the employer’s victory, a typo in the settlement agreement had led to a decade-long lawsuit.