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Typhoon trading: Hong Kong Stock Exchange scraps seven-decade practice of suspending stock market trading during typhoons and extreme weather conditions – what this means for financial services employers
12 September 2024Starting from 23 September 2024, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) will allow the trading of stocks and derivatives during extreme weather conditions. Trading during such time will be termed severe weather trading (“SWT”). The move has been made to bolster Hong Kong’s position as an international financial hub. HKEX, brokers and the government will benefit financially if market closure can be avoided during the typhoon season. However, banks and brokerage firms must ensure that their employees’ personal safety is protected if they are required to carry on business as usual in times of adverse weather.
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HK CFI finds investment bank did not breach implied terms of employment contract
10 September 2024In Yang Zhizhong v. Nomura International (Hong Kong) Limited, [2024] HKCFI 2192 the Court of First Instance dismissed a claim by a former senior employee for discretionary bonus, unvested bonus awards and wrongful termination.
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Bullying and harassment
Inbrief
06 September 2024Dignity at work is an increasingly important issue for employers. Taking action to prevent bullying and harassment at work can be crucial in avoiding stress and absenteeism, low staff morale, high turnover and decreased productivity. Workplace harassment and bullying can also expose employers to a variety of different types of damaging legal action.
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Labour’s employment law policy dashboard
06 September 2024What employment law changes should we expect from the new Labour government? Our dashboard breaks down Labour’s plans by topic, explaining what each policy involves and its potential impact.
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New Deal talking points: how is Labour proposing to rebalance “one-sided flexibility”?
06 September 2024The Labour Party has expressed its commitment to ending what it calls “one sided flexibility”. How will its proposals in relation to zero-hour contracts and shift scheduling achieve this?
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Increase in applications received for Hong Kong’s new Capital Investment Entrant Scheme – what it means for employers
04 September 2024The Government launched the new Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (new “CIES”) earlier this year, in line with its ongoing efforts to revitalise Hong Kong’s economy.
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Rise of the digital nomads: travelling freely? Amy Nevins writes for PLC magazine
Press
03 September 2024We continue to see employees wanting to work remotely from abroad (either on a temporary or permanent basis) and there has been a recent rise in “digital nomads” - individuals who work in a different country to where their employer is based. These working arrangements present a number of legal challenges for employers.
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Labour Court decides first appeals on European Works Councils operating in Ireland
02 September 2024In the first appeals decided under Ireland’s legislation on European Works Councils, the Labour Court has provided welcome guidance for multinational businesses that moved their European Works Councils to Ireland in light of Brexit.
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Rayner’s right to switch off has bosses terrified - James Davies comments for The Telegraph
Press
30 August 2024Confusion reigns as British businesses fear hefty fines if they fall foul of new rules.
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Domestic Abuse ‘Safe Leave’– how will it work and what does it mean for employers?
30 August 2024The Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland has published a public consultation on the framework for the introduction of safe leave for employees experiencing domestic abuse. We review how the Department plans to implement this new right and provide guidance to employers to help them understand and fulfil their obligations.
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New duty to prevent sexual harassment: are employers doing enough?
Podcast
29 August 2024Abi Frederick and James Walters talk about the new legal duty on employers to prevent workplace sexual harassment
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Next retail workers win equal pay claims
28 August 2024Next store workers have succeeded in their claims for equal pay after comparing themselves with warehouse workers. What does this mean for other employers, especially if you are in retail?
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Employer discriminated because of pre-employment google search
28 August 2024A recent employment tribunal decision has highlighted the dangers of “googling” a candidate. Although a search might seem easy, risks relating to discrimination and processing of personal data are less straightforward.
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New Deal talking points: New details emerge on Labour’s right to switch off
27 August 2024Reports suggest that the new Labour government is considering introducing the ‘right to switch’ off by way of a code of practice. How might this work in practice? And what can we learn from other countries?
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Linda Hynes comments on Labour’s plans to introduce the right to disconnect for People Management
Press
23 August 2024The new government has pledged to introduce a ‘right to switch off’, similar to that introduced in Ireland in 2021. Linda Hynes of the Lewis Silkin Ireland office comments on this for People Management.
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‘Good Jobs’ talking points: How is the Department for the Economy proposing to reform zero-hours contracts?
23 August 2024Zero-hours contracts have captured significant press coverage over the years because of the perceived disadvantages for workers. In Northern Ireland, the use of zero-hours contracts is likely to be restricted or limited by the ‘Good Jobs’ Employment Rights Bill.
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New Deal talking points: rehabilitation of offenders - will the government’s reforms fill the gaps?
20 August 2024Under the law on rehabilitation of offenders an employer cannot properly reject an application from someone because of a a conviction that has become “spent” and, if recruited, cannot properly dismiss them because of that conviction. We look at what that means in practice for both employers and people with convictions and the extent to which the government’s new Employment Rights Bill will affect things.
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‘Good Jobs’ talking points: Pregnancy redundancy protection and other enhanced family leave proposals
20 August 2024The ‘Good Jobs’ Employment Rights Bill proposes to introduce enhanced family rights, including additional legal protections for pregnant employees and those returning to work following maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. What are the implications of the proposed changes for employers in Northern Ireland?
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Rayner’s crackdown on workplace harassment spells the end of the office party - James Davies comments for The Telegraph
19 August 2024Companies scramble to prepare for changes that load greater accountability on bosses
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TUPE takeaways: when is there a business transfer or service provision change?
16 August 2024In the third of our new TUPE takeaway series of articles, we discuss a recent case involving the closure of a care home and transfer of its staff and residents which raised basic questions about when TUPE is triggered.