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How can employers make their workplaces appeal to older workers?
02 February 2023With older workers leaving the workforce in worrying numbers, this article considers what an “over 50s friendly” workplace might look like.
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World Cancer Day: how employers can reduce stigma and support colleagues with cancer
02 February 2023As we approach World Cancer Day on 4 February 2023, this article looks at the impact of cancer in the workplace and what employers can do to support their employees.
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Generative AI in the workplace: time for a cyber-supervisor?
01 February 2023The launch of ChatGPT in November 2022 brought generative AI technology firmly into mainstream consciousness, astonishing us with its ability to generate human-like answers at the click of a button. Its potential is enormous, but how can this technology be harnessed in the world of work?
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Holiday entitlement for workers with part-year or irregular working patterns: government consults on new approach
26 January 2023The government wants to legislate to make sure that holiday entitlement stays in proportion to time worked, correcting the problem identified in last year’s landmark holiday ruling in Harpur v Brazel. This is a positive step forward, although the government’s idea of using a lookback system (which has never been used before) may not work for everyone. This article takes a first look at what’s being proposed.
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A day off for the Coronation: can we all bank on it?
19 January 2023It has been announced that there will be an additional bank holiday on 8 May 2023 to mark the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III. However, the legal position is not entirely straightforward, and some employees may not be entitled to an extra day off at all.
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Key trends Irish SME employers need to watch in 2023 - Síobhra Rush and Linda Hynes write for ThinkBusiness
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19 January 2023Síobhra Rush and Linda Hynes highlight the key employment trends that SME business owners need to know about in the year ahead.
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New Bill to mandate minimum service levels during public service strikes
12 January 2023Faced by entrenched pay disputes across the UK public sector and railway network, the government is proposing to expand and simplify its previously-announced reforms and introduce minimum service levels during strikes across a range of public services.
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Prioritise the planet in 2023: New Year’s Climate Resolutions for HR
06 January 2023With every organisation having a key role to play in the collective corporate effort to reach net zero, now is a prime opportunity for HR to step up and take the lead. Here are some practical New Year’s Climate Resolutions that you can make to embed tackling climate change into your workplace culture and empower your workforce to take action.
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What's happening in employment law in Ireland in 2023
05 January 2023The whirlwind of workplace and employment law developments we saw in 2022 is set to continue with multiple proposals for reform in the pipeline, including requirements on employers to deal with flexible and remote work requests, the introduction of a national living wage and other reforms flowing from the EU. Here’s our annual round-up of what to expect.
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What’s happening in employment law in 2023?
05 January 2023There’s lots happening in employment law all of a sudden. 2023 looks set to be a year in which major employment law changes are shaped and fleshed out. From the post-Brexit reform agenda to a series of private members’ bills, key caselaw decisions to other planned developments, there is much change on the horizon, and little time for us to get our heads around it. Here’s our annual round-up of what to expect.
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New regulations in Ireland on transparent and predictable working conditions
05 January 2023The European Union (Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions) Regulations 2022 became law on 16 December 2022 without much attention, notwithstanding that it includes some significant obligations on employers which require their immediate attention.
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Catherine Leung named as Head of Employment in Hong Kong
Press Release
04 January 2023Lewis Silkin has today announced Catherine Leung as Head of Employment for the firm’s Hong Kong office, further strengthening its market-leading employment practice.
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Insolvency and TUPE
Inbrief
04 January 2023Buying from an administrator can be a golden opportunity to pick up a business at a substantial discount to market value. It is a chance for a fresh start, without the debt and creditor demands experienced by the insolvent owner. But no business can run without people – and employment law tends to protect employees.
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What’s happening in employment law in Northern Ireland in 2023?
04 January 2023With the continuing lack of a functioning Executive and Assembly in Northern Ireland, employment law remains more or less in stalemate. That said, the active post-Brexit reform agenda impacts Northern Ireland and the decision in an important holiday pay case is expected. Here’s our annual round-up of what to expect.
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Lifting the cap
21 December 2022One of the few proposals to survive from Kwasi Kwarteng’s Growth Plan in September 2022 is the abolition of the so-called bankers’ bonus cap. We take a look at the consultation paper that has just been published.
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The key employment law developments of 2022 - Síobhra Rush and Linda Hynes comment for ThinkBusiness
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21 December 20222022 was a momentous year for employment law in Ireland. Síobhra Rush and Linda Hynes round up the key developments.
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Work Christmas Party Tips - Linda Hynes talks to Jennifer Zamparelli on RTÉ radio 2
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21 December 2022Jennifer Zamparelli chats to Linda Hynes, Employment Partner of Lewis Silkin Ireland about how to keep you and your boss out of trouble at festive work celebrations.
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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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Compliance requirements for new employers in Great Britain
Inbrief
14 December 2022When setting yourself up as an employer in Great Britain it is important to ensure that you understand and follow all the relevant rules. This Inbrief summarises the main legal obligations and administrative requirements that apply to new employers.
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Ireland - Linda Hynes advises employers on employee complaints post office parties on The Examiner
12 December 2022When hosting a staff party, employers need to remember they have a duty of care for everyone’s wellbeing and that all present should be advised that they’re still legally ‘at work’ while attending a ‘work event’, advises a leading employment lawyer.