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Skilled Worker visa provides new options for foreign workers
22 January 2021Under the new immigration system launched on 1 December 2020, the Skilled Worker route has replaced Tier 2 (General). Benefits for employers include fewer restrictions on switching into the Skilled Worker visa from within the UK; lowering the skills threshold to RQF Level 3; reduced salary thresholds and removal of the Resident Labour Market Test. We discuss the impact of these changes below, as well as some of the considerations for settlement.
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IR35 reforms and international issues
21 January 2021The new IR35 rules create some particularly complex issues where a contractor is based outside the UK. This article looks at some of the frequently asked questions.
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Accent discrimination, codeswitching and the Equality Act
21 January 2021A recent French law has banned discrimination against someone because of their regional accent. This article examines the UK legal position in relation to accent discrimination and goes on to consider the related issue of “codeswitching” and its potential negative impacts.
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Covid-19 – can employers in Hong Kong require their employees to be tested and vaccinated?
21 January 2021With a vaccination against coronavirus being rolled out in Hong Kong shortly, many employers in will understandably be eager to have their employees vaccinated in the hope of their workplace returning to some form of normality. This article explores some of the legal issues.
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The importance of anti-racism in the workplace
19 January 2021In this article Seema Mitra explores the importance of anti-racism in the workplace.
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Right to work checks for EEA nationals during the first half of 2021
19 January 2021The Home Office has confirmed that there will be no change to the right to work check procedure for EEA nationals who start work in the UK between 1 January 2021 and 30 June 2021 (the post-transition ‘grace period’), but has left the question of what to do when an EEA national does not have the right to work unanswered.
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Ireland: Making Remote Work – the Government’s National Remote Work Strategy
19 January 2021Siobhra and Audrey explore the Government’s new “Making Remote Work” National Remote Work Strategy which is aimed at ensuring that remote working “is a permanent feature in the Irish workplace that maximises economic, social and environmental benefits”.
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Síobhra Rush talks about the government’s plans to promote remote working
18 January 2021Síobhra Rush was on RTÉ TV News talking about the government’s plans to promote remote working during the pandemic.
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Personal Data transfers between Ireland and the UK post Brexit – what you need to know and do
15 January 2021The EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (Agreement) was signed on 30 December and governs the trading relationship between those parties after Brexit.
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Tech Predictions 2021
11 January 2021Yes, it’s that time of year to grab a cuppa and immerse yourself in learning about how tech might change your 2021. Now, we know it’s easy to be a little glum if stuck working from home, but amazing businesses thrive on a bold vision, focus, drive and positivity. That’s our spirit as we go into 2021. We hope you will join us on the tech discovery journey.
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Ireland: Update on what is considered an essential worker under the latest Level 5 public health restrictions
08 January 2021Under the latest Level 5 restrictions which came into force on 24 December, employees in Ireland must work from home unless they are classified as essential workers and their work cannot be done at home.
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Government imposes moratorium on statutory demands and winding up petitions
07 January 2021The government has introduced a temporary ban on commercial property landlords from issuing statutory demands and winding-up petitions against tenant companies unable to pay amounts owed under their lease due to coronavirus.
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Coronavirus Act 2020 and forfeiture of leases
07 January 2021The government is racing to try to protect tenants’ interests, with the Coronavirus Act 2020 coming into force on 26 March.
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COVID-19 advice for corporate occupiers
07 January 2021Commercial tenants – whether occupying offices, retail premises, industrial units or other property - face potentially existential questions arising out of their landlord and tenant relations, how to manage cashflow and outgoings as revenues dry up, premises shut down and uncertainty reigns.
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Coronavirus - FAQs for employers on working from home
06 January 2021As the new national lockdown comes into effect, these FAQs look at the various considerations that employers need to bear in mind in relation to employees working from home.
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Coronavirus – FAQs on staffing decisions when reopening workplaces
06 January 2021Employers are facing many employment law issues as the guidance on working safely during the Covid-19 pandemic continues to evolve. These FAQs cover specific issues in relation to deciding which employees should stay at home and what happens if employees do not want to come to work.
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Staffing decisions when reopening workplaces - flowchart
06 January 2021We have updated our flowchart to help employers decide which employees should attend their workplace during the Covid-19 pandemic following the introduction of a new national lockdown throughout England
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What’s happening in employment law in 2021?
06 January 2021Although the Covid-19 pandemic still dominates the agenda, the employment law landscape continues to evolve. In this article, we review the significant developments in 2020 and look ahead to what’s on the horizon for employment law in 2021.
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Coronavirus – FAQs on managing a safe return to work
06 January 2021Employers are facing many employment law issues as the guidance on working safely during the Covid-19 pandemic continues to evolve. These FAQs cover employers’ health and safety obligations, medical testing, contact tracing and adjusting hours and responsibilities.