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BRPs and BRCs can be used to enter the UK until 31 March 2025
06 December 2024The UK Government has announced that Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs) and EU Settlement Scheme Biometric Residence Cards (EUSS BRCs) will continue to be accepted as valid evidence of permission to travel to the UK until at least 31 March 2025. This is good news for holiday season travellers and should reduce the risk of a cliff-edge deadline for individuals to switch their physical immigration document for an eVisa. BRP holders should however still attempt to obtain an eVisa as soon as possible.
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Restrictions on bankers’ bonuses to be relaxed
05 December 2024To boost the UK’s competitiveness in the banking sector and minimise the compliance burden for firms, regulators are proposing to reduce the restrictions on bankers’ bonuses.
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Virtual Christmas card tree planting initiative
04 December 2024At Lewis Silkin we’re committed to reducing our environmental impact, so instead of printing and posting Christmas cards every year, we email virtual cards and plant trees.
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The Adlaw Insights Podcast: 'Sustainability'
Podcast
04 December 2024In the third episode of our Adlaw Insights podcast, Brinsley Dresden and Geraint Lloyd-Taylor sat down to discuss sustainability and environmental claims – an evergreen topic shaping the future of advertising.
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UK Government revokes visa-free travel for Colombians and makes changes relating to the Ukraine schemes
04 December 2024Colombians can no longer travel to the UK for short trips visa-free from 26 November 2024. The Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme will open on 4 February 2025 and the Ukraine Extension Scheme will close on the same date. Also, Ukraine scheme permission cannot count towards the 10-year long residence route to settlement for applications decided from 18 December 2024.
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Gender, Ethnicity and Disability Pay Gap reporting in Northern Ireland to join the rising tide: what should employers expect and when?
04 December 2024More than eight years after gender pay gap reporting was introduced in the Employment Act (Northern Ireland) 2016, the Department for Communities has launched a consultation on the development of gender pay gap Regulations. We examine what is in the consultation document, and what employers need to do to get ready.
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Priority service improvements for sponsor licence applications and sponsor-related updates
02 December 2024Good news for businesses! The priority service for sponsor licence applications has removed its daily cap, allowing more businesses to fast-track their applications in 10 working days instead of 8 weeks. Additionally, the priority service for sponsor-related updates, like changing an Authorising Officer or requesting more Certificates of Sponsorship, now has a higher daily cap and extended operating hours. These are welcomed improvements.
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Powering the renewable energy transition: why immigration is a live issue
02 December 2024Energy Secretary Ed Milliband has stated at the recent COP 29 climate change summit that the UK government wants to take the lead on building a global low-carbon economy. This will mean rolling out both international and domestic-facing policies, including building a workforce with the necessary skills. The UK immigration system can play a part in this, but its role is yet to be determined.
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Lewis Silkin provides evidence on the Employment Rights Bill
29 November 2024We have provided written evidence to the parliamentary committee that is scrutinising the Employment Rights Bill.
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Former Deliveroo rider’s application for employee compensation thrown out
28 November 2024As workers seek more freedom in how and when they work, the gig economy has become increasingly attractive to those seeking greater work-life balance. But gig work is often performed without the same safety nets and benefits of traditional employment, and consequently the classification of gig workers as employees or independent contractors has been a contentious issue which courts around the globe have had to grapple with.
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Implications of a Trump administration on DEI and employment law in the UK
27 November 2024Diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives are likely to come under increased scrutiny, criticism and attack in the US following the re-election of Donald Trump as US president. Meanwhile, in the UK, the new Labour government plans to drive through more ambitious equality legislation. What does it mean for companies caught in the middle of these counter currents?
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AI in recruitment: ICO’s recommendations and key questions
27 November 2024On 6 November 2024, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) issued an audit outcomes report (Report) on AI tools in recruitment.
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Improper behaviour: what is “undue pressure” in protected conversations?
27 November 2024The Employment Appeal Tribunal has clarified the circumstances in which pressure put on an employee during pre-termination negotiations crosses the line into improper behaviour. This is crucial when deciding whether evidence of the negotiations can be admitted in Employment Tribunal proceedings.
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What’s in the Employment Rights Bill?
27 November 2024Our latest dashboard breaks down what’s in the Employment Rights Bill and what’s not, showing how these reforms could transform employment law.
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Employment Rights Bill unpacked: extension of time limits for bringing tribunal claims
26 November 2024The government is amending the Employment Rights Bill to extend time limits for bringing tribunal claims from three to six months.
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Lewis Silkin corporate team advises the shareholders of Beaver Pest Control on its sale to Orkin UK
Press
25 November 2024Lewis Silkin has acted for the shareholders of Beaver Pest Control, a leading UK pest management provider, on its successful sale to Orkin UK, a subsidiary of Rollins, a global leader in pest control services. The acquisition strengthens Orkin’s presence in London and the surrounding areas and expands its service offerings in the residential and commercial pest control markets. The sale follows Beaver Pest Control’s commitment to growing its brand and service capabilities while benefiting from Orkin’s extensive international resources.
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xCHANGE 2024 – Future of Creativity
21 November 2024The creative industries have shown remarkable growth, contributing £126 billion to the UK economy in 2022, a 6% increase since 2019. The sector employs at least 2.5 million people and is growing at a rate that exceeds the national average by more than a factor of three
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xCHANGE 2024 - Building Trust, Authenticity and Resilience in an AI driven world
21 November 2024Artificial Intelligence has firmly established itself as a transformative technology, capable of revolutionising everything from mundane tasks to the development of smart cities. However, the rapid advancement and widespread adoption of AI have also sparked concerns about its inherent risks.
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When employment and immigration law collide: navigating the crossover
Podcast
21 November 2024How can you reconcile immigration rules with the obligation not to discriminate on the grounds of race? Join Abi Frederick and Naomi Hanrahan-Soar as they explore the tricky issue of the relationship between immigration and employment law.
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Bolt drivers are workers, says Employment Tribunal
21 November 2024An Employment Tribunal has found that Bolt drivers are ‘workers’ entitled to paid holidays and minimum wage.