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New data published by Lewis Silkin reveals that sustainable innovation patent applications hit record high in 2023
Press Release
26 July 2024Data shows that patent applications made via the UKIPO’s ‘Green Channel’ hit a new peak last year
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Hong Kong’s MPF Authority launches e-platform to simplify MPF administration for employers and employees
26 July 2024The Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) Schemes Authority (“MPFA”) has commenced a major overhaul of the Hong Kong pensions system with the launch of the eMPF Platform in June 2024. The eMPF Platform is a centralised electronic platform designed to streamline MPF administration for employers, employees and MPF trustees. This is the largest reform of the MPF system since its inception in December 2000.
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Northern Ireland: ‘Good Jobs’ Employment Rights Bill Consultation Dashboard
24 July 2024Significant changes in employment law are envisaged in the new public consultation released by the Department for the Economy. Our dashboard breaks down the proposals by theme, explaining what each proposed change involves and its potential impact for employers.
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Hong Kong Government plans to expand the scope of the Sexual Conviction Record Check Scheme
23 July 2024The Hong Kong Government has announced its plans to expand the existing Sexual Conviction Record Check (“SCRC”) scheme to enhance the protection of children and mentally incapacitated persons (“MIPs”) from sexual abuse.
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Two Employment Bills! Pod save the King
Podcast
23 July 2024Colin Leckey and Amy Russell-Hughes discuss the big employment law changes announced in the King's Speech on 17 July. They talk through how day 1 unfair dismissal rights are likely to be put into practice, why employers will have more collective consultation programmes and what's wrong with the plans on equal pay. And they address the key question - is the UK becoming like France but without the wine and cheese?
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Promoting positivity in the workplace
22 July 2024Catherine Hayes and Linda Hynes write for Retail News
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Lewis Silkin has advised MHP Group on its acquisition of TUVA Partners
Deal
19 July 2024Our Corporate team has advised MHP Group, part of Next 15 Group plc, on its acquisition of TUVA Partners, the London-based technology communications and branding consultancy.
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AI safety measures: a comparative chart
19 July 2024As technology continues to develop rapidly, legislators and regulators around the world are racing to keep up – or indeed catch up – by implementing measures to protect those whose interests are affected by AI systems.
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People-focused solutions for global skills shortages
18 July 2024Employers worldwide are currently facing significant challenges in recruiting and retaining top talent. The pandemic and demographic changes have narrowed the recruitment pool and transformed the way we work, prompting employees to seek greater flexibility and autonomy. As a result, employers must innovate by considering a mix of options to meet their staffing needs.
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Labour’s employment law policy dashboard
18 July 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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In-House Employment Lawyers Coffee Break: Episode 9 – Waiving future claims in settlement agreements and outsourced workers
Podcast
18 July 2024Listen here for the latest developments and essential practical takeaways (short enough to fit into a 10-minute coffee break!). Lawyers from our IHELC team will discuss key developments in employment law with our usual pragmatism and insight, a touch of humour and a sharp focus on the in-house lawyer’s perspective.
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Welcome to Issue 03 of The Collective Quarterly
17 July 2024Our newest collection of articles explores the trends, opportunities and challenges faced by businesses across the creative economy, tech and science sectors. While there is often a legal aspect to each piece – we are lawyers after all - we also look beyond that to consider wider insights and ideas transforming change.
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Pay Attention Episode 4: “chi ha tempo non aspetti tempo” – Italy & the Pay Transparency Directive
Podcast
17 July 2024In this episode, Pay Attention regulars Tom Heys and David Lorimer are joined by Ornella Patane, a partner at the Italian firm Toffoletto De Luca Tamajo. They discuss the existing “bollino rosa” reporting regime in Italy, how the Pay Transparency Directive will be implemented in Italy, the challenges that Italian employers will face, and what measures they can take in advance.
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Unjust enrichment claim against receiving payment service provider relating to an ‘APP’ fraud can continue to trial
17 July 2024The High Court has rejected an application by the defendant, a receiving Payment Service Provider (PSP), for reverse summary judgment or strike out of an unjust enrichment claim made by a victim of an authorised push payment (APP) fraud.
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King’s Speech 2024: what does it mean for employment law?
17 July 2024Two bills on employment law were just announced in the King’s Speech – an Employment Rights Bill and a draft Equality (Race and Disability) Bill. Here’s our initial take.
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Digital, Commerce & Creative 101: Implementing Electric Vehicle Schemes
16 July 2024Employers are increasingly implementing salary sacrifice EV schemes, and with good reason! Not only can these schemes provide a (welcome) reduction in employer national insurance (NI) costs but they can reduce employee tax and NI, and provide staff with access to healthy discounts on the purchase price of EVs. They are also a convenient way for employers to help staff achieve a greener form of driving and can contribute towards an organisation’s own ESG goals. This type of ‘benefit’ can also be another way to help retain staff and to attract new talent, especially those for whom sustainability is an important factor in their choice of employer.
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5 key considerations when entering into a loan agreement
15 July 2024Lending agreements can be quite restrictive on borrowers. If your business is entering into a loan agreement, this article outlines some key considerations for borrowers.
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Tribunal decision shows the cost of failing to follow collective bargaining process
15 July 2024A recent Employment Tribunal decision highlights the costly pitfalls for unionised employers bypassing collective bargaining by making direct offers to employees.