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What is R&D tax relief?
24 May 2024Many businesses incur expenditure on innovative projects. If any of those projects is seeking to make an advance in the fields of science or technology, the costs of that project may be eligible for R&D tax relief.
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Blockchain and IP rights
23 May 2024Blockchains, crypto assets and distributed ledger technology are all experiencing increased interest and sizable adoption. There are multiple websites, YouTube channels, blogs, articles, and communities committed to exploring their possibilities, development, and application.
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Pre-settled status improvements
23 May 2024The Home Office has announced that pre-settled status extensions will be in five-year blocks and that repeat right to work and right to rent checks will be abolished. New regulations also increase the absence period that causes pre-settled status to lapse.
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What does the UK general election mean for employment law?
23 May 2024The Labour party has ambitious plans for reforming workers’ rights, so employment law will be a focus of the election campaign. As the manifestos are being finalised, here’s our summary of the key pledges and questions for employers.
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Can employees be suspended from work if they are arrested?
23 May 2024MPs now face exclusion from Parliament upon arrest for serious crimes. This has raised questions about the fairness of suspending at this point, for both MPs and employees outside Parliament. We explore best practice for suspending employees in the workplace.
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European Works Councils: abolition of the UK’s legal framework?
22 May 2024As part of its efforts to reduce regulatory burdens on businesses, the government has initiated a consultation on its plan to remove the legal framework for maintaining legacy European Works Councils in the UK. We explore why the repeal of “ill thought through legislation” is likely to be welcomed.
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Consultation on reforms to TUPE: would it be smarter?
22 May 2024Under the banner of “smarter regulation”, the government has launched a consultation into reform of TUPE. The government promises simplicity and clarity, but would it deliver?
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Immigration reform will attract talent - Declan Groarke writes for the Law Society
20 May 2024Measures aimed at strengthening Ireland’s appeal as a top destination for skilled international workers have been approved. Further changes with the same purpose may also be in the pipeline writes Declan Groarke.
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Employment status and different types of work contract
17 May 2024Our interactive guide explains different types of employment status and work contract. You can use the guide to understand different sorts of working arrangement, when they are used and which employment rights will apply. You can also see how the UK compares to other countries when it comes to defining employment status.
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Changes to the collective redundancy legislation and clarity on employers’ consultation obligations in recent Labour Court decision
16 May 2024Several high-profile cases, including those involving Clerys and Debenhams, brought inadequacies of the existing collective redundancy legislation into focus in recent years. The legislation designed to address those gaps has now passed all stages of the legislative process and is expected to become law shortly. We look at what these changes are, and what they will mean for employers in a collective redundancy process. We also look at the recent decision of the Labour Court in the Debenhams appeal which brings further clarity to employers’ consultation obligations.
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Digital Services Act
16 May 2024The Digital Services Act (DSA) became fully applicable on 17 February 2024 and marks one of the most significant updates to digital regulation within the EU since the adoption of the e-Commerce Directive in 2000.
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Flexible lease solutions – alienation and beyond
16 May 2024Recent uncertainty in the market has led to the concept of flexibility becoming a top priority for many corporate occupiers when looking for space and negotiating terms for a new lease. With this in mind, Tom Merrick, Aimee Dring and Annabel Lindsay have produced a three-part series on alienation for EG in which they discuss what it is, why it is important for both landlords and tenants and what needs to be considered when an occupier is looking to assign or underlet their lease.
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Digital, Commerce & Creative 101: Online Safety Act navigation for the video games industry
16 May 2024The UK’s leading video game industry is forecasted to continue its growth despite challenges within the global games market. With this growth comes new legislation to regulate online platforms including online games companies…
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Contract termination checklist May 2024
15 May 2024We have produced a contract termination checklist exploring issues to consider when terminating contracts, common pitfalls and how to avoid getting it wrong.
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National Security and Investment Act: Government confirms updates in response to call for evidence
15 May 2024In November 2023 the government published a Call for Evidence on the impact of the National Security and Investment Act 2021 (NSI Act). It has now provided a response which summarises the key issues flagged and sets out the next steps that the government proposes to take.
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Migration Advisory Committee recommends retaining Graduate route
14 May 2024In its rapid review, the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has recommended retaining the Graduate route in its current form. The Home Office will now consider the report and whether to accept its recommendations.
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Be prepared for upcoming changes to the Creative Worker route
13 May 2024Updated sponsorship requirements will be in place for applications made on or after 16 May 2024. This impacts artists, entertainers and fashion models coming to the UK for work. Sponsors and applicants should be aware of these changes to ensure they address the new requirements.
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Responding to mental health emergencies in the workplace
09 May 2024Mental Health Awareness Week (13 – 19 May 2024) shines a spotlight on the importance of employee well-being. We consider how employers can prepare for and respond to mental health emergencies at work, focusing on both the employment and data considerations.
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Digital, Commerce & Creative 101: “Warrants”, “represents”, “undertakes” – are you using them correctly?
07 May 2024Lawyers often use the terms “warrants”, “represents”, and “undertakes” in English law contracts. The terms are often found bundled together preceding contractual assurances or obligations – for example, you’ll see the following wording in many commercial contracts: “the Supplier warrants, represents and undertakes that it [insert assurance/obligation]”.
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Blowing the lid off confidentiality obligations for whistleblowers
02 May 2024Confidentiality clauses in employment contracts typically aim to protect an employer’s confidential information, however there are limitations to the extent to which they can restrict whistleblowing activities