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Investigations
Inbrief
10 August 2020We set out the key considerations for organisations faced with grievances or allegations of wrongdoing which may require formal investigation.
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Termination of employment
Inbrief
06 August 2020Terminating employment can create a plethora of unwanted issues for the employer, including claims of wrongful or unfair dismissal.
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Shared parental leave
Inbrief
06 August 2020The system of shared parental leave was introduced as part of the Government’s commitment to create a fairer society that gives parents more flexibility to decide how they want to share care for their child in the first year.
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Whistleblowing
Inbrief
06 August 2020Workers who “blow the whistle” on their employers have the right not to be dismissed or otherwise penalised as a result.
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Staffing solutions and the supply of labour
Inbrief
05 August 2020The supply of labour is a growing area of the UK economy. As employers require more flexible staffing solutions, new business models have emerged offering a range of labour-supply options.
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European Works Councils under UK Law
Inbrief
10 July 2020European Works Councils are the only legally-mandated bodies for transnational information and consultation with employees in the world.
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Information and consultation
Inbrief
10 July 2020Employers with at least 50 employees can be required to establish arrangements for informing and consulting their employees on business developments. These arrangements are commonly called ‘works councils’.
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European Works Councils under Irish Law
Inbrief
10 July 2020European Works Councils are the only legally-mandated bodies for transnational information and consultation with employees in the world.
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Covid-19: Establishing a return to work plan – health and safety considerations
Inbrief
08 July 2020This Inbrief summarises the legal landscape, government guidance and other various considerations that employers will need to take into account.
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Parental bereavement leave
Inbrief
11 June 2020As of 6 April 2020, working parents who lose a child under the age of 18 or have a baby stillborn after 24 weeks of pregnancy have the right to take two weeks’ paid bereavement leave. This Inbrief summarises the rights introduced for both leave and pay, the notice requirements and the practical implications for employers.
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Reducing business costs - alternatives to redundancy
Inbrief
28 May 2020When businesses run into financial difficulties and need to reduce costs, the knee-jerk reaction is often to consider the scope for job cuts.
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IR35 reforms from April 2021
Inbrief
28 May 2020The proposed IR35 reforms for the private sector, now planned to take effect from April 2021, represent the biggest change to employment tax for decades.
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Employee share schemes in Hong Kong - an overview
Inbrief
27 May 2020Share schemes are alternatives to cash renumeration and other benefits in-kind to reward employees.
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Insolvency and TUPE
Inbrief
21 May 2020This Inbrief aims to guide you through the law on transfers of undertakings (TUPE) in the context of an insolvency, summarising the main employment considerations.
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Frequently asked questions on termination payments
Inbrief
11 May 2020Our FAQs Inbrief looks at some of the common tax questions that arise on termination of employment.
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Collective redundancies
Inbrief
05 May 2020Most employers are aware of the procedures that have to be followed when making someone redundant (or their job, to be more precise).
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Redundancy
Inbrief
05 May 2020This Inbrief looks at how employers can minimise the risk of legal claims when dismissing employees by reason of redundancy.
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COVID-19 immigration implications for the UK marketing sector: much ado about… a lot
Inbrief
03 April 2020One week into the UK’s nationwide lockdown, the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic are beginning to be felt in many major industries, the advertising and marketing sector being no exception. From marketing companies’ ongoing duties as sponsors of foreign migrants to considerations for freelancers, models and influencers, it is vital that immigration issues do not fall to the wayside amidst commercial matters which may feel more pressing.
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Employment law in Hong Kong - an overview
Inbrief
30 March 2020With its historical ties with the West and reputation as a “gateway” to Mainland China, it is not surprising that Hong Kong is already home for many Western companies and is top of the list for those wishing to expand into Asia Pacific. This in-brief provides an overview of employment law in Hong Kong.
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Taxation of payments in lieu of notice
Inbrief
14 January 2020In April 2018 new rules took effect to ensure that all payments in lieu of notice (PILONs) are subject to income tax and NICs in full. Although the rules emerged from a Government consultation on the simplification of the tax treatment of termination payments, the rules are complex and in many cases increase the costs of both employers and employees. We have updated our Inbrief “Taxation of payments in lieu of notice” to include some recent changes in HMRC practice in this area.