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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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IR35 reforms from April 2021
Inbrief
20 January 2021The 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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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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Tackling bullying and harassment in a remote working environment: Carolyn Soakell writes for People Management
Press
18 January 2021Inappropriate behaviour that may be obvious in the office may not be as visible when staff are at home, which can make victims feel nervous about speaking out.
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The impact of furlough on gender pay gap reporting: Tom Heys writes for workingmums
Press
18 January 2021This year’s gender pay gap figures could be much lower than previous years, but this will be on account of the impact of furlough rather than businesses taking more meaningful action on gender inequality.
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European Works Councils under Irish Law
Inbrief
14 January 2021European Works Councils are the only legally-mandated bodies for transnational information and consultation with employees in the world.
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Frequently asked questions on termination payments
Inbrief
06 January 2021Our FAQs Inbrief looks at some of the common tax questions that arise on termination of employment.
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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.
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Don’t leave IR35 until the last minute – five things you should be doing now
06 January 2021With less than three months to go until significant changes to the IR35 rules take effect in April 2021, this article sets out five steps that employers should consider taking now.
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Sickness absence and sick pay during the Covid-19 pandemic - FAQs for employers
06 January 2021This article answers some of the most frequently asked questions about sickness absence and sick pay during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, including the rules on statutory sick pay and the position of people who are self-isolating, “shielding” or otherwise vulnerable.
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Gender pay gap may be skewed by furloughing: Tom Heys comments for The Times
Press
04 January 2021Furloughed workers will be excluded from mandatory gender pay gap reporting next year, which could distort pay disparities between men and women.