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Government proposes changes to modern slavery statements
30 September 2020The government has set out proposed changes to the Modern Slavery Act which, when implemented, will strengthen current requirements. In this article we look at the impact of these proposals and what steps organisations can take now to prepare.
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신규 코로나 19 정부 지원 정책 (New Job Support Scheme)
28 September 2020코로나 19 로 인한 지속되는 경제상황 악화로 인해 영국정부는 기존 임시 유급 휴직 지원 제도 (furlough) 가 만료되는 10월 31일 이후 11월 1일부터 6개월간 적용되는 추가 지원 정책을 발표했습니다. 상세 내용은 정부에서 발간한 자료 (Winter Economy Plan and a factsheet) 에서 확인가능하며, 본 가이드에서는 신규 정책 개요와 고용법 측면에서 고려할 사항들을 짚어봅니다.
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Will the furlough scheme be replaced? What happens when it ends? Everything you need to know: Lucy Lewis comments for The Independent
Press
25 September 2020The end of the furlough scheme has been pushed back to the end of October, but for workers relying on it to pay the bills – what will happen once the government winds it down?
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Coronavirus – FAQs on managing a safe return to work
25 September 2020Employers 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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New Job Support Scheme to replace furlough scheme
24 September 2020The Chancellor has announced a new Job Support Scheme to replace the furlough scheme. It will start on 1 November and run for six months. This article sums up the key features of the scheme and looks at the important questions from an employment law perspective.
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The countdown for the new UK immigration system 2021 and Brexit – are you ready?
24 September 2020From 1 January 2021 there will be a new immigration system in the UK. Due to free movement ending, the new system will apply to EEA and Swiss (‘EEA’) nationals as well as non-EEA nationals. Employers need to start preparing for this change now, including understanding the proposed new rules, checking recruitment plans and budgets, obtaining or reviewing a sponsor licence and assisting staff with applications under the EU Settlement Scheme.
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New Immigration Rules for students give employers an insight into what's to come for workers
23 September 2020On 10 September 2020 the Home Office published new Immigration Rules for students. These provide the first glimpse of the new Points Based Immigration System (PBIS), and what some of its implications will be not only for students, but for employers and workers as well.
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What global mobility’s immigration experts think: Naomi Hanrahan-Soar comments for Relocate Global
Press
23 September 2020Relocate Global asked immigration experts across the global mobility sector for their views on whether Brexit Britain was pro-immigration and what this means for business.
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Coronavirus – FAQs on staffing decisions when reopening workplaces
23 September 2020Employers 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
23 September 2020We have updated our flowchart to help employers decide which employees should attend their workplace during the Covid-19 pandemic following the government's announcement of new measures on 22 September 2020
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Recruiters’ legal obligations when workers switch occupations: Carla Feakins writes for People Management
Press
18 September 2020Covid-19 has driven rapid changes in the jobs market, with some roles now in extremely high demand while others are almost disappearing. Recently published data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) highlights that between January and June 2020 more workers changed occupation than during the same period last year, with over half simultaneously moving into a different major industry.
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ICIBI calls for evidence on the performance of UKVIs commercial partners
16 September 2020Employers and other stakeholders have until 1 October 2020 to provide the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration (ICIBI) with views on how well the commercial partners of UK Visas and Immigration are performing, both for applications made in the UK and abroad.
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A guide to the immigration implications of COVID-19 for UK employers
16 September 2020This article sets out the main immigration law issues and Home Office guidance that you need to be aware of so you can consider the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic for your business. The Home Office is making policy announcements and issuing revised guidance regularly and we will keep you updated as this is published.
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Employment law and non-binary people: what employers need to know
15 September 2020In this article, we discuss the current position under the Gender Recognition Act 2004 and the Equality Act 2010 and suggest some practical steps employers can take to support employees of all genders.
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Hong Kong Lawyer case summary: Music Holdings Property v. Ooi Lean Choo
Press
14 September 2020In a case summary published by the Hong Kong Lawyer, Catherine Leung looks at a recent case concerning an employee committing fraud.
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Transfer-related contractual changes void even if beneficial for employees
09 September 2020The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has ruled that the provision under TUPE which renders contractual variations void if they are made because of the transfer applies to changes that are advantageous as well as detrimental to employees. On the facts of the case, this meant that owner-directors who had made significant improvements to their own employment terms before a TUPE transfer could not enforce these against the transferee.
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Employment contract of transferring worker can be split between transferees
09 September 2020In a transfer of an undertaking involving multiple transferees, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that under the EU Acquired Rights Directive (ARD), the employment contract of a transferring worker can be split between each of the transferees.
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Transferee not party to TUPE claim should appeal to EAT for suspension of re-engagement order
09 September 2020The Court of Session (CS) in Scotland has ruled that a transferee who had not been a party to the original Employment Tribunal (ET) claim, but had a re-engagement order made against it, could only seek the suspension of that order by appealing to the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT). The transferee could not apply directly to the CS to have the order suspended.
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Menopause and work
Inbrief
09 September 2020Women over the age of 50 are the fastest growing group in the workforce. As more employees go through the menopause during their working lives, employers need to be aware of the impact in the workplace.
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Acquired Rights Directive may apply even if significant tangible assets do not transfer in asset-focused business
09 September 2020In a German case, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has considered whether the EU Acquired Rights Directive could apply to the transfer of an asset-focused business where significant tangible assets did not transfer due to legal, technical or environmental constraints.