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신규 코로나 19 정부 지원 정책 (New Job Support Scheme)

29 September 2020

코로나 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.

ロックダウンと在宅勤務 – 雇用主は従業員を監視できるか？

09 November 2020

この記事では、雇用主が従業員の監視を望む場合の法的に留意すべき事項と、雇用主が従業員のワークライフバランスをどのように確保したら良いか？について説明する。 This article discusses the legal considerations when an employer wants to monitor its employees, and how employers can ensure that employees have a work-life balance.

Contrôle des investissements étrangers au Royaume Uni

20 June 2018

Le Royaume Uni a l’un des régimes les moins restrictifs du monde en matière de contrôle des investissements étrangers. A la veille du Brexit et alors que les investissements étrangers reculent, ce régime va faire l’objet d’une transformation profonde.

Brexit: plus ça change…..

20 March 2018

Enfin une bonne nouvelle pour les entreprises dans le contexte déprimant du Brexit. Le Royaume Uni et l’Union Européenne ont (presque) finalisé les termes de l’accord de divorce et auraient trouvé un accord sur les termes d’une période de transition.

Réforme de l’IR35 à compter d’avril 2021

26 March 2020

La réforme proposée de l’IR35 représente le plus grand changement apporté à la taxe à l’emploi depuis des décennies.

Réforme de l’IR35 à compter d’avril 2021

20 January 2021

La réforme proposée de l’IR35 représente le plus grand changement apporté à la taxe à l’emploi depuis des décennies.

The world of employment law: Zooming into the future – the employment law response to the huge shift in working patterns

17 February 2021

As widely discussed, the pandemic has caused, or perhaps merely accelerated, a mass shift towards homeworking amongst office-based employees. A survey by Eurofound found that over a third of employees across the EU member states were working exclusively at home during the pandemic.

Zero-hours contracts – tackling avoidance

19 March 2015

Over the past year, zero-hours contracts have never been far from the headlines and, in the run up to the general election, it seems this issue will continue to be a hot political topic.

Zero-hours contracts – exclusivity ban now in force

27 May 2015

The new government has finally implemented the long-heralded ban on exclusivity clauses in zero-hours contracts. This has been a hot topic for many months, with all of the major political parties including plans to tackle the widespread use of such contracts in their election manifestos.

See Yule in court?

16 December 2020

Santa deserves some presents for Christmas too. Here’s our own offering - some timely advice on how UK employment laws might impact his business…

Treat your (small) customer fairly or pay the price of more legislation?

01 September 2016

Economic times are still pretty tough and likely to get tougher for small businesses up and down the country.

Changing your mind about notice - Article 50, employment contracts and flouncing

14 November 2016

The Government may argue in the Supreme Court that its Article 50 notice to leave the European Union may be revoked, according to press reports.

Brexit is coming for your workers, industry by industry

26 May 2017

Brexit means Brexit the saying goes. The UK’s divorce from the EU, and subsequently reviewed immigration system, is a key general election issue.

Ignore Japanese knotweed at your peril!

07 July 2017

Japanese knotweed is an invasive non-native species and is problematic because it can cause physical damage to land and buildings, particularly through spreading roots. During the summer months, it can grow up to 10 centimetres a day and roots can extend to a depth of three metres and up to seven metres laterally. The presence of knotweed can have a significant and detrimental effect on the marketability and insurability of property and may also adversely affect value.

Your employees and Brexit: the situation so far

14 August 2017

With the Government’s announcement in June of its plan for EU migrants following Brexit, many UK employers are struggling to understand the potential effects of its proposal on employees who are EEA nationals or family members of EEA nationals.

Brexit and immigration – key steps to help you and your EU workforce prepare

16 March 2018

From late 2018, EU nationals already in the UK will have to register and apply for settled status if they have been in the UK for five years. The Government also intends to end free movement of workers from the EU by 2021. Are you and your workforce ready for these changes?

Service of a Claim Form by email – get it wrong at your peril

27 March 2018

Communicating by e-mail is common practice. However unless you adhere to the procedural steps required by the Civil Procedure Rules service of a claim form by email will be defective. The Supreme Court’s decision considered whether to grant relief from sanctions to an unrepresented party for failing to adhere to the procedural steps.

Have your say how you want us to deliver immigration services to individuals!

11 June 2018

As one of the leading firms for business immigration, one of our top priorities is understanding the implications of Brexit for EU workers. We now know that the 3 million EU nationals and their family members are going to have to start, later this year, to apply under a new immigration procedure for ‘settled status’. Many of them will not have come into contact with the UK visa system before and may understandably feel they would benefit from legal assistance with the process.

Update on European Works Councils - will Brexit frustrate your EWC?

28 February 2019

The final form of Brexit remains uncertain, as does its impact on European Works Councils (“EWCs”) that are governed by UK law.

Brand Academy 2019 Round Up – Protecting your IP: A pan-European Perspective

13 March 2019

Last night I had the pleasure of attending Lewis Silkin’s flagship event, Brand Academy 2019. This year’s topic focused on Intellectual Property litigation from a pan-European perspective, and we were pleased to welcome four leading IP lawyers to participate in a panel discussion and cover essential topics such as jurisdiction selection, available relief, and many practical considerations.