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Employers need to be aware of several areas where legislation is currently at various stages of development, which will become law over the next two years. The Protection from Redundancy...
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In May 2023, the BSI (UK National Standards Body), after extensive research and consultation with experts and the public, published a new standard (BS30416) which aims to help organisations better...
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In 2017 the Law Commission published a report outlining several issues surrounding the law regarding charities; technical issues with the operation of the legislation were causing problems for many charitable...
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Earlier this month, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and US President Joe Biden announced that the UK and US had reached a commitment in principle to establish a ‘data bridge’...
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already delivering far-reaching societal benefits, ranging from assisting in the early diagnosis of certain types of cancer to fighting disinformation published online. Whilst AI continues to...
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The Online Safety Bill (the ‘Bill’), which began life as a Green Paper in 2017, is drawing ever closer to reaching Royal Assent and is currently at the Report Stage...
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Last month, the government announced plans to introduce new legislation to limit the duration of non-compete clauses, a type of restrictive covenant, as part of its drive for economic growth....
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In McQueen v General Optical Council [2023] EAT 36, the Employment Appeal Tribunal was asked to consider neurodiversity and discrimination arising in consequence of the Claimant’s disability. Background to the...
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The proposed new offence of failure to prevent fraud. Corporate failure to prevent fraud If an organisation does not prevent a person associated with their organisation from committing fraud, when...
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This year there will be an additional bank holiday on 8 May 2023 to mark the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III. This may leave employers questioning whether staff...
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From 6 April 2023, the employment rates and limits will have their annual increase. In relation to employment tribunal claims, the new rates will apply where the effective date of...
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Changes to the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC) regime have been announced. These are proposals at this stage and subject to a Department for Transport consultation that started on...
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