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IR35 Update - What Do Employers Need to Know?

Friday, 13 November 2020

Whilst the off-payroll rules were due to be in force from 6 April 2020 but were postponed due to the pandemic, the rules are to be enforced on 6 April 2021. These are part of the Finance Act 2020, which became law on 27 July 2020.

IR35 Update - What Do Employers Need to Know?

Data Security - What Steps Can Be Taken to Mitigate the Risk of a Fine?

Friday, 13 November 2020

The recent fine given by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) to Marriott International Inc (Marriott) serves as another reminder of the importance of data security.

Data Security - What Steps Can be Taken to Mitigate the Risk of a Fine?

Full Guidance for the Furlough Scheme Extension Released

Friday, 13 November 2020

Following the announcement on 5 November 2020 that the furlough scheme will be extended until 31 March 2021, the full guidance for calculating and making claims has been released, by way of updates to the existing patchwork of guidance notes.

Full Guidance for the Furlough Scheme Extension Released

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What Do the New Lockdown Restrictions Mean for Workers?

Friday, 06 November 2020

On 31 October, the Government announced a further national lockdown. Below we consider the changes in relation to who can attend the workplace and the particular implications for clinically extremely vulnerable staff.

What Do the New Lockdown Restrictions Mean for Workers?

Furlough Scheme Extended Until 31 March 2021

Friday, 06 November 2020

On 5 November 2020, the Chancellor announced that the furlough scheme will be extended until the 31 March 2021, with a review to take place in January 2021. This update is based on our current understanding of the rules, as published on 6 November 2020.

Furlough Scheme Extended Until 31 March 2021

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What Warrants 'Communication' of an Acceptance of a Repudiatory Breach?

Friday, 06 November 2020

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has concluded that an employee's failure to return to work after maternity leave did amount to acceptance of a repudiatory breach of her employment contract for the purpose of a constructive unfair dismissal claim.

What Warrants 'Communication' of an Acceptance of a Repudiatory Breach?

Job Support Scheme - The Finer Details Explained

Friday, 30 October 2020

With changes to the Job Support Scheme ('JSS') being announced, and the implementation date (1 November), fast approaching, we have set out some Q&As based on the guidance published to date.

Job Support Scheme - The Finer Details Explained

Updated Guidance on Dealing with the Right of Access to Personal Data

Friday, 30 October 2020

In response to a consultation process, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has updated its guidance on the right of access under the General Data Protection Regulation ((EU) 2016/679) (GDPR).

Updated Guidance on Dealing with the Right of Access to Personal Data

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New Immigration Rules Published for Post-Brexit Immigration Routes for Workers

Friday, 30 October 2020

Last week the Home Office published a Statement of changes to the Immigration Rules providing further detail on the immigration system that will apply to both EU and non-EU nationals after the Brexit transition period ends on 31 December 2020.

New Immigration Rules Published for Post-Brexit Immigration Routes for Workers

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Extension - What This Means for Employers

Monday, 02 November 2020

Following news that a second national lockdown is to be imposed in England from 5 November until 2 December 2020 (subject to a successful vote in the House of Commons) the Government has announced an extension to the furlough scheme.

Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Extension - What This Means for Employers

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Can Recruiting From a 'Talent Pool' Be Deemed Indirect Age Discrimination?

Friday, 23 October 2020

The Employment Appeal Tribunal decision in Ryan v South West Ambulance Services NHS Trust provided a reminder of the risks in relation to inadvertently indirectly discriminatory policies.

Can Recruiting From 'Talent Pool' Be Deemed Indirect Age Discrimination?

Updated Guidance on Shielding and Implications for Employers

Friday, 23 October 2020

Following the announcement of new local coronavirus (COVID-19) alert levels, the Government has updated the shielding guidance for clinically extremely vulnerable individuals.

Updated Guidance on Shielding and Implications for Employers

Coronavirus (COVID-19) - 'Job Support Scheme' Extension Unveiled

Friday, 23 October 2020

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced two significant updates to the 'Job Support Scheme' (the Scheme) set to launch on 1 November 2020 as a replacement to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) which comes to an end on 31 October.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) - 'Job Support Scheme' Extension Unveiled

What Impact Will the 3 Tiered System Have on the Job Support Scheme?

Friday, 16 October 2020

With a growing number of areas being placed into local lockdowns under the Government's 3 tiered COVID alert system, what support will be available for businesses who are forced to close due to local lockdown measures?

What Impact Will the 3 Tiered System Have on the Job Support Scheme?

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Worker Identifying as Gender-fluid Awarded £180,000 in Milestone Discrimination Case

Friday, 16 October 2020

Further to our report on the landmark discrimination case which found that protection of non-binary and gender-fluid people falls within the scope of gender reassignment under the Equality Act...

Worker Identifying as Gender-fluid Awarded £180,000 in Milestone Discrimination Case

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