General Election 2019 – Party Manifestos on Employment Law and Industrial Relations – Part 3
Author: Christopher Smith
THE LIBERAL DEMOCRATS
Welcome to Part 3 in our series of blogs summarising each political party’s pledges on matters effecting employment. Today we are looking at the Liberal Democrat’s manifesto. ... Read More
General Election 2019: Party Manifestos on Data Protection
Author: Sebastian Reyes
Data protection has been a hot topic since the introduction of the GDPR in May 2018, so what can we expect from the main political parties after the general ... Read More
GDPR Fines Across the EU
Author: Louise Keenan
The GDPR increased the fines available to EU supervisory authorities for breaches of data protection requirements. Now, as we celebrate the GDPR’s 18-month birthday, it’s a good opportunity ... Read More
General Elections 2019: Party Manifestos on Immigration
Author: Hamza Malik
The third UK election in just over four years is set for 12 December 2019. Immigration continues to be a key topic for political parties. In this article, we ... Read More
Recruiting Low Skilled Workers Post-Brexit
Authors: Hamza Malik and Bhavneeta Limbachia
Not a day goes by without reference to low skilled immigration in the news, and in LexisNexis UK webinar specialists Hamza Malik and Bhavneeta Limbachia of the ... Read More
IR35 Changes: HMRC Ups Its Game
Author: Russell Dann
As businesses continue to prepare for the impact of the April 2020 changes to IR35 and the private sector, it is important to be aware that this week the ... Read More
General Election 2019 – Party Manifestos on Employment Law and Industrial Relations
Author: Georgia Roberts
PART 1 – THE LABOUR PARTY
This week, the UK’s political parties are releasing their manifestos for the general election on 12 December 2019.
In a series of 5 blogs we ... Read More
Global Labour Standards Will Have a Bigger Impact on the UK, Whatever the Outcome of the Election
Author: Russell Dann
As we have covered this week, the Labour Party has set out a radical manifesto for the future of UK employment law and there has been a lot of ... Read More
Changing Reasonable Adjustments Could be Discriminatory
Author: Liz Bradley
Employers should be aware that changing or removing adjustments for a disabled employee could amount to a failure to make reasonable adjustments, even if they are replaced with other ... Read More
New GDPR Special Category Data Guidance Published
Author: Louise Keenan
There are some types of special category data under the GDPR that attract a higher level of protection given their sensitive nature. This is referred to as ‘special category’ ... Read More
The EU Exit: ID Document Check is Now Available for iOS
The EU Exit: ID Document Check is an app by the Home Office which is used to verify the identity of anyone applying under the EU Settlement Scheme. The app ... Read More
Striking a Balance – Activism and the Workplace
In the wake of September’s Global Climate Strike, protests previously confined to the personal sphere are now spilling over onto the streets and taking place during the working day. ... Read More
Rethinking Workplace Wellbeing in Times of Uncertainty
Every year an estimated 17 million work days are lost to stress, anxiety and depression. Clarklegal's Monica Atwal highlights ways in which employers can raise their game to help. ... Read More
Cookies and Consent - CJEU Found Pre-Ticked Boxes Not Sufficient
The Court of Justice of the European Union (‘CJEU’) has just handed down its ruling on questions of consent for the use of cookies in Bundesverband der Verbraucherzentralen und Verbraucherverbände ... Read More
Mental Health: Are Employers Doing Enough?
HR professionals are increasingly aware of the importance of supporting good mental health in the workplace. As Forbury People reported recently, millions of working days are lost in the UK ... Read More
Transfer of Conditions (TOC)
Do not panic if your passport has been lost, stolen, damaged or due to expire and your visa vignette is contained in your passport. The visa vignette can be transferred ... Read More
Monica Atwal Discusses with People Management about What the Stalking Protection Act Means for Employers
Stalking is one of the most common forms of abuse, with around one in five women and nearly one in 10 men becoming a victim of stalking after the age ... Read More
Unlocking Productivity Through Employee Engagement
According to a recent survey conducted by State of the Global Workplace, organisations with high scores for employee engagement showed just over 20% higher levels of profitability compared to those ... Read More
How is the UK Private Banking Industry Preparing for a no Deal Brexit? - Monica Atwal Comments for PBI
Written by Jamie Crawley
The never-ending uncertainty surrounding Britain’s departure from the European Union has prompted fears of large job cuts as businesses downsize British operations as a hedge against possible ... Read More
Michael Sippitt and Georgia Roberts Comment for The Global Recruiter on The Brave New World of Work
Artificial intelligence is no longer a concept of the future. It is becoming the norm. GPS maps offer us alternative routes to avoid traffic; the new fitness tracker you have ... Read More
News Flash: The TUPE Quarter Podcast Series Launches
We all know what a complex area TUPE can be so we’re launching a series of podcasts designed to bring you right up to date with all things TUPE! This ... Read More
Struggling to Increase Your Covers? A Guide for Restaurant Entrepreneurs
Whether you own a restaurant or are looking to open one it is crucial to ensure you keep your tables full, especially in an uncertain market. With the right marketing ... Read More
Michael Sippitt and Georgia Roberts Comment for the HR Director on Complex World of Workplace AI
“Artificial intelligence”. It’s in the news, it’s in our homes and will change the world of work as we know it. For Human Resource Professionals, knowing what’s coming has never ... Read More
Digital Nomads
The appeal of the digital nomad lifestyle has changed the horizons. Businesses need to be aware that this is likely to be seen by highly skilled individuals as attractive, at ... Read More
Brexit and TUPE
We’re nearing October and it’s still unclear what the UK’s withdrawal agreement with the EU will look like or if one will exist at all! ... Read More
Organisations Continue to Struggle with GDPR Compliance, Especially SMEs
We are almost 18 months on from the implementation of the GDPR on 25 May 2018 and there have been a wealth of surveys reflecting on how well (or not) ... Read More
Facial Recognition in Public Spaces: Extended Article
In August, Clarkslegal Partner Chrysilla de Vere wrote a blog on the privacy issues surrounding the use of facial recognition. This was picked up by the Internet Newsletter for Lawyers who ... Read More
AI and Data Protection - Is Fair and Transparent Privacy Possible?
We live in a digital world.
Every facet of daily life is governed to some degree by phone, web or some form of connected technology.
There is no question that advances in ... Read More
Facial Recognition in Public Spaces Raises Data Protection Concerns
You are walking along a side street towards your office. Unbeknown to you a private company has installed closed circuit television with facial recognition capabilities and is tracking your movements. ... Read More
Applying for Naturalisation? Be Wary of This Important Requirement!
Naturalisation is the process of becoming a British citizen for adults. This process has various requirements which include a minimum period of previous residence, knowledge of life and language in ... Read More
UK Visas and Technology
The Home Office is serious about incorporating technology in its immigration process. The advent and expansion of e-gates, the introduction of online applications and the implementation of the EU Settlement ... Read More
The Social Media Superpower Advancing AI
Developments in the last week show Facebook and Instagram are leading players in the field of Artificial Intelligence.
On Friday "Pluribus" became the first AI robot to beat five expert Texas Hold'em players at their own game.
Game playing ... Read More
eSports: The Beginning of a New Era in Gaming?
Video games. A simple yet entertaining diversion or a colossal waste of time? One may be forgiven for missing the rapid emergence of competitive videogaming, also known as eSports. Yes, ... Read More
EU Settlement Scheme Family Permit
Author: Bhavneeta Limbachia
If you are a non-EEA family member and your family member has been granted pre-settled or settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, you can either travel or ... Read More
What is the Difference Between Permanent Residence and Settled Status?
Author: Christopher Smith
Brexit. A term that is currently riddled with uncertainty. There are many questions about the difference between Permanent Residence (PR) and Settled status in a post-Brexit Britain. Therefore, this ... Read More
Obvious Risk – Is it Really That Obvious?
Authors: Michael Bath, Partner, Ryan Stehlik, Special Counsel & Kim Ong Lynch, Senior Associate
Navigating what will and will not constitute an obvious risk under the Civil Liability Act 2002 (NSW) (CLA) can ... Read More
Momentary Misjudgment Insufficient to Crush Plaintiff’s Claim for Damages
Authors: Rebecca Stevens, Partner & Amy Gill, Special Counsel
A worker’s actual knowledge of a specific risk that arises on a worksite may not provide sufficient basis for a finding of ... Read More
To What Extent Must Financial Advisers Know Their Clients?
Authors: Katherine Hayes, Partner and Greg Stirling, Senior Associate
A recent Supreme Court of Queensland decision in the case of Bankier v HAP2 Pty Ltd [2019] QSC 101 has highlighted the need for ... Read More
Taking and Enforcement of Charges Over Shares in English Companies
Author: Jon Chapman
Charges over shares of companies incorporated under English law are not uncommon, often as part of a group banking facility, where subsidiary company shares are charged by the ... Read More
Restriction against holding any ‘interest in’ a competing business was too wide but could be severed
In Tillman v Egon Zehnder Ltd, the Supreme Court held that a restrictive covenant which prevented a business executive from being directly or indirectly engaged, concerned or interested in any ... Read More
Posted Workers and the Van Der Elst Provision
The Posted Workers directive or the Van Der Elst provisions have been an important mechanism for EU-based companies in posting employees to provide services across Europe. These provisions despite their ... Read More
How is Technology Affecting Construction Disputes?
Technology is affecting the way claims are made and dealt with in many different ways. It is making it easier not only to find out relevant information but also to ... Read More
GDPR Enforcement: ICO issues second intent to fine in two days
Just one day after the ICO delivered a notice of intent to fine British Airways £183 million for alleged personal data breaches, it has delivered another, this time to global ... Read More
Human Resources and Ethics in Artificial Intelligence
The recently announced huge gift of £150 million to Oxford University by Stephen Schwarzman to fund a new institute for ethics in artificial intelligence is a reminder of the huge ... Read More
Presenter’s Arrangements with BBC Not Subject to IR35 Rules
In April we blogged about the upcoming reforms to the Tax framework - IR35.
Under current legislation, where an individual offers services through a PSC but in practice the relationship is ... Read More
Top 4 Points to Remember When Applying for British Citizenship
The below is a summary of the most important requirements for naturalisation. Remember the key is preparation!
1. Life in the UK test
If you are between 18 and 65 then you ... Read More
Employer’s Allocation Of Training Duties Found To Be Discriminatory for Employee For Whom English Was Not His First Language
In the recent case of Khawaja v Transport for London, a Tribunal found that an employee had been subjected to direct race discrimination by his manager in respect of the ... Read More
Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) in Discrimination Cases
The Women and Equalities Select Committee (“WESC”) has called for the government to either ban or reset the parameters on which NDAs are used by employers to silence employees’ allegations ... Read More
New International Labour Standard on Violence and Harassment at Work
For over 20 years, Clarkslegal has been an integral part of the UK delegation to the International Labour Organisation (ILO), the United Nations agency which sets international labour standards and ... Read More
EU Settlement Scheme Update – June 2019
The EU Settlement Scheme has now been fully open since 30 March 2019. The scheme allows EEA and Swiss citizens resident in the UK to secure their status in the ... Read More
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