The UK government has published a roadmap setting out the timetable for implementation of the reforms set out in the Employment Rights Bill. This roadmap confirms that the UK government will take a phased approach to both consulting on these policies and introducing them following the Employment Rights Bill receiving Royal Assent. While the Bill
The FCA has issued a Consultation Paper proposing a series of changes aimed at strengthening the regulatory framework around non-financial misconduct (NFM) in the financial services sector. The Policy Statement provides a new rule (to come into force on 1 September 2026) that non-financial misconduct, such as bullying and harassment will apply to a broader
Die Koalitionsparteien „stehen zum gesetzlichen Mindestlohn“. Wie erwartet soll der
In the ever-evolving world of digital media, companies are increasingly turning to influencers to promote their products and services. How should these collaborations be framed legally? Are influencers freelancers, employees, agents—or something else entirely?
The answer depends less on labels and more on the nature of the relationship and the specific obligations involved.
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South Africa’s labour landscape is poised for significant changes through proposed amendments to key legislation, which aim to balance employee protection with economic growth and flexibility for employers. This article, which will be published in three parts, will provide an overview of the main proposed changes to
Die Parteien streiten über Ansprüche auf Urlaubsgeld für das Jahr 2020. Die drei klagenden Arbeitnehmer
In our previous blog on 26 February 2024 (Paid leave entitlements during sickness absence: a significant change in France | Global Workplace Insider), we mentioned the reversal in case law taken by the French Supreme Court concerning the rules applicable to accrual of paid annual leave for employees absent on sick leave.
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As of 30 May 2022, a new immigration route into the UK is now available via the “High Potential Individual” (HPI) visa. This route is aimed at attracting highly skilled foreign graduates who have obtained an eligible university degree within the last 5 years, with the intention to grow the UK as a leading international
On 10 May at the State Opening of Parliament, the legislative intention of the Government for the next parliamentary session was set out in the Queen’s Speech. Despite the speech containing proposals for 38 new laws, the long awaited Employment Bill was omitted.
The Employment Bill, which was first proposed in 2019, was intended to
Corporate transactions can uncover a number of immigration considerations, particularly if the buyer, seller, or target company, or any entity involved in the transaction, has a sponsor licence. Even without the complexities of a sponsor licence and the duties of the company, immigration issues can arise relating to the prevention of illegal working. Quite often