CIPD publishes guidance on managing and supporting remote workers
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UK right to work check concessions to end next month
Temporary adjustments to the process for checking individual rights to work in the UK will end on 16 May 2021, the Home Office has announced. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Calls for ‘right to disconnect’ in the UK
Kate Dodd tells HRNews about the prospect of a workers’ right to ‘switch off’ from work Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →UAE introduces guidelines to combat anti-money laundering
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has issued new guidelines on anti-money laundering (AML) and combatting the financing of terrorism (CFT) to raise awareness of the importance of adhering to financial […]
Continue Reading →Extended workplace Covid testing regime in Northern Ireland
Employers in Northern Ireland operating in sectors where staff cannot work from home are being given an opportunity to participate in a workplace asymptomatic testing programme designed to curb the […]
Continue Reading →H2U and RWE to develop hydrogen trading between Australia and Germany
Australian renewable hydrogen developer the Hydrogen Utility (H2U) and Germany’s RWE Supply & Trading have agreed to export Australian green hydrogen to Germany, according to a statement by RWE. Read […]
Continue Reading →UK to set 2035 climate ambition in law
A commitment to reduce UK emissions by 78% by 2035 compared to 1990 levels is to be enshrined in UK law before the end of June this year. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →Fashion businesses should assess IP rights in light of Covid-19 challenges
The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated change on the high street, pushing a number of fashion businesses over the edge into insolvency. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Earth Day: how impact investments can drive ‘net zero’ agenda
The impact investment movement, which aims to achieve both financial returns for investors alongside measurable environmental or social objectives, will play a vital part in driving the innovation the world […]
Continue Reading →Origin Energy signs green hydrogen project expansion deal
Australian listed public energy company Origin Energy has signed a deal with the Townsville port for the potential expansion of its green hydrogen project in Queensland, with export targeted to […]
Continue Reading →UK company law change could make section 172 fit for purpose
A relatively small change to section 172 of the UK’s Companies Act 2006 could have a transformative impact on company law, directors’ duties, corporate governance, businesses and, ultimately, the economy, […]
Continue Reading →Distribution and exploitation of film and tv rights
This guide is based on UK law. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →CIPD: too many employers ‘not fostering inclusive workplaces’
As the CIPD publishes new guidance to combat sexual harassment, HRNews showcases e-learning as a means of training staff Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Immigration routes into the UK for life sciences talent
Louisa Cole tells HRNews about routes to bringing talent into the UK to fill skills gaps in life sciences Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Irish WRC hearings must be public, Supreme Court rules
The Irish Supreme Court has ruled that it is incompatible with the administration of justice for there to be a blanket prohibition on Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) hearings in public. […]
Continue Reading →Industry tightens up on pension scams as losses hit £10bn
Pension schemes face tougher due diligence requirements on transfer requests as new figures show the amount lost to pension scams and fraud has hit £10 billion five years after the […]
Continue Reading →Case highlights dangers of umbrella agreements for security of payment regimes in Australia
A New South Wales (NSW) Supreme Court judgment has provided rare concrete guidance to contractors about how to modify their behaviour if they want to maintain the protection of the […]
Continue Reading →New carbon price makes energy efficiency in the German building sector even more important
Heating oil will soon become more expensive for consumers in Germany due to the new Fuel Emissions Trading Act. This is expected to increase demand for energy-efficient buildings. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →Very large organisations could see fines for health and safety offences double
Very large organisations may see fines for health and safety breaches doubled, according to the Court of Appeal in England and Wales. There remains, however, no clear judicial guidance on […]
Continue Reading →Litigation funders can help victims of investor fraud via group claims
There is an opportunity for litigation funders to help victims of investor fraud to obtain access to justice through group litigation at a time when frauds are at record levels […]
Continue Reading →High Court dismisses allegations over administrators’ conduct
The High Court of England and Wales has dismissed a claim brought by the liquidators of One Blackfriars Limited against its former joint administrators over the sale of the company’s […]
Continue Reading →Restructuring – a view from Austria
Austrian lawyer Julia Marboe outlines the essential steps when restructuring a business in Austria Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Coronavirus in England: the roadmap out of lockdown
New regulations are now in force in England, setting out what organisations operating across all sectors of the economy can and cannot do within the context of measures designed to […]
Continue Reading →Stranded expats in facing unexpected tax bills in UK
Chris Thomas tells HRNews about a tax issue facing expatriates and the companies employing them Read Complete Article
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