EU seeks to empower EMA on cross-border health
Plans to give the European Medicines Agency (EMA) new powers to enable it to lead a more effective EU-wide response to health crises have been published by EU policy makers. […]
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Display screen equipment: health and safety rules for home working
Employers should review their compliance with rules regarding display screen equipment (DSE) afresh given the shift to remote working in light of the coronavirus pandemic. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →UK Supreme Court applies civil standard of proof to suicide and unlawful killing
The UK Supreme Court has decided that findings of suicide and unlawful killing in inquests should be upheld to the civil law standard of proof, rather than the criminal law […]
Continue Reading →Coronavirus law anticipates unusual 2021 Scottish elections
The 2021 Scottish parliamentary elections could be held entirely by postal vote, through polling held over multiple days, or be delayed for up to six months under contingency plans drawn […]
Continue Reading →Hotels: restructuring for recovery
Unprecedented levels of financial support from the UK government have only delayed an anticipated wave of transactions in the hotels sector, as investors seek to restructure otherwise viable businesses in […]
Continue Reading →Harassment in an online environment: the HR perspective
The recent emphasis on remote working and distance learning means it is more important than ever for universities to be able to show that they have taken all reasonable steps […]
Continue Reading →Online portal for UAE economic substance regulation notifications to go live
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) authorities have confirmed that notifications and annual reports due under its new Economic Substance Regulations (ESRs) will have to be submitted through an online portal […]
Continue Reading →German consumer association did not have standing to take declaratory model action
A German court has blocked a case concerning the revocation of motor purchase loan agreements, saying that the consumer association that filed it did not have enough members and that […]
Continue Reading →Budgetary constraints may justify indirect discrimination rules Court of Appeal
Shuabe Shabudin tells HRNews about the decision in Heskett on application of the ‘cost-plus’ rule why it is helps. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Employers warned over redundancy selection mistakes and ‘benevolent bias’
Amy Hextell tells HRNews that employers are making ‘basic mistakes’ in their decision-making where employees’ mental health is concerned. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →‘No chance’ of the IR35 rules being delayed again as late amendments made to the legislation
As more changes to the IR35 legislation are announced, Penny Simmons tells HRNews that employers need to be ready for the April start date. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Ireland launches consultation into introduction of statutory sick pay scheme
The Irish government has backed up an earlier commitment to enact statutory sick pay (SSP) legislation in Ireland by the end of 2021 by launching a consultation on the proposals. […]
Continue Reading →English court deems mass litigation over Brazil dam collapse a ‘white elephant’
The High Court of England and Wales has rejected an attempt by over 200,000 individuals, companies and other entities to claim damages for the 2015 collapse of a dam in […]
Continue Reading →Consider Covid-19 impact before paying executive bonuses, says investment body
The Investment Association (IA) has reinforced the principle that companies must treat executives and staff consistently when it comes to remuneration, particularly in the light of the Covid-19 pandemic. Read […]
Continue Reading →China drafts new antitrust guideline for internet companies
China has published a draft antitrust guideline to deal with what it said is monopolistic behaviour by internet companies. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Singapore financial regulation fines increase by 68%
Financial regulator the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) issued 68% more fines by value in the 18 months to June than in the previous 18 month period, it has said, […]
Continue Reading →UK sets out 10-point plan for ‘green industrial revolution’
The UK government has published its priorities for future investment in clean energy, transport and energy efficiency, designed to support the country’s 2050 ‘net zero’ emissions target and support up […]
Continue Reading →Increase in UK tax suspected of being underpaid by large businesses
The amount of UK tax that HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) suspects large businesses may have underpaid has risen by 16% to £34.8bn in the year to 31 March 2020 […]
Continue Reading →The future of transport: developing standards
Standardisation and other interventions will play a crucial role in delivering the next generation of private vehicles, passenger services and their integration with the wider transport system. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Driverless cars and mobility: time to shape future regulation
Automotive manufacturers, technology companies and other businesses engaged in the development of connected, autonomous and electric vehicles and new mobility products and services must seize the opportunity to shape future […]
Continue Reading →Automotive supply chain faces digital and regulatory disruption
The move to connected, autonomous and electric vehicles has the potential to bring significant changes to long established business models as we see a shift from the traditional automotive sector […]
Continue Reading →Liberalising the rail network in South Africa
Rail’s share of passenger and freight transportation in South Africa has fallen in recent times with lack of investment, vandalism and neglect of existing assets all having a part to […]
Continue Reading →Employers of furloughed staff ‘grappling with redundancies’ second time around
With staff being furloughed again, Claire Scott tells HRNews that employers opting to make furloughed staff redundant need to tread carefully Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Planning reforms in England survive judicial review
A legal challenge against a series of planning law reforms that took effect in England earlier this year has been rejected by the High Court in London. Read Complete Article
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