Singapore to extend local jobs support scheme
Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) will extend its local job support scheme by six months, to March 2022. Read Complete Article
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Dutch government considering ban on ransom payments by insurers
The Dutch government is reportedly considering banning insurance companies from paying ransom payments to hackers, in order to take away the financial incentive for criminals engaged in ransomware and other […]
Continue Reading →Pension disputes: Ombudsman dismisses three complaints
The Pensions Ombudsman (PO) has heard a wide range of complaints in recent months by pension scheme members who have exhausted their providers’ own complaints mechanisms. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →HSE achieves first prosecution after Covid ‘spot check’
A construction contractor has been prosecuted for breaches of health and safety legislation in the first successful prosecution arising from the UK Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) Covid ‘spot check’ […]
Continue Reading →Blackburn teacher case highlights ‘multitude of disciplinary flaws’
The widely reported ‘pupil in the cupboard’ case is a lesson for employers conducting disciplinary investigations Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Health bodies push for mental health training for line managers
Trish Embley tells HRNews about recommendations from PHE and NICE for organisational and individual-level approaches to mental wellbeing in the workplace Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Employers not involving HR in climate strategies
Sarah Munro tells HRNews why HR is being shut out of climate change projects Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Australian government announces A$150m for hydrogen hubs
Australian government has announced an additional A$150 million (US$110m) in funding for hydrogen hubs across seven prioritised regional sites. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →CMA publishes final guidance on environmental claims used in advertising
The UK’s Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) has published its long-awaited guidance on environmental claims made by businesses in advertising. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →UK government proposes making flexible working the default
The UK government has launched a consultation aimed at making flexible working the default approach for employers and individuals in the future. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Court of Appeal gives guidance on mutuality of obligation for employment tax status
A recent decision by the Court of Appeal in London on the employment tax status of football referees offers guidance to employers on what counts as sufficient ‘mutuality of obligation’, […]
Continue Reading →China to end construction of overseas coal plants
China has announced it will no longer build new coal-fired power projects overseas and instead support developing countries to move into renewable energy. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Australian government announces A$150m for hydrogen hubs
Australian government has announced an additional A$150 million (US$110m) in funding for hydrogen hubs across seven prioritised regional sites. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Ireland’s ‘Housing for All’ plan: funding and delivery
The Irish government has announced Ireland’s largest-ever housing budget as part of its housing plan to 2030. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Incident response for financial services: changing regulation
Financial services businesses must face up to increasing regulatory expectations around how they manage IT risk. There are particular challenges arising from this in how those businesses implement effective incident […]
Continue Reading →New legislation to kick-start Australian offshore wind industry
A new bill introduced to federal parliament will spark the development of the emerging offshore wind industry in Australia. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →South African court reaffirms stance on enforcement of arbitral awards
A recent ruling by South Africa’s High Court highlights the application of the UNCITRAL Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration on enforcing an award against an unsuccessful party to an […]
Continue Reading →Dubai decree changes Dubai disputes landscape
Dubai law makers have taken steps to abolish two arbitral bodies in a move that may fundamentally alter the arbitration landscape in the jurisdiction, according to legal experts. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →EU reforms require attention of employers in Ireland
Employers in Ireland should keep their current approach to staff probationary periods under review with changes in legislation set to take effect next summer. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Electricity networks infrastructure proposals support the UK’s low carbon ambitions
The UK government’s plans to decarbonise the energy market and wider economy are supported by its proposed changes to national planning policy on energy infrastructure. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →IR35: latest HMRC approach reinforces need for robust processes
Letters sent by HMRC to businesses requesting information about how contractors and off-payroll workers are being engaged reinforces the need for robust IR35 compliant processes, a tax expert has said. […]
Continue Reading →Singapore workplace anti-discrimination law reform recommendations expected in 2022
The Singapore government is expecting to receive recommendations for reform of workplace anti-discrimination law in the first half of 2022, a minister has said. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Australia proposes ‘patent box’ to boost life sciences innovation
The Australian government is intending to introduce a ‘patent box’ regime with the objective of boosting life sciences innovation across the region and incentivising investment in the sector in response […]
Continue Reading →South Korean companies launch hydrogen business council
15 South Korean companies have established a business council for hydrogen development. Read Complete Article
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