Data breach claims on the rise
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Conflicting views need careful balancing after Forstater
Linda Jones tells HRNews about how a recent EAT decision impacts the management of employees’ views and opinions Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Copyright and freedom of expression are balanced in Copyright Directive, says CJEU advisor
Article 17 of the EU’s Copyright Directive is compatible with the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, says an advocate general at the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU). […]
Continue Reading →Singapore launches Indian migrant worker pilot
The construction, marine and process (CMP) sectors have started bringing in migrant workers from India under a pilot programme to ease the labour crunch. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →European Commission outlines plan for carbon border adjustment mechanism
The European Commission has announced plans for a new carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) which will apply initially to imports of iron and steel, cement, fertiliser, aluminium and electricity generation. […]
Continue Reading →UK FCA tackles ‘greenwashing’ fund mis-selling risks
UK financial regulators are making it increasingly clear that they will take action against firms that mislead the public about the climate credentials of their products. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Tribunal backs replacement of ‘subsisting’ telco land agreements
A recent tribunal ruling should make it easier for telecoms operators to require providers of land on which their telecoms equipment is situated to enter into new agreements on more […]
Continue Reading →Master trusts and CDC: time for UK schemes to plan ahead
As the UK’s Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) issues its long-awaited draft regulations on collective defined contribution (CDC) pension schemes, now is the time for master trusts to start […]
Continue Reading →EU court rejects would-be sound trade mark
A bid to register the sound of a drinks can being opened as a trade mark in the EU has been rejected. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →English court gives guidance on loss of right to object under Arbitration Act
A recent court decision in England considers the requirement that an objection to a tribunal’s jurisdiction must have been raised as soon as the grounds existed, and the form that […]
Continue Reading →China to strengthen cyber security regulation
China is to strengthen its cyber security regulations. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →UK ‘return to work’ guide leaves decisions in the hands of employers
UK government guidance puts the onus on individual employers to determine the best way in which to keep their workers safe from the spread of Covid-19, an expert has said. […]
Continue Reading →UK regulators promote diversity and inclusion in financial services firms
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and Bank of England are asking for views on plans to improve diversity and inclusion in the financial services sector. […]
Continue Reading →Footballer abuse should spur employers to review social media policies
The racist abuse directed at footballers following the England team’s defeat in the final of the UEFA European Championship last weekend should spur employers to review whether they have appropriate […]
Continue Reading →Data analysis key to closing gender pay gap in financial services
The UK’s financial services firms are employing data analysis in a bid to close the gender pay gap (GPG), but more work needs to be done to drive real progress. […]
Continue Reading →Drafting effective NEC subcontracts
Taking your time and making informed decisions while drafting subcontracts will mitigate against arguments and misunderstandings further down the line, ultimately saving you time. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →EU consults on new Vertical Agreements Block Exemption regime
The European Commission has set out its plans to update the EU Vertical Agreements Block Exemption Regulation (VABER). The proposals, if finalised as drafted, would affect which restrictions suppliers are […]
Continue Reading →Laos wind power project signs cross-border PPA
Vietnam Electricity (EVN) has agreed to buy power from 600 megawatts (MW) windfarm the Monsoon Wind Project in southern Laos. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →FCA business plan targets ‘innovative, assertive, adaptive’ future
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published its business plan for 2021-22, setting out its priorities for the coming year as the regulator seeks to keep up with changes […]
Continue Reading →Mutual societies: ESG regulation and enforcement
Mutual societies, including friendly societies, account for £90 billion in revenue and impact one in three UK citizens. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Tomorrow’s world of work after Covid-19: United Arab Emirates
Workers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) seem set to benefit from increased flexibility in the post Covid-19 world. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →NFL should use Nassib announcement to increase visibility of LGBT community
The recent announcement by American football player Carl Nassib that he is gay should act as a catalyst for the National Football League (NFL) to create a wider culture of […]
Continue Reading →Genomics and health data central to UK life sciences vision
Greater use of genomics and health data is envisaged in the UK to provide “much deeper, real world evidence” about the safety of new medicines and health technologies. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →‘Green’ procurement will shape bids for road and rail contracts
Businesses seeking to win public contracts for major road and rail infrastructure projects can expect governments around the world to use the procurement process to place a greater emphasis on […]
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