UK right to work checks for EEA workers from July 2021
Employers will need to check that workers from the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland have the right to work in the UK from 1 July 2021. Read Complete Article
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Singapore passes law to allow for fairer sharing of burden of construction costs
The Singapore parliament has introduced legislation that will allow more equitable sharing of the increased foreign manpower costs arising from Covid-19. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Dutch data protection authority fine signals warning to healthcare practitioners
Healthcare practitioners should ensure any data submitted by patients is transmitted securely to avoid a fine for breaching the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), an expert has said. Read […]
Continue Reading →ICO gets powers to conduct financial investigations
The UK government is handing authorities, including data protection authority the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), new powers that will give them the power to conduct their own financial investigations. Read […]
Continue Reading →Coronavirus: immigration implications for UK employers
Restrictions on global movement imposed by various countries in response to the coronavirus pandemic are creating significant immigration law challenges for UK employers and sponsoring universities. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →UK data protection ‘adequacy’ gets EU governments’ sign-off
EU governments have approved plans to recognise UK data protection standards as aligned to those that apply in the EU, according to reports. The decision paves the way for personal […]
Continue Reading →Cyber attacks in healthcare: the position across Europe
Innovation in digital healthcare will test the measures healthcare providers have in place to protect their systems and data. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Institutional shareholders push for climate change commitments
Oil production companies in both Europe and the US are coming under increasing pressure from their shareholders on their future direction and targets for reducing their contributions to climate change. […]
Continue Reading →Netherlands regulates governance structure for associations and foundations
The Dutch government has introduced legislation formalising the governance and supervision of associations, cooperatives, mutual societies and foundations. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Forstater ruling has ‘wider implications’ for belief cases
Anne Sammon tells HRNews how the EAT has lowered the bar for philosophical belief cases Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Compulsory vaccination for care home workers in England
People working in care homes in England must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 from October, unless they have a medical exemption, the government has announced. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Singapore’s president approves law on infrastructure loans
Singapore’s president Halimah Yacob has approved the Significant Infrastructure Government Loan Act (SINGA) which will allow local government to borrow for major long-term infrastructure. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Trade unions – three recent developments
Sarah Ashberry tells HRNews about three recent developments affecting trade unions Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →‘World first’ solar hydro power plant to build in Australia
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) will provide A$15 million ($12m) grant funding for a 3 MW/50 MWh solar hydro power plant with 17 hours of storage. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Diversity in the digital workforce can help in war for talent, says expert
Manufacturers that concentrate their efforts on cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce will be best placed to combat the digital skills challenge they face, an expert has said. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →Review of UK’s R&D tax relief system: implications for life sciences
UK life sciences businesses routinely engage in overseas research initiatives and clinical trials to inform the development of new medicines. That activity could fall outside the scope of the UK […]
Continue Reading →Australian regulator approves 900km interconnector for renewables
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has approved costs for the EnergyConnect transmission line project connecting New South Wales (NSW) and South Australia. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →UAE allows 100% foreign ownership of onshore companies
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has implemented a legislative change that permits 100% foreign ownership of certain onshore companies. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →European Commission outlines European Digital Identity framework
The European Commission has proposed a framework for an EU-wide digital identity framework, allowing businesses and citizens to link their national digital identities with other forms of identification such as […]
Continue Reading →Net zero pledge to be required for UK government contracts
Contractors looking to pick up UK government contracts worth more than £5 million a year will also need to commit to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050 and detail […]
Continue Reading →Proposed new UK residential property developer tax
The UK government is proposing a new time limited residential property developer tax (RPDT) from April 2022 on the profits of the largest residential property developers. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Significant control over proceedings poses costs risk for litigation funders
The English High Court has handed down a costs order against a third-party litigation funder which exercised a “massive” degree of control over the case it was funding. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →LGBTQ+ inclusivity should be ‘all year round’
Rob Childe tells HRNews about practical ways of improving trans-inclusivity Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Whistleblowing protections in the UAE
Laws around whistleblowing and protection for whistleblowers are developing in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as the country seeks to align its employment legislation with international best practice. Read Complete […]
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