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Writing effective references
From time to time, organisations are asked to give references for current or former employees, or they request references from others to find out more about prospective employees. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →When volunteers and interns may acquire employment rights
There is no legal definition of a ‘volunteer’ or ‘intern’ and no specific legislation covering employer-volunteer relationships. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Employment tribunal hearings: what to expect
This is a brief overview of what you can expect if you are attending an employment tribunal hearing either remotely or in person, and what you can expect if you […]
Continue Reading →The Equality Act: issues for employers
Here are some of the things you need to know about the prohibitions against discrimination which came into effect with the Equality Act 2010. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →EU: due diligence on owners and controllers critical to assessing sanctions risk
The European Commission has emphasised the importance of due diligence when assessing sanctions risk in connection with dealings with non-sanctioned entities in an opinion relating to the control exerted by […]
Continue Reading →Australian energy company signs deal to progress green hydrogen project
Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) and Tasmanian Ports Corporation (TasPorts) have signed an option agreement for the construction of a 250 megawatt (MW) green hydrogen plant in Bell Bay, Northern Tasmania. […]
Continue Reading →Pandemic stalls progress on construction gender pay gap
The Covid-19 pandemic has somewhat skewed gender pay gap (GPG) figures reported by large construction businesses for the year 2020-21, with overtime reductions and staff placed on furlough impacting on […]
Continue Reading →Big pharma bemoans watered down reforms on health technology assessments
A trade body representing some of the world’s biggest pharmaceutical manufacturers has expressed its “regret” at an agreement reached by EU law makers on the reform of the current system […]
Continue Reading →Singapore to extend third party litigation funding framework
Singapore’s Law Ministry will extend the remit of the third party funding (TPF) framework from 28 June, extending the kinds of litigation which third party funding can be used for. […]
Continue Reading →Employers in Singapore to receive S$2.2bn under job support plan
Over 140,000 employers in Singapore will receive a share of S$2.2 billion ($1.6bn) under the Jobs Support Scheme (JSS) starting from 30 June. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Report outlines shape of post-Brexit regulatory landscape in the UK
A group tasked with setting out the UK’s post-Brexit regulatory priorities has released its recommendations, proposing a number of reforms focused on innovation, growth and inward investment. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →A guide to public inquiries
Public inquiries are investigations which deal with matters of public concern. Whatever the focus of the inquiry, the purpose of all inquiries remains the same – to establish the facts, […]
Continue Reading →Regis CVA: High Court confirms successful parties in costs decision
The High Court in London has determined who should pay the costs of the long-running litigation over Regis’ company voluntary arrangement (CVA), helpfully clarifying who had been the successful parties. […]
Continue Reading →Brand management in the age of the social media influencer
Social media influencers have come to dominate the digital platforms through which many of us now live our lives, particularly in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. But as a […]
Continue Reading →Lack of interim relief for UK discrimination claims lawful
Sarah Ashberry tells HRNews about the rise in applications for interim relief in past year Read Complete Article
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This guide outlines what subcontracting in construction contracts involves, and the main issues to consider. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Revise sickness policies ahead of UK winter flu
UK employers should revise their sickness policies before an anticipated increase in seasonal flu cases this winter to ensure lessons learned from the Covid-19 pandemic are reflected, an employment law […]
Continue Reading →How the doctrine of equivalents impacts patent protection in Europe
Innovators experience different scopes of patent protection, and generic manufacturers different freedom to develop similar products, as a consequence of the fragmented way an important concept in patent law is […]
Continue Reading →Social media due diligence on sports stars crucial for potential sponsors, says expert
Companies looking to sponsor an athlete or sports clubs looking for a new star should ensure they carry out social media due diligence before signing any contracts, an expert has […]
Continue Reading →Why healthcare providers need a policy on AI ethics
Creating and publishing an artificial intelligence (AI) and ethics policy can help life sciences companies and healthcare providers build trust in their use of the technology. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Singapore-Hong Kong travel bubble expected to start in July
The Singapore-Hong Kong Air Travel Bubble (ATB) will be reviewed and is expected to start in July. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Germany passes reform of lawyers’ fees and litigation funding
A new law passed in Germany provides for contingency fees for lawyers and new rules for debt collection agencies. The reform is the first part of a series of reforms […]
Continue Reading →Modern slavery in construction – check your supply chain
Shuabe Shabudin tells HRNews about ways to avoid inadvertent breaches of modern slavery laws Read Complete Article
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