RemCo reform the way to improved people and pay governance
James Sullivan-Tailyour tells HRNews about the report by the CIPD and High Pay Centre offering practical guidance to HRDs and board members Read Complete Article
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Manifestly inappropriate’ test applies to final warnings in capability dismissal cases
Sarah Munro tells HRNews about the EAT’s decision in Fallahi v TWI Ltd and the test to be applied by ETs where the fairness of an earlier final written warning […]
Continue Reading →UK fertility storage limits to be increased
The UK government will legislate to increase the maximum period for which frozen eggs, sperm and embryos can be stored to 55 years. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →UK Supreme Court clarifies scope of ‘lawful act economic duress’
A recent decision by the UK’s highest court has clarified the circumstances in which a party to a commercial contract is entitled to rescind that contract on the grounds of […]
Continue Reading →Australia looks to reform infrastructure with new plan
Cost would no longer be the determining factor of whether construction companies win public contracts to deliver major infrastructure projects in Australia under planned reforms that have been announced. Read […]
Continue Reading →Japan-Australia green hydrogen supply chain possibilities to be studied
Japan’s largest oil company ENEOS will carry out a study on building up a commercial scale green hydrogen supply chain between Japan and Queensland, Australia, the Queensland government has announced. […]
Continue Reading →Upper Tribunal upholds UK financial adviser ban
The Upper Tribunal has backed a decision by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to ban Jon Frensham from carrying out regulated activities for criminal behaviour unrelated to his work […]
Continue Reading →Enforcing adjudication decisions in South African Courts
Most construction contracts make provision for dispute resolution mechanisms which result in either temporary or final and binding determination through adjudication, arbitration or even litigation. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →WhatsApp fined €225m for GDPR transparency failings
Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) has fined WhatsApp €225 million for failings of transparency under EU data protection laws and ordered the company to amend its practices within three months. […]
Continue Reading →Court clarifies law on pharma patent claims
Pharmaceutical manufacturers that claim patent rights over multiple compounds on the basis of a general formula will welcome a new ruling by the Court of Appeal in London, experts in […]
Continue Reading →Green hydrogen PPAs could reshape market
Green hydrogen power purchase agreements (PPAs) could help major manufacturers and other large fuel and energy-intensive businesses to reduce their carbon emissions, but the model could disadvantage smaller hydrogen producers, […]
Continue Reading →South African court emphasises need for procedural compliance
A recent decision by South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) underscores the need for parties to play by court rules unless clear and compelling extenuating circumstances for procedural lapses […]
Continue Reading →Food suppliers face increased regulation
Food suppliers and others in the food supply chain in the UK can expect to face further mandatory obligations aimed at encouraging consumers to make healthier food choices. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →Singapore workplace Covid-19 vaccination guidance updated
Employees in certain business sectors in Singapore will be required to be vaccinated against Covid-19 or undergo regular testing from 1 October. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Restructuring – a view from Romania
Romanian lawyers Adelina Iftime-Blagean and Andreea Stan outline the essential steps when restructuring a business in Romania Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →‘Claims culture’ developing around data breaches
Katy Docherty tells HRNews about the defending ‘no win no fee’ data breach claims Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Not sharing Covid risks would threaten viability of construction projects
The construction industry faces many challenges related to Covid-19, and if it doesn’t take a co-operative approach and share risks then it could make the situation even worse. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →Singapore and the US to launch climate partnership
Singapore and the US have agreed to build a partnership and work on climate change, environmental governance, sustainable development and low carbon solutions. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Singapore to launch new employment measures
Singapore has announced measures that its government said would protect workers against discrimination related to gender, age, race, religion or disability. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Vietnam aims for 21GW of offshore wind power by 2045
Vietnam has set a goal of reaching 30 gigawatts (GW) to 50GW of offshore wind power generating capacity by 2030 and 21GW by 2045. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →South Africa nuclear generation plans receive regulatory approval
Plans for South Africa to procure 2,500MW of energy from nuclear power have received approval from the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA). Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →UK employers can expect wave of new data and AI guidance
Fresh guidance on monitoring workers and on using artificial intelligence (AI) tools in recruitment is to be issued to employers in the UK under plans announced by two UK regulators. […]
Continue Reading →US non-compete clause review could influence UK reform
Proposals in the US to review the ability of employers to impose “unfair” non-compete agreements on departing employees will be watched with interest in the UK following a recent consultation […]
Continue Reading →Cloud tool could streamline Australian renewable energy connections
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) is developing a cloud-based connections simulation tool which it hopes will reduce the time it takes for developers to connect projects to the National […]
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