‘The Great Resignation’ – time to review reward schemes
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Tomorrow’s world of work after Covid-19: Ireland
Anticipated changes to the law in Ireland mean employers and employees alike should not expect working practices to revert to the way they were in the country before the Covid-19 […]
Continue Reading →‘Fit for 55’: The EU Commission’s plan to reach the EU’s climate goals
The EU Commission has proposed new laws to help it achieve its goal of reducing its greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030 and becoming climate neutral by 2050. Read […]
Continue Reading →South African case clarifies test applicable to review of public contracts
State bodies in South Africa can ask the courts to review and set aside their earlier award of public contracts. There are a growing number of these cases in the […]
Continue Reading →Increase in UK regulation of cryptoassets anticipated
Businesses active in the UK’s cryptoassets market can expect to see an increase in regulation in the months and years ahead, an expert has said. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →How a court ruling changed Germany’s Climate Protection Act
Germany has amended its Climate Protection Act at short notice after its Constitutional Court ruled it unconstitutional in parts. This could also strengthen climate activists’ cases in other parts of […]
Continue Reading →Pharma tracking law takes effect in the UAE
A new law introduced in the UAE requires businesses selling pharmaceutical products in the state to log information that will enable those products to be traced through a new electronic […]
Continue Reading →Social mobility in FS firms has ‘room for improvement’
Laura Starrett tells HRNews about inequalities in financial services highlighted by the FCA, PRA and Bank of England Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Data breach claims on the rise
Katy Docherty tells HRNews about the rise in group claims for compensation for data breaches Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →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
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