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
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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
Continue Reading →UK Vertical Agreements Block Exemption: consultation hints at some change
Recent proposals published by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) have raised the prospect of future divergence from EU competition law in relation to the treatment of vertical agreements, though […]
Continue Reading →Adopting hybrid working? Think GDPR
Aisleen Pugh tells HRNews about the data compliance risks when staff print documents at home Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Australian cases raise doubt over whether wind farm assets are chattels or fixtures
Contrasting rulings by state courts in Australia means there is uncertainty for developers and owners of renewable energy projects in relation to tax and other liabilities they face in the […]
Continue Reading →Uncertainties remain over UK’s IR35 rules
Widespread changes to the UK’s IR35 off-payroll working rules came into force on 6 April 2021, and despite a 12-month delay to implementation, detailed HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) guidance […]
Continue Reading →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
Continue Reading →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 […]
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