Tailoring social media policies to catch Pokémon Go
In our article published today in HR-inform we consider the key steps employers can take to make their social media […]
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Insight: UK Employment Law Round-up – July 2016
In this issue, we look at whether Britain’s decision to leave the European Union is actually likely to have a […]
Virgin Trains goes full steam ahead in employing ex-offenders
Sir Richard Branson is reaching out to the talent among ex-offenders and encouraging other businesses to look past individuals’ criminal […]
Illegal working penalties for employers are more than a slap on the wrist
Further to our post last week on the Immigration Act 2016 (“Are You Ready For Tomorrow“), UK Visas and Immigration […]
…gotta catch 'em all!
Last week’s launch of the smartphone game “Pokémon GO” has swept the UK faster than you can say “gotta catch […]
Germany not prepared to "pull up the drawbridge" on young Britons
The German vice chancellor has called on certain EU countries (including Italy and France) to offer young British citizens who […]
"I'm sick, honest. My self-certified sick note says so!"
Representatives of the British Medical Association (BMA) met recently to discuss the possibility of allowing employees to take up to […]
We're all going on a summer holiday…if the boss allows it!
The holiday season is upon us and workers have dreams of lying on beaches and splashing in the sea. […]
Insight: UK Employment Law Round-up – June 2016
In this issue we look into the implications of misusing data in the employment context. In particular, we utline recent […]
Brexit…hunkering down for the long haul…what we know so far
In 12 April 2016, in our article “The Great Brexit Debate: Protection for Workers” we shared our views on the […]
Dr Eva Carneiro – happy ever after in the "tale of two employees"?
Dr Eva Carneiro, the former Chelsea first team doctor, who brought employment tribunal claims of constructive dismissal and sex discrimination […]
Insight: UK Employment Law Round-up – May 2016
During our Annual Update seminar on 27 April 2016, we discussed some of the legislative changes that employers should look […]