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  • 11 July 2022
  • Employment

Fit note changes: Proving employee sickness  

A change in the law from 1 July 2022 increases opportunities for employees to be signed off work when sick.

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  • 06 July 2022
  • Privacy and Data Protection

Data protection: moving in a ‘new direction’ for the UK?  

There have been many developments in data protection over the last few years, ranging from the implementation of the GDPR, the result of the decision in the case of Schrems II and new agreements and processes for international data transfers.

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  • 01 July 2022
  • Immigration

Preparing for sponsor compliance visits 

The Home Office suspended all points-based system sponsor compliance and assessment visits during the Covid-19 pandemic whilst lockdown restrictions were in effect. Sponsor compliance visits have now resumed. and it appears that the Home Office is attempting to make up for lost time.
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  • 28 June 2022
  • Privacy and Data Protection

DSAR: Do I need to provide names if requested?

Under GDPR employees have the right to request access to their personal data from their employer called a DSAR. Many employers refer to groups rather than names. A recent case could have some impact on the way this is interpreted in UK GDPR.
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  • 22 June 2022
  • Employment

EAT clarifies worker test in employment status decision

Employment status and how it is determined has been an issue that has vexed the courts recently, with cases in both the employment and tax tribunals.
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  • 20 June 2022
  • Employment

6 ways to lawfully cover workers on strike

A strike is underway which is being dubbed the biggest rail strike in modern history. So what can employers, whose workers are due to strike, do to cover the tasks of the striking workers?
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  • 17 June 2022
  • Employment

What are employer’s obligations during a heatwave?

During the summer, employers can come across employee issues relating to the heat and hot weather. How can employers handle hot weather and what are employer obligations during a heatwave?

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  • 14 June 2022
  • Employment

Restrictive covenants in employment contracts – FAQ’s 

Restrictive covenants in employment contracts usually try to prevent an employee acting in a certain way after they have left employment. The most common are those preventing the employee from working in a competing business (non-compete) or soliciting clients and/or staff (non-solicitation).

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  • 13 June 2022
  • Construction

Can a pay less notice apply to two applications?  

The consequences of failing to serve a valid pay less notice can be severe.  In the recent case Advance JV v Enisca, this led to the contractor being liable to pay its subcontractor £2.7 million more than it considered was the proper entitlement. 
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  • 10 June 2022
  • Corporate and M&A

National Employee Ownership Day 2022

The 24 June 2022 will be the 10th annual Employee Ownership Day celebrated nationally by many businesses and the Employee Ownership Association. 
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  • 09 June 2022
  • Immigration

Work Visa: Applying for a dependent child  

There is frequent discussion surrounding the requirements for a spouse or unmarried partner applying as the dependant of a UK visa holder, however what receives less attention are the requirements for a dependent child, which in some cases can fall subject to a higher level of scrutiny from the Home Office.
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  • 26 May 2022
  • Employment

HSE finds college broke Covid-19 health and safety rules  

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is responsible for regulating and enforcing safety in the workplace. Following the tragic death of Donna Coleman, a teacher who worked at Burnley College, the University and College Union (UCU) raised Covid-19 health and safety concerns with the college and the HSE. 
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