On August 20, 2024, the US District Court for the Northern District of Texas in Ryan LLC v. Federal Trade Commission issued an order blocking the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rule banning all post-employment noncompete...more
On July 12, 2024, in a landmark decision, the US District Court for the Northern District of California held that software developer Workday, a human resource management service provider for employers, can be held liable as...more
In recent years, we have seen numerous notable employment and labor law developments annually, and 2023 was no exception. As the year comes to a close, US employers should take time to prepare for 2024 by reviewing their key...more
In this alert, we’ve highlighted some of the key developments in UK employment law and explain what they may mean for employers.
Limits on noncompetition restrictions -
The UK government has announced its intention to...more
Confidential information is one of a business’ most prized and valuable assets. However, it is rarely something that can be locked in a safe, because employees often require access to it for the purposes of carrying out their...more
For US companies contemplating an expansion into the UK, there are a number of employment-related factors to consider, as the requirements for employers and rights of employees differ significantly across the pond. Below,...more
4/5/2023
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The UK tax authority, HMRC, has published a policy paper regarding new off-payroll working rules due to come into force on 6 April 2021.
Publication of the policy at this stage can be read as a clear indication that the...more
On 31 January 2020, the UK left the European Union and entered a transition period that is due to end at 11:00 pm GMT on 31 December 2020. At this point, it is still uncertain whether a new EU/UK deal will be reached. To...more
12/4/2020
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This alert is up to date as of 28 September 2020.
With the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme coming to an end on 31 October 2020, the UK government has announced a new Job Support Scheme, which will open on 1 November 2020....more
On 29 May 2020, the UK government announced further details in relation to the extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. This alert is up to date as at 3 June 2020.
The scheme will continue until the end of...more
In April, we hosted a webcast focused on the key issues facing UK employers in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Following on from that webcast, we set out below some of the frequently asked questions that we have recently...more
This update reviews the key recent developments in UK employment law in the midst of the COVID-19 disruption, including the government's updated guidance on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (the Scheme). This alert is up...more
The impact of COVID-19 on businesses in the UK is becoming increasingly apparent, causing many businesses to consider how they can reduce staff costs. This alert reviews the variety of measures that UK employers may consider...more
In a bid to support British business through the COVID-19 pandemic, the UK government has postponed the introduction of changes to the UK’s off-payroll working rules (IR35), from April 6, 2020 until April 6, 2021....more
Important new UK tax rules will make businesses responsible for payroll taxes where individuals are engaged through an intermediary (such as the individual's own personal service company, or "PSC"), and impose a new...more
The employment law landscape across the EU Member States is often markedly different from that in the US. Here, we take a look at five important employment issues to be aware of when a transaction includes employees in the...more
Confidential information can be one of a business's most prized and valuable assets, regardless of the industry in question. However, it is rarely something which can be locked in a safe because employees often require access...more