Notwithstanding the obvious ethical goals, we all know that driving equality and diversity forward is imperative to brand protection, employee retention, recruitment and ultimately revenue generation. As an employer, there...more
On 12 November 2020, the European Commission (Commission) published a draft Implementing Decision on standard contractual clauses for the transfer of personal data to third countries pursuant to the EU General Data Protection...more
Set out below are our top tips for how to approach vaccination of your workforce against COVID-19....more
The UK's COVID-19 vaccination rollout is well under way. Many employers are hoping this will facilitate a return to the workplace in 2021 and may be considering whether they can make vaccination of their workforce mandatory....more
The end of the Brexit transition period is now upon us. Whilst the EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR) is retained in domestic law with minimal amendment, the so-called 'UK GDPR' has some key changes that...more
1/29/2021
/ Cyber Attacks ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
EU ,
Hackers ,
Personally Identifiable Information ,
Popular ,
UK ,
UK Brexit
The end of the Brexit transition period is upon us. As of 1 January 2021, the UK is a 'third country' under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), though the transition period has been extended for up to six months...more
Finance Act 2020: This Time It’s Personal (Liability) -
The Finance Act 2020 introduces new rules which make certain individuals who have a ‘relevant connection’ to a company that is, or is likely to become, subject to an...more
Key Points -
- The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) struck down the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield (Privacy Shield) as a mechanism for transferring EU personal data to the United States;
- Standard Contractual...more
From July, UK employers can bring employees back to work from furlough “flexibly”. This means that employees can agree to return to work on a reduced hours’ basis, and be paid for that work by their employer, and remain on...more
The United Kingdom (UK) government is relaxing its lockdown restrictions, and our clients are starting to model what a return to the workplace may look like. In this advisory, Katten provides answers to some of the common...more
6/12/2020
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Personal Protective Equipment ,
Re-Opening Guidelines ,
Screening Procedures ,
Social Distancing ,
UK ,
Virus Testing ,
Workplace Decontamination ,
Workplace Safety
This advisory provides a summary of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme’s (CJRS) guidance on flexible furloughing, including the last date that employees can be furloughed for the first time, how long employees can be placed...more
The UK Government has published guidance on steps employers are required to take to ensure that they are providing a safe place to work before their employees can return to the workplace. In this advisory, Katten has broken...more
The UK government is considering relaxing its lockdown restrictions, and our clients are starting to model what a return to the workplace may look like. Katten has set out some of the common questions we have been getting,...more
IR35 off payroll rules1 and employee's NICs by supplying their services through an intermediary, such as a personal services company (PSC), and paying themselves in dividends from that company....more
On 15 April, the UK Government made some changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS, or the "scheme"), by way of updated guidance, as well as producing some directions for HMRC as to how they should administer the...more
As employees settle into working from home, it is important for employers to consider their approach to annual leave while the COVID-19 crisis is ongoing. Regular rest breaks help to ensure the physical and mental wellbeing...more
This Katten advisory considers how UK businesses could seek to rely on the principles of force majeure or frustration to suspend or end performance of contractual obligations (without liability) should that be required in...more
4/2/2020
/ Best Practices ,
Business Interruption ,
Contract Disputes ,
Contract Drafting ,
Contract Negotiations ,
Contract Terms ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Emergency Management Plans ,
Force Majeure Clause ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Performance Standards ,
Public Health ,
Risk Management ,
Suppliers ,
Supply Chain ,
Supply Contracts
The COVID-19 pandemic has wide-ranging implications for UK businesses. Katten is helping you stay ahead of the changes with the following Q&A on furloughs....more
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has issued a statement confirming that data protection will not stop the need for businesses to share information quickly, or adapt the way they work to face the unprecedented...more
3/27/2020
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Collection ,
Data Controller ,
Data Processors ,
Data Protection ,
Data Subjects Rights ,
European Data Protection Board (EDPB) ,
Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) ,
New Guidance ,
Personal Data ,
Popular ,
Remote Working ,
UK ,
UK Data Protection Act
Amidst the constantly changing landscape here are the facts employers need to know today.
UK Government Support -
Is the Government stepping in to help employers with their payroll costs/protect wages?
Yes. On...more
In this time of uncertainty, employers face new challenges in the areas of workplace safety, regulating employee conduct, implementing new forms of work, administering employee leaves of absence, and controlling costs through...more
Key Points
- The off-payroll rules (IR35) aim to stop individuals from avoiding employee status for tax purposes (and thereby reducing the income tax and National Insurance Contributions (NICs) payable) by supplying their...more
12/9/2019
/ Employer Liability Issues ,
HMRC ,
Income Taxes ,
Intermediaries ,
Investment Management ,
New Rules ,
Off-Payroll ,
Payroll Taxes ,
Personal Services ,
Public Sector ,
UK
Key Takeaways -
- The proposed £183 million and £99.2 million fines against British Airways and Marriott, respectively, by the UK’s ICO emphasise:
- The need for companies to maintain appropriate data protection practices...more
7/16/2019
/ Acquisitions ,
British Airways ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Corporate Fines ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) ,
Marriott ,
Mergers ,
Notice of Intent ,
Popular ,
UK
The Senior Managers & Certification Regime -
As a reaction to the financial crisis of 2008/2009 and following the subsequent review of the financial services industry, UK Parliament decided to replace the discredited...more
Mythbusters: What Do the Gender Pay Results Really Mean?
The gender pay gap figures have been a hot topic over the past few weeks as the 2018 deadline for reporting has passed. With approximately 1,500 qualifying employers...more