The European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)1 will become law in all European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA) member states (including the United Kingdom, notwithstanding Brexit) one month from...more
This issue of Privacy Matters examines the flow of personal data. Creating a data map is a quick way to identify, understand and record what happens to any personal data you have. Data maps should be kept on file and should...more
It's Just Banter, Right?
Living in this 'post Weinstein' world, the recent President's Club scandal has sparked efforts to bring the law in England and Wales into line with #metoo movement.
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2/9/2018
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Disabilities ,
Employee Monitoring ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Harassment ,
Hostile Environment ,
Sexual Harassment ,
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UK Employment Appeal Tribunal ,
Wage and Hour ,
Work Schedules
The supermarket chain Morrisons, has been found to be vicariously liable for an employee’s data breach, in a decision which extends the scope of vicarious liability. A senior IT auditor at Morrisons, named Skelton, unlawfully...more
This issue of Privacy Matters examines the what, the where and the who regarding personal data. The infographic maps the flow of data to help determine what personal data a company might hold, where it comes from and who it...more
Privacy Matters examines the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and practical tips on achieving compliance in advance of its implementation on May 25, 2018. This issue provides 10 steps that businesses and legal...more
Disputes Between Departing Member and Remnant Group -
In Lyons vs. American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit addressed a dispute regarding the proper...more
There was a new and potentially significant development this week in the Irish courts that could mark the start of a fundamental change in the field of privacy law and the transfer of personal data from the European Union to...more
Some of you might recall the case of Mr Barbulescu v Romania in 2016, which involved an employee (Mr Barbulescu), who sent private emails through his personal Yahoo account from an office computer. Some messages were innocent...more
ACAS Early Conciliation: Form Filling — Get the Name Right -
Giny v SNA Transport Ltd. -
Background -
In Giny v SNA Transport Ltd., Mr Giny named Mr Ahmed, a director of SNA Transport Ltd. (SNA), as the prospective...more
In 2013, the UK introduced fees for claims made to employment tribunals and the Employment Appeal Tribunal. The legality of this was challenged by Unison, the trade union. Today, the Supreme Court unanimously ruled that...more
Mind the Gender Pay Gap!
From April 2017 onwards, all organisations with a headcount of 250 or more must publish annual figures about its gender pay gap.
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There Is No Implied Term Waiving the Obligation To Repay a Loan in a Voluntary Redundancy Situation -
Employers who advance sums to employees, such as relocation costs, will often try to claw back those sums in the event...more
New Cases Highlighting When "Gig Economy" Workers Are Entitled to Employment Rights -
The "gig economy" is characterised by work performed on a short-term/temporary basis, in contrast to more traditional long-term roles....more
Autumn Statement – Employment Issues
The Chancellor has issued an autumn statement setting out certain proposed fiscal changes in the UK. One of these is to the Employee Shareholder Status (ESS) regime, which is set to...more
Results - Based Commission Should Be Included in Statutory Holiday Pay -
The Court of Appeal has upheld the Employment Appeal Tribunal’s decision in Lock v British Gas. Under the Working Time Regulations, workers have...more
Employees Working Abroad: Factors Supporting a Connection With Great Britain Giving Entitlement To Bring an Employment Tribunal Claim -
As you will be aware, even if an employee does not work for a UK employer or is not...more
When Do the ‘Self-Employed’ Qualify for National Minimum Wage and Holiday Pay?
This is a hot topic at the moment with three large employers under scrutiny for their pay structures:
Uber, the transport company, has...more
8/19/2016
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Foreign Nationals ,
Independent Contractors ,
Member State ,
Minimum Wage ,
Misclassification ,
Uber ,
UK ,
UK Employment Appeal Tribunal ,
Wage and Hour ,
Whistleblowers