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UK HR Two-Minute Monthly: April 2024

BCLP on 4/30/2024

Our April update includes a case on AI facial recognition software that allegedly discriminated against black people, a case where an individual carrying out a dismissal did not have enough knowledge of protected disclosures...more

Inspiring Inclusion on International Women’s Day: 10 Ways to Empower Women in the Workplace

Fisher Phillips on 3/1/2024

The theme of International Women’s Day this year is “Inspire Inclusion.” While it is important to consider the inclusivity and diversity of our workplaces year-round, IWD — which takes place annually on March 8 — is a perfect...more

Galentine’s Day in the Workplace: 10 Ways to Empower Women in 2024

Fisher Phillips on 2/12/2024

The day before Valentine’s Day is about “ladies celebrating ladies,” as Amy Poehler’s character on the TV show Parks & Rec put it – it’s Galentine’s Day. But this year, your organization shouldn’t just leave it to women to...more

Horizon Scanning - UK Employment Law Developments 2024

Goodwin on 1/5/2024

As employees return from the holiday season and businesses reopen, employers and HR leaders should be mindful of key employment developments in 2024 that may affect their workforce. 2024 will see a number of legislative...more

Closing loopholes or creating a noose?

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 9/5/2023

Anything but casual… In the first of our series examining the Closing Loopholes Bill introduced into Parliament yesterday, we look at the new measures for casual employment....more

UK HR Two-Minute Monthly: March 2023

BCLP on 3/23/2023

Our March update includes new cases on whether a “without prejudice” letter attaching a settlement agreement and referring to a termination by mutual agreement can be an effective dismissal letter, the role of written...more

An Alternative to Laying Off Employees: Kentucky’s New Work Share Program

Fisher Phillips on 2/17/2023

Kentucky officials just rolled out a new program aiming to help employers and employees avoid some of the burdens of a layoff during an economic downturn. Starting on January 1 this year, employers in the state can now apply...more

UK Employment Law: Legislation and Conversations for 2023

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 1/10/2023

In spite of the political turmoil in the UK in 2022, the government did pick up a number of legislative priorities after the hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, we anticipate a number of developments in...more

A Creative Compromise to Address Worker Flexibility and Basic Workplace Protection: The Bipartisan Worker Flexibility and Choice...

CDF Labor Law LLP on 7/25/2022

Thanks to powerful lobbying, last week the House of Representatives introduced a new bipartisan bill, the Worker Flexibility and Choice Act (the “Act”). This bill provides for a new classification of workers in between...more

Predictions for the Legal Hiring Market in 2022 from Legal Industry Leaders

Leopard Solutions on 2/15/2022

2021 was a year like no other in legal recruiting. Law firms found themselves locked in a battle to recruit and retain lawyers in all practices, particularly in corporate and litigation. ...more

Attendance Policies and the Demand for Flexible Work

Dentons on 12/10/2021

As employees return to the workforce from remote work and the ability to take a break and walk the dog whenever they want, many are demanding to increase flexible work schedules. As humans, we think primarily about what...more

Don't delay - employee did not agree to extend flexible working timetable

Hogan Lovells on 12/9/2021

In Walsh v Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd the UK EAT found that an employee had not agreed to an extension to the normal three month time frame for deciding flexible working requests when he agreed to attend an appeal...more

New Federal Labour Law Issued in the UAE: An overhaul to a decades-old regime

Littler on 11/30/2021

In mid-November, the UAE Cabinet approved a new Labour Law, Federal Law Number 33 of 2021 (the New Labour Law) which will come into force on 2 February 2022 and repeals Law Number 8 of 1980 (the Old Law), replacing it...more

Let’s talk about it – UK government publishes flexible working consultation

Hogan Lovells on 9/24/2021

The UK government published a consultation paper on making flexible working the default. Possible changes to the current framework include removing the service requirement for making a request, allowing more than one request...more

Who knew? Women less likely to be able to accommodate certain working patterns

Hogan Lovells on 7/13/2021

An employee will succeed with an indirect sex discrimination claim if she can show that her employer applied a provision, criterion or practice (PCP) that put women (including the employee) at a disadvantage when compared...more

Checklist of Employer Considerations for Remote Work Policies

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP on 2/2/2021

The COVID-19 pandemic and the proliferation of employees working remotely has prompted employers of every size to contend with new questions about laws applicable to their workers in distant locations. Depending on whether...more

Coronavirus and the Workplace: Guidance for Employers Resuming Operations

Farella Braun + Martel LLP on 4/29/2020

As states and localities begin to relax shelter-in-place requirements and allow businesses to reopen, the coronavirus pandemic presents new challenges for employers. In addition to operational and logistical questions...more

Littler Global Guide - Canada - Q3 2019

Littler on 10/25/2019

With some Canada Labour Code (CLC) amendments in Bill C-44, the Budget Implementation Act, 2017, No. 1 (Bill 44) having come into force in 2017 and earlier in 2019, some additional amendments in Bill C-44 came into force as...more

NYC’s “Freelance Isn’t Free Act” Might End Up Impacting Businesses Across the Country

Fisher Phillips on 6/22/2017

Many workers are leaving the comfort and stability of traditional 9 to 5 jobs in favor of more flexible options. This paradigm shift may be new to the general public, but it certainly does not appear to be a passing fad. In...more

NYC Mayor Signs Into Law Suite of Retail and Fast Food Employee Protections

Proskauer - Law and the Workplace on 6/5/2017

On May 30, 2017, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio signed a bill package into law that will impose new restrictions on retail and fast food employers with regard to employee scheduling, hiring, and pay practices. The laws...more

Big For Gigs: New Florida Law To Eliminate Misclassification Battles

Fisher Phillips on 4/27/2017

I wrote an article yesterday about the new law that is about to be signed by Florida Governor Rick Scott that will ensure ride-sharing drivers are classified as independent contractors and not employees. You can check out the...more

2018: California Employment Laws on the Horizon

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 3/16/2017

Are you finally caught up on all of the new California laws taking effect in 2017? Then begin preparing for 2018 because the California legislature has been busy drafting another set of employment related laws. Here is a...more

Tardy-From-Home

Sherman & Howard L.L.C. on 12/4/2014

From the beginning, the employee had attendance and punctuality problems, and the problems didn’t improve even when the employer adjusted her schedule. After she was diagnosed with MS, the company approved intermittent FMLA...more

Is Your Company Ready for the Millennial Shift?

Adams and Reese LLP on 9/26/2014

With Boomers exiting and Millennials entering, significant shifts in the work environment are coming—along with shifting concerns for employers. Are you ready?...more

Flexible Working Time Arrangements in France

Morgan Lewis on 5/19/2014

“Forfait-jour” arrangments offer flexibility with some limitations. Working time regulations can be quite a confusing matter in France. Indeed, even though the legal duration of work is equal to 35 hours per week,...more

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