In this episode, Senior Associate Moji Oyediran and Associate Katie Good from our Employment & Business Immigration team discuss the immigration sponsorship and right to work compliance regime for employers, exploring the recent spike in licence cancellations and revocations due to identified compliance breaches. The pair also break down the process for how these compliance audits are conducted, the potential ramifications of non-compliance or compliance breaches, and how employers can avoid finding themselves in this situation.

Key employment and business immigration developments for employers.

In this final episode, Knowledge Counsel Anna West and Associate River Clarke from our Employment team talk with Director Sarah-Jane Denton from our Operational Risk & Environment team. They discuss potential developments in the modern slavery regime, as well as the ongoing expansion of sustainability and ESG reporting, and the increasing focus on supply chain diligence.

In this episode, Associates Hanna Bates-Martens and Holly Robson in our Employment team discuss ESG in the context of remuneration and benefits with Partner Mahesh Varia from our Tax team and head of the Incentives and Remuneration group. Our speakers explore the ways in which businesses are increasingly using ESG metrics in their compensation structures to encourage desired behaviours and help achieve their ESG objectives.

In this episode, Senior Associate Matthew Davis and Associate Olivia Rhys-Evans from our Employment team delve into the meanings and implications of diversity and inclusion in the context of organisational composition. The pair discuss mandatory D&I reporting (such as gender pay gap information) with companies increasingly adopting these figures in their annual reports, as well as reporting and regulatory requirements companies must oblige with at all levels. This is especially pertinent due to the new regulatory framework proposed by the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for DNI in the financial sector which will be published this year.

In this episode, Senior Counsel Sarah Baker and Associate Harriet Willis from our Employment team discuss diversity, equality and inclusion with a focus on the implications and differences of positive action and positive discrimination according to UK law. While positive action can be used to increase diversity in the workplace, an understanding of the nuance between positive action and positive discrimination is imperative to avoid the risk of discrimination claims from groups not benefiting from it.

Listen to hear our recommendations on how to mitigate the risks in implementing positive action measures and how to benefit while remaining compliant.

In this episode, Knowledge Counsel Adam Rice and Trainee Solicitor Daisy Robinson from our Employment team explore the topic of how employers should approach their treatment of workers from an ESG and ethics perspective, covering three key areas:

• correct worker classification,
• treatment of zero-hours and casual workers,
• fire-and-rehire and the proposed code of practice to regulate this.

Key employment and business immigration developments for employers.

In this episode, Associates Chris Wilkinson and Sophie Macpherson from our Employment team shift the focus to flexible working and family friendly policies. The hosts consider upcoming changes to the right to request flexible working in the UK, as well as a number of other family friendly developments in the pipeline, including the implementation of carer's leave, neonatal leave, changes to paternity leave and enhanced redundancy protection. These changes predominantly come into effect from April 2024.

In episode four, Senior Counsel Sarah Baker and Trainee Solicitor Hattie Rawlings from our Employment team interview Jackie Buttery, Head of Benefits and Rewards at Travers Smith, to understand how we are incorporating ESG into our employee benefits strategy. Our speakers explore legal obligations employers have towards their employees' mental health, discuss the potential of green initiatives within the employee benefits space, and unravel the tie between ESG and employee wellbeing. Furthermore, they shed light on the ways companies can bolster their support for employees via benefit packages and underscore the role communication plays in successfully implementing ESG strategies.

In episode three, Senior Associate Naomi Pollock and Associate Harry Wade from our Employment team discuss the new duty on employers to prevent workplace sexual harassment, which will take effect in October 2024. The pair explain the steps that employers will need to take (in relation to implementing policies and training managers, for example) and also look at some of the challenges for employers when investigating sexual harassment allegations.

In episode two, Senior Associate James Wells and Associate Tom Hunt from our Employment team explore the increased expectation for employers to act ethically in investigating compliance concerns. Senior Associate James Hulmes from our Dispute Resolutions team also joins to discuss ethical considerations for employer investigations, emerging ESG-related trends, and balancing transparency with legal privilege in investigation processes.

In the fourth episode of our four-episode election series, Partner Ailie Murray and Knowledge Counsel Adam Rice from our Employment team discuss the manifestos of the Liberal Democrats, Green and Reform parties, and how these parties' pledges might impact the landscape of employment law.

In our first episode, Employment Associates Chris Wilkinson and Laetitia Ajimal discuss speak up culture and handling complaints. The conversation centres around the concept of 'Speaking Up', its importance, how whistleblowing differs from a grievance, and the protection afforded to whistleblowers under UK law. The need for businesses to regularly review their policies and methods of responding to complaints is also covered.

Within this series of bite-sized episodes, our Employment Team explore people-related issues relevant to both HR professionals and in-house legal teams, and what ESG really means in the context of your people agenda.

In these three episodes we are joined by Deacons Partners Cynthia Chung and Elsie Chan and Deacons Associate Stephanie Yip.

We will be discussing some of the key considerations when it comes to employing staff in Hong Kong, including the hiring process, the end of employment and other key aspects and considerations of Hong Kong employment law.

In part 2 of this update, we look forward as we round up key developments in employment law and immigration on the horizon for 2024 and beyond.

In part 1 of this update, we look back at cases from 2023 and discuss the key takeaway points for employers.

In these three episodes we are joined by Deacons Partners Cynthia Chung and Elsie Chan and Deacons Associate Stephanie Yip.

We will be discussing some of the key considerations when it comes to employing staff in Hong Kong, including the hiring process, the end of employment and other key aspects and considerations of Hong Kong employment law.

In these three episodes we are joined by Deacons Partners Cynthia Chung and Elsie Chan and Deacons Associate Stephanie Yip.

We will be discussing some of the key considerations when it comes to employing staff in Hong Kong, including the hiring process, the end of employment and other key aspects and considerations of Hong Kong employment law.

The UK Government has announced far-reaching changes to the UK's immigration system as part of a five-point plan to reduce net migration. The changes follow the release of the migration figures at the end of November 2023, which showed net migration levels at an all-time high.

During 2023 the UK has seen greater political stability, in contrast to the turmoil of 2022. And whilst the UK has so far avoided recession, the economic climate for business remains challenging.

Key employment and business immigration developments for employers.

In the third episode of our four-episode election series, Partner Ailie Murray and Knowledge Counsel Adam Rice from our Employment team discuss what the Labour and Conservative parties are proposing affecting collective matters and fire and rehire.

Key employment and business immigration developments for employers.

Key employment and business immigration developments for employers. July 2023

Key employment and business immigration developments for employers.

Key employment and business immigration developments for employers.

2022 has seen Covid-19 finally retreating from centre stage. The UK has a new monarch for the first time in 70 years and has had three different prime ministers (in as many months!). As this year draws to a close the country faces major economic challenge and uncertainty into 2023 and beyond.

Key employment and business immigration developments for employers.

Welcome to our series of podcasts focusing on international employment law.

In these three episodes, we will be speaking to Maria de Lancastre Valente, Partner at SRS Advogados.

We will be discussing some of the key considerations when it comes to employing staff in Portugal, including the hiring process, the end of employment and other key aspects of Portuguese employment law.

Welcome to our series of podcasts focusing on international employment law.

In these three episodes, we will be speaking to Maria de Lancastre Valente, Partner at SRS Advogados.

We will be discussing some of the key considerations when it comes to employing staff in Portugal, including the hiring process, the end of employment and other key aspects of Portuguese employment law.

Welcome to our series of podcasts focusing on international employment law.

In these three episodes we will be speaking to Maria de Lancastre Valente, Partner at SRS Advogados.

We will be discussing some of the key considerations when it comes to employing staff in Portugal, including the hiring process, the end of employment and other key aspects of Portuguese employment law.

Find more episodes in our International Employment podcast series.

Welcome to our series of podcasts focusing on international employment law.

In these three episodes we will be speaking to Employment Partner, Atul Gupta at Trilegal.

We will be discussing some of the key considerations when it comes to employing staff in India, including the hiring process, the end of employment and other key aspects of Indian employment law.

Find more episodes in our International Employment podcast series.

In the second episode of our four-episode election series, Head of Department Tim Gilbert and Knowledge Counsel Anna West from our Employment team discuss what the Labour and Conservative parties are proposing in relation to pay and sickness, equality issues, family-friendly matters, and flexible working.

Welcome to our series of podcasts focusing on international employment law.

In these three episodes we will be speaking to Employment Partner, Atul Gupta at Trilegal.

We will be discussing some of the key considerations when it comes to employing staff in India, including the hiring process, the end of employment and other key aspects of Indian employment law.

Find more episodes in our International Employment podcast series.

Welcome to our series of podcasts focusing on international employment law.

In these three episodes we will be speaking to Employment Partner, Atul Gupta at Trilegal.

We will be discussing some of the key considerations when it comes to employing staff in India, including the hiring process, the end of employment and other key aspects of Indian employment law.

Find more episodes in our International Employment podcast series.

Welcome to the fifth in our series of podcasts focusing on international employment law.

In these three episodes we will be speaking to Employment Partner, Karen Fulton at Bowmans.

We will be discussing some of the key considerations when it comes to employing staff in South Africa, including the hiring process, the end of employment and other key aspects of South African employment law.

Welcome to the fifth in our series of podcasts focusing on international employment law.

In these three episodes we will be speaking to Employment Partner, Karen Fulton at Bowmans.

We will be discussing some of the key considerations when it comes to employing staff in South Africa, including the hiring process, the end of employment and other key aspects of South African employment law.

Welcome to the fifth in our series of podcasts focusing on international employment law.

In these three episodes we will be speaking to Employment Partner, Karen Fulton at Bowmans.

We will be discussing some of the key considerations when it comes to employing staff in South Africa, including the hiring process, the end of employment and other key aspects of South African employment law.

Welcome to the fourth in our series of podcasts focusing on international employment law.

In these three episodes we will be speaking to Employment Partner, Åsa Gotthardsson at Vinge.

We will be discussing key employment law issues and things to think about when employing staff in Sweden, considering the start of employment, the end of employment and other key aspects of Swedish employment law.

Welcome to the fourth in our series of podcasts focusing on international employment law.

In these three episodes we will be speaking to Employment Partner, Åsa Gotthardsson at Vinge.

We will be discussing key employment law issues and things to think about when employing staff in Sweden, considering the start of employment, the end of employment and other key aspects of Swedish employment law.

Welcome to the fourth in our series of podcasts focusing on international employment law.

In these three episodes we will be speaking to Employment Partner, Åsa Gotthardsson at Vinge.

We will be discussing key employment law issues and things to think about when employing staff in Sweden, considering the start of employment, the end of employment and other key aspects of Swedish employment law.

Welcome to the third in our series of podcasts focusing on international employment law. 

In these three episodes we will be speaking to Employment Partner, Foulques de Rostolan at Gide Loyrette Nouel.

We will be discussing key employment law issues and things to think about when employing staff in France, considering the start of employment, the end of employment and other key aspects of French employment law.

Welcome to the third in our series of podcasts focusing on international employment law. 

In these three episodes we will be speaking to Employment Partner, Foulques de Rostolan at Gide Loyrette Nouel.

We will be discussing key employment law issues and things to think about when employing staff in France, considering the start of employment, the end of employment and other key aspects of French employment law.

In the first episode of our four-episode election series, Head of Department Tim Gilbert and Knowledge Counsel Anna West from our Employment team discuss what the Labour and Conservative parties are proposing on the topics of employment status and worker contracts, and unfair dismissal.

Welcome to the third in our series of podcasts focusing on international employment law. 

In these three episodes we will be speaking to Employment Partner, Foulques de Rostolan at Gide Loyrette Nouel.

We will be discussing key employment law issues and things to think about when employing staff in France, considering the start of employment, the end of employment and other key aspects of French employment law.

Welcome to the second in our series of podcasts focusing on international employment law. 

We will be discussing key employment law issues and things to think about when employing staff in Ireland, considering the start of employment, the end of employment and other key aspects of Irish employment law.

Travers Smith and A&L Goodbody discuss the issues surrounding ending employment in Ireland. This series looks at employment law issues from a UK and international perspective.

In this series we will be speaking to Head of Employment, Duncan Inverarity at A&L Goodbody.

We will be discussing key employment law issues and things to think about when employing staff in Ireland, considering the start of employment, the end of employment and other key aspects of Irish employment law.