EU law
Updated to reflect that the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 received Royal Assent on 29 June 2023.
In this webinar, Niran de Silva KC, Employment law specialist at Littleton Chambers, discusses the possible effects of the Bill for HR professionals. He looks at working time regulations, TUPE, and changes to the way courts and tribunals may interpret retained EU law
As recent headlines have announced, the scope of the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill, which initially threatened a "bonfire" of EU laws, has been significantly narrowed. But there may still be major changes ahead for employers, says consultant editor Darren Newman.
The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill, which seemed to promise a "bonfire" of EU laws at the end of this year, is currently making its way through Parliament - and drawing headlines as it does so.
Louise Haycock, partner and immigration solicitor at law firm Fragomen, discusses the challenges and opportunities arising in immigration in 2023 for HR and employers, including the sponsored worker regime, changes to right to work checks and benefits and issues arising from hybrid and remote working.
31 January marked the third anniversary of the UK leaving the EU and an end to freedom of movement for workers. What impact has Brexit had on right to work routes for employers and what does the future hold? Jonathan Beech, managing director of Migrate UK, says agility is crucial.
Updated to reflect the end of temporary changes to right to work checks from 30 September 2022.
If an employer dismisses for gross misconduct, what does this mean for an employee's contractual rights? Does a failure to pay notice pay, make an otherwise fair dismissal unfair? Max Winthrop, partner at Sintons LLP, joins us to answer these questions and more, drawing on his legal and practical expertise. Max also shares his thoughts on the potential for significant change to employment law under the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill.
In the current political climate, it seems foolish to make predictions about the Government's future policy in relation to employment law. But amidst widespread speculation about a "bonfire of rights", it is worth looking at what the Government has so far said and done that might indicate the direction of travel, according to consultant editor Darren Newman.
The Government has introduced a bill that, if passed, would end the special status given to retained EU laws in the UK. Emma Burrows, partner and head of the employment law department at Trowers & Hamlins, discusses what this could mean for employment law.
HR and legal information and guidance relating to EU law.