Employment Essentials
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Employment Essentials: Reducing anti-competitive practices in employment
03/13/2023
Employment Essentials: Reducing anti-competitive practices in employment
Employment partner Jonathan Chamberlain is joined by Bernardine Adkins, head of our EU, Trade and Competition team, to discuss the CMA's new guidance to support employers in compliance with competition law and reduce the potential for anti-competitive practices in labour markets. You can find this episode and the accompanying transcript on our website: ... Gowling WLG is an international full-service law firm working across a range of industry sectors including real estate, government, financial services, life sciences and technology. We operate across the world with offices in the UK, Europe, Canada and the Middle East. We regularly talk about a broad range of topics that may be of interest to you. Subscribe to receive our latest articles, podcasts and webinars straight to your inbox: Alternatively, you can view our full selection of insights and resources here: Want to get to know us? Follow us on: LinkedIn: Twitter: Facebook: Instagram: This podcast may contain information of general interest about current legal issues, but does not give legal advice.
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Employment Updates: Exits via settlement agreement - Are you getting it right?
03/06/2023
Employment Updates: Exits via settlement agreement - Are you getting it right?
After employment contracts, settlement agreements are one of the most common contracts that employers deal with but are you meeting the legal requirements? Are you protecting the business properly with due consideration? Spoiler alert: Consideration is one of the issues not to miss! Join us in this session for an update on the most common pitfalls when preparing settlement agreements. You can find this episode and the accompanying transcript on our website: ... Gowling WLG is an international full-service law firm working across a range of industry sectors including real estate, government, financial services, life sciences and technology. We operate across the world with offices in the UK, Europe, Canada and the Middle East. We regularly talk about a broad range of topics that may be of interest to you. Subscribe to receive our latest articles, podcasts and webinars straight to your inbox: https://gowlg.co/35efH2r Alternatively, you can view our full selection of insights and resources here: https://gowlg.co/3IwEr41 Want to get to know us? Follow us on: LinkedIn: https://gowlg.co/3hqmatB Twitter: https://gowlg.co/35Do0nY Facebook: https://gowlg.co/3th2w8N Instagram: https://gowlg.co/3tEf2iq This podcast may contain information of general interest about current legal issues, but does not give legal advice.
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Employment Updates: Data protection at work - To look or not to look?
02/27/2023
Employment Updates: Data protection at work - To look or not to look?
Monitoring staff at work is a legal minefield. Navigating it in compliance with data protection principles has been made all the more difficult with ICO guidance being buried in the depths of an out-of-date employment practices code. Luckily, the ICO has been busy updating many of its online resources; one such release is the "" intended to help employers understand their data protection obligations. But what exactly are those obligations? Has anything changed since the last guidance was issued? Tune into this session to find out. You can find this episode and the accompanying transcript on our website: ... Gowling WLG is an international full-service law firm working across a range of industry sectors including real estate, government, financial services, life sciences and technology. We operate across the world with offices in the UK, Europe, Canada and the Middle East. We regularly talk about a broad range of topics that may be of interest to you. Subscribe to receive our latest articles, podcasts and webinars straight to your inbox: https://gowlg.co/35efH2r Alternatively, you can view our full selection of insights and resources here: https://gowlg.co/3IwEr41 Want to get to know us? Follow us on: LinkedIn: https://gowlg.co/3hqmatB Twitter: https://gowlg.co/35Do0nY Facebook: https://gowlg.co/3th2w8N Instagram: https://gowlg.co/3tEf2iq This podcast may contain information of general interest about current legal issues, but does not give legal advice.
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Employment Updates: Artificial intelligence - Help! My manager is a machine
02/20/2023
Employment Updates: Artificial intelligence - Help! My manager is a machine
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been touted as the Next Big Thing in HR. Indeed, it's already here. Or is it, really? And what does it mean for employment law and the employment relationship in any event? When you look beyond the hype, it is clear there are still profound questions that need answering and pitfalls to avoid. After all, to err is human: but to really foul up requires a computer… You can find this episode and the accompanying transcript on our website: https://gowlg.co/3HTIyt5 ... Gowling WLG is an international full-service law firm working across a range of industry sectors including real estate, government, financial services, life sciences and technology. We operate across the world with offices in the UK, Europe, Canada and the Middle East. We regularly talk about a broad range of topics that may be of interest to you. Subscribe to receive our latest articles, podcasts and webinars straight to your inbox: https://gowlg.co/35efH2r Alternatively, you can view our full selection of insights and resources here: https://gowlg.co/3IwEr41 Want to get to know us? Follow us on: LinkedIn: https://gowlg.co/3hqmatB Twitter: https://gowlg.co/35Do0nY Facebook: https://gowlg.co/3th2w8N Instagram: https://gowlg.co/3tEf2iq This podcast may contain information of general interest about current legal issues, but does not give legal advice.
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TUPE Tuesday: Looking ahead to 2023
12/06/2022
TUPE Tuesday: Looking ahead to 2023
You can find this episode and the accompanying transcript on our website: ... Gowling WLG is an international full-service law firm working across a range of industry sectors including real estate, government, financial services, life sciences and technology. We operate across the world with offices in the UK, Europe, Canada and the Middle East. We regularly talk about a broad range of topics that may be of interest to you. Subscribe to receive our latest articles, podcasts and webinars straight to your inbox: For the final instalment of this TUPE Tuesday podcast series, Siobhan Bishop, PSL principal associate in our Employment, Labour & Equalities team, explores the Retained EU law (Revocation and Reform) Bill 2022-2023 and what it might mean for TUPE. We'll also be looking ahead to potential developments and changes on the horizon to prepare you for the new year. Alternatively, you can view our full selection of insights and resources here: Want to get to know us? Follow us on: LinkedIn: Twitter: Facebook: Instagram: This podcast may contain information of general interest about current legal issues, but does not give legal advice.
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TUPE Tuesday: share incentive plan
11/29/2022
TUPE Tuesday: share incentive plan
Our TUPE Tuesday podcast series, exploring the latest developments from the Employment Appeal Tribunal, continues this week with a look at share incentive plans. Siobhan Bishop, PSL principal associate in our Employment, Labour & Equalities team, explores the case of Ponticelli UK Ltd v Gallagher. The case deals with a TUPE transfer and whether rights to participate in a share incentive plan, which were under a collateral contract, transferred under TUPE. You can find this episode and the accompanying transcript on our website: gowlg.co/3Vwsd1B ... Gowling WLG is an international full-service law firm working across a range of industry sectors including real estate, government, financial services, life sciences and technology. We operate across the world with offices in the UK, Europe, Canada and the Middle East. We regularly talk about a broad range of topics that may be of interest to you. Subscribe to receive our latest articles, podcasts and webinars straight to your inbox: Alternatively, you can view our full selection of insights and resources here: Want to get to know us? Follow us on: LinkedIn: Twitter: Facebook: Instagram: This podcast may contain information of general interest about current legal issues, but does not give legal advice.
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TUPE Tuesday: service provision changes
11/21/2022
TUPE Tuesday: service provision changes
Our TUPE Tuesday podcast series explores significant developments from the Employment Appeal Tribunal from the past year to keep you in the loop with the latest TUPE news. Siobhan Bishop, a PSL principal associate in our Employment, Labour and Equalities team, explores this issue of a Service Provision Change and whether the activities pre and post transfer were fundamentally the same, in the case of Tuitt v London Borough of Richmond Thames. The case concerns what happened when Broadland terminated its CCTV monitoring contract with the local authority. You can find this episode and the accompanying transcript on our website: gowlg.co/3OoX65O ... Gowling WLG is an international full-service law firm working across a range of industry sectors including real estate, government, financial services, life sciences and technology. We operate across the world with offices in the UK, Europe, Canada and the Middle East. We regularly talk about a broad range of topics that may be of interest to you. Subscribe to receive our latest articles, podcasts and webinars straight to your inbox: Alternatively, you can view our full selection of insights and resources here: Want to get to know us? Follow us on: LinkedIn: Twitter: Facebook: Instagram: This podcast may contain information of general interest about current legal issues, but does not give legal advice.
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TUPE Tuesday: Information and Consultation claims
11/15/2022
TUPE Tuesday: Information and Consultation claims
As the year draws to a close, we are here to provide you with an update and the information you need to start the new year. There have been some significant TUPE developments from the Employment Appeal Tribunal. Our TUPE Tuesday podcast series will bring you up to speed on the latest updates, the implications of recent cases, and the potential new developments that are likely to come next year. In this week's podcast, Siobhan Bishop, a PSL Prinicpal Associate in our Employment, Labour & Equalities team, takes a look at the case of Clark v Middleton, where the Employment Appeal Tribunal considers TUPE Information and Consultation claims where there had been a settlement with the Transferee (using a COT3). You can find this episode and the accompanying transcript on our website: gowlg.co/3EwmzqA ... Gowling WLG is an international full-service law firm working across a range of industry sectors including real estate, government, financial services, life sciences and technology. We operate across the world with offices in the UK, Europe, Canada and the Middle East. We regularly talk about a broad range of topics that may be of interest to you. Subscribe to receive our latest articles, podcasts and webinars straight to your inbox: Alternatively, you can view our full selection of insights and resources here: Want to get to know us? Follow us on: LinkedIn: Twitter: Facebook: Instagram: This podcast may contain information of general interest about current legal issues, but does not give legal advice.
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Employment Essentials: September 2022
09/23/2022
Employment Essentials: September 2022
What's been happening in employment law? Here are our top picks of the latest employment law developments from an unusually busy summer that may affect your business. You can find our Employment Essentials article here: Gowling WLG is an international full-service law firm working across a range of industry sectors including real estate, government, financial services, life sciences and technology. We operate across the world with offices in the UK, Europe, Canada and the Middle East. We regularly talk about a broad range of topics that may be of interest to you. Subscribe to receive our latest articles, podcasts and webinars straight to your inbox: Alternatively, you can view our full selection of insights and resources here: Want to get to know us? Follow us on: LinkedIn: Twitter: Facebook: Instagram: This podcast may contain information of general interest about current legal issues, but does not give legal advice.
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Employment Essentials: Our 2021 top picks
12/22/2021
Employment Essentials: Our 2021 top picks
It's been another busy year for employment law, with COVID-19 continuing to dominate 2021. 'No jab, no job' and 'hybrid working' were the buzz phrases of the year, replacing 'homeworking' and 'furlough' from 2020, although homeworking is making a last minute sprint finish as we approach the end of December. The modern workplace is continuing to evolve and uncertainty remains, with new COVID-19 variants emerging and Government announcements being made. But as the year draws to a close, our Employment team encourages you to sit back in front of the telly with a light heart (well, as much as one can muster in the midst of a global pandemic at least) and reflect on this past year's notable cases with our annual review. Read our employment case law picks from the last 12 months and find out what came out on top in our 2021 awards: Subscribe... YouTube: Spotify: We regularly talk about a broad range of topics that may be of interest to you. Register for an account on our website to receive our latest articles, podcasts and webinars: Follow us on... LinkedIn: Twitter: Facebook:
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Return to the office: Office spaces of the future
08/11/2021
Return to the office: Office spaces of the future
A widespread implementation of post-pandemic hybrid working models is changing what employers and employees require from their office spaces. With most people looking to continue spending at least some of their time working from home, but employers still recognising the benefits of being in the office, flexibility is a key priority. In this final episode of our Return to the Office podcast series, Real Estate partner Felicity Lindsay joins Anna Fletcher to discuss what the future may hold for offices and how the role of a physical workplace will continue to change. Find out more about our Employment team here: We regularly talk about a broad range of topics that may be of interest to you. Register for an account on our website to receive our latest articles, podcasts and webinars: This podcast may contain information of general interest about current legal issues, but does not give legal advice.
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Return to the office: Tax in a post-pandemic workplace
08/05/2021
Return to the office: Tax in a post-pandemic workplace
While some employers will be expecting employees to be back in the office full-time once the UK's pandemic restrictions have lifted, many will look to adopt a hybrid working model, where employees' time is split between home and the office. While these hybrid models will vary from business to business, there are some considerations that all employers will need to make in relation to tax for this new way of working – such as tax relief, travel costs and expenses. In this the second episode of our 'Return to the Office' podcast series, Anna Fletcher is joined by corporate finance and tax partner Zoe Fatchen to discuss the tax issues employers should be thinking about in a post-pandemic workplace. Find out more about our Employment team here: We regularly talk about a broad range of topics that may be of interest to you. Register for an account on our website to receive our latest articles, podcasts and webinars:
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Return to the office: How to make your workplace COVID-safe
08/05/2021
Return to the office: How to make your workplace COVID-safe
Health and safety has always been a priority for employers, but it's never been more important than now. With COVID-19 restrictions lifting and employees slowly making their return to the office, there are new considerations and issues that employers need to take into account to ensure that their workplaces are COVID-safe. And the implications of getting this wrong could be severe. In this second episode of our 'Return to the Office' podcast series, Anna Fletcher is joined by partner and Health & Safety expert, Andrew Litchfield, to discuss everything that employers need to know to ensure that their return to the workplace runs smoothly and safely. Find out more about our Employment team here: We regularly talk about a broad range of topics that may be of interest to you. Register for an account on our website to receive our latest articles, podcasts and webinars: This podcast may contain information of general interest about current legal issues, but does not give legal advice.
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Return to the office: Data protection
07/20/2021
Return to the office: Data protection
With the end of COVID-19 restrictions in sight, many businesses and their employees will be returning to the office within the next few months. While some employers will expect their workforce to be back full-time, others will adopt a hybrid way of working with employees' time split between the office and home. This presents an array of challenges and issues that employers need to prepare for to ensure safety in the workplace, as well as business continuity. This podcast series, brought to you by Gowling WLG's Employment team, discusses the key issues and how employers should address them to make sure their return to the office runs smoothly. In this first episode, legal director Anna Fletcher is joined by partner Jocelyn Paulley from our Data Protection team. Jocelyn will be discussing the key considerations that employers need to focus on in terms of data protection compliance in this new workplace and how to make sure that confidential information remains secure. Find out more about our Employment team here: We regularly talk about a broad range of topics that may be of interest to you. Register for an account on our website to receive our latest articles, podcasts and webinars: This podcast may contain information of general interest about current legal issues, but does not give legal advice.
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The employment lifecycle through a SMCR lens: Culture
02/15/2021
The employment lifecycle through a SMCR lens: Culture
Getting to grips with the changes that have been brought in as a result of the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR) for all Find out more about our Employment team here: We regularly talk about a broad range of topics that may be of interest to you. Register for an account on our website to receive our latest articles, podcasts and webinars:
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The employment lifecycle through a SMCR lens: Investigations
01/07/2021
The employment lifecycle through a SMCR lens: Investigations
Getting to grips with the changes that have been brought in as a result of the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR) for all FCA regulated businesses is not easy.
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The employment lifecycle through a SMCR lens: Wellbeing
12/02/2020
The employment lifecycle through a SMCR lens: Wellbeing
Getting to grips with the changes that have been brought in as a result of the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR) for all FCA regulated businesses is not easy. In a series of six podcasts, we've brought together our employment and financial regulation experts to simplify this area and explain clearly what those working within legal, risk, compliance, HR and operations need to think about at each stage of the employment cycle when it comes to complying with the SMCR. In this fifth episode, we cover the importance of wellbeing in creating a healthy culture. Missed the first episode? Listen to 'The employment lifecycle through a SMCR lens: Recruitment', in which we start at the beginning of the SMCR cycle, exploring all things recruitment: You can find a transcript for this episode on our website: Find out more about our Employment team here: We regularly talk about a broad range of topics that may be of interest to you. Register for an account on our website to receive our latest articles, podcasts and webinars:
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The employment lifecycle through a SMCR lens: Issues on termination of employment
11/10/2020
The employment lifecycle through a SMCR lens: Issues on termination of employment
Getting to grips with the changes that have been brought in as a result of the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR) for all FCA regulated businesses is not easy.
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The employment lifecycle through a SMCR lens: Whistleblowing
10/28/2020
The employment lifecycle through a SMCR lens: Whistleblowing
Getting to grips with the changes that have been brought in as a result of the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR) for all FCA regulated businesses is not easy. In a series of six podcasts, we've brought together our employment and financial regulation experts to simplify this area and explain clearly what those working within legal, risk, compliance, HR and operations need to think about at each stage of the employment cycle when it comes to complying with the SMCR. In this third episode, we cover the topical issue of whistleblowing. You can find a transcript for this episode on our website: Find out more about our Employment team here: We regularly talk about a broad range of topics that may be of interest to you. Register for an account on our website to receive our latest articles, podcasts and webinars:
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The employment lifecycle through a SMCR lens: Issues arising during employment
10/14/2020
The employment lifecycle through a SMCR lens: Issues arising during employment
Getting to grips with the changes that have been brought in as a result of the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR) for all FCA regulated businesses is not easy. In a series of six podcasts, we've brought together our employment and financial regulation experts to simplify this area and explain clearly what those working within legal, risk, compliance, HR and operations need to think about at each stage of the employment cycle when it comes to complying with the SMCR. In this second episode, we shine a light on the issues that can arise during the employment relationship. Missed the first episode? Listen to 'The employment lifecycle through a SMCR lens: Recruitment', in which we start at the beginning of the SMCR cycle, exploring all things recruitment: You can find a transcript for this episode on our website: Find out more about our Employment team here: We regularly talk about a broad range of topics that may be of interest to you. Register for an account on our website to receive our latest articles, podcasts and webinars:
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The employment lifecycle through a SMCR lens: Recruitment
09/24/2020
The employment lifecycle through a SMCR lens: Recruitment
This podcast series will shine a light on the issues from a SMCR perspective that might arise at each stage in the employment cycle. Our first podcast starts at the beginning of that cycle looking at recruitment.
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Gender reassignment in the workplace and pension issues
02/25/2020
Gender reassignment in the workplace and pension issues
Gender reassignment in the workplace is a complex issue which requires careful and sensitive handling by employers. Liz Wood and Siobhan Bishop discuss who is protected, examples of discrimination, Gender Recognition certificates and how to calculate pension entitlement.
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Menopause and non-visible conditions in the workplace
02/21/2020
Menopause and non-visible conditions in the workplace
Menopause and other non-visible conditions can be difficult for employees and employers to deal with in the workplace. Vivienne Reeve and Siobhan Bishop discuss the impact on employees, policies, whether the symptoms may amount to a disability and best practice to encourage a supportive workplace.
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Good Work Plan and employment law changes 2020
01/30/2020
Good Work Plan and employment law changes 2020
What employment law changes are coming down the tracks in 2020 and beyond? Anna Fletcher and Siobhan Bishop discuss the Good Work Plan, future employment law changes will what they mean for organisations.
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Understanding whistleblowing in the workplace
01/27/2020
Understanding whistleblowing in the workplace
We look at the latest whistleblowing developments in the Jhuti case and its impact on disciplinary and grievance hearings and policies and training. Simon Stephen and Siobhan Bishop also discuss developing a good whistleblowing culture, overcoming obstacles and putting whistleblowing at the heart of corporate governance and risk management.
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Updates from November 2019
12/11/2019
Updates from November 2019
Our legal team provides the Employment Essentials: 5 Lessons from November 2019.
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Updates from October 2019
11/11/2019
Updates from October 2019
Our legal team provides the Employment Essentials: 5 Lessons from October 2019.
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Updates from September 2019
10/09/2019
Updates from September 2019
The historic Supreme Court hearing and judgment on the proroguing of Parliament was hands down the case of the month. Despite the continuing Brexit uncertainty, employment law developments continue. Gowling WLG's employment, labour & equalities experts bring you the latest top five employment law developments that may affect your business.
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Updates from August 2019
08/30/2019
Updates from August 2019
August is traditionally a quiet month for legal developments as Parliament and the Senior Courts' judges are on their summer holidays. Nevertheless, employment law developments continue. This month our pick of the latest developments and how they might impact your business are: Holiday Pay for term-time only workers not subject to pro rata reduction Whistleblowing: expanding protection to anticipated protected disclosures Data Protection GDPR: Employer in Greece fined €150,000 for incorrectly relying on 'consent' to process employee data Data Subject Access Requests: time limits Constructive unfair dismissal: the importance of getting your pleadings right Cycle to work schemes & cycling inspired management tips You can find a transcript for this episode on our website: https://bit.ly/393TnGr Find out more about our Employment team here: We regularly talk about a broad range of topics that may be of interest to you. Register for an account on our website to receive our latest articles, podcasts and webinars:
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Updates on the National Minimium Wage
08/23/2019
Updates on the National Minimium Wage
We discuss the recent developments in the National Minimum Wage arena and how they affect your organisation. Jane Fielding and Siobhan Bishop also cover the risks, enforcement and some of the tricky issues when calculating the NMW in practice.
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