AI Considerations for Employers: What a Labour Government may mean for AI in the Workplace
July 25th, 2024 by Anaya Price
While AI may not have been an election battleground, a Labour Government will certainly mean a change from the Conservative’s ‘pro-innovation’ agenda, which gave rise to a laissez faire approach to mandatory legislation. Whilst we do not yet have full details, Associate Liz Pearson and Partner Merrill April consider what a Labour Government may mean […]
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AI Considerations for Employers
April 25th, 2024 by Stuart Smith
AI remains front of mind for employers and employees alike, particularly with the EU Parliament approving the Artificial Intelligence Act in March 2024 (EU AI Act) (with most parts likely to become effective in 2026). In this news alert, Associate Liz Pearson and Partner Merrill April outline how firms are currently using AI and some potential challenges of […]
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Reintroduction of Tribunal Fees?; Holiday and Leave Reforms and Discrimination on the Basis of Religious and Philosophical Beliefs – Employment Law Matters: Edition 7
March 22nd, 2024 by Mitchell Blythe
Welcome to the next edition of Employment Law Matters, our quarterly update on key issues in employment law. Every three months, we will send you a selection of the most important developments for employers in case law and legislation, including practical takeaways for employers as well as things to look forward to in the coming months. CM Murray LLP […]
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Protect Environmental Whistleblowing Toolkit; Neurodiversity in the Workplace; National Living/Minimum Wage; Workers Act 2023; Holiday Pay & TUPE – Employment Law Matters: Edition 6
December 6th, 2023 by Stuart Smith
Welcome to the next edition of Employment Law Matters, our quarterly update on key issues in employment law. Every three months, we will send you a selection of the most important developments for employers in case law and legislation, including practical takeaways for employers as well as things to look forward to in the coming months. CM Murray LLP […]
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Key takeaways: The traditional Christmas party is still popular Drinking responsibly is the best antidote to avoid HR issues Divisive topics of conversation are best avoided Social events are sociable – don’t use them to discuss your employment relationship Respect your colleagues’ boundaries – avoid hugs and kisses! Be interested in others, […]
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The FRC’s proposed changes to the Remuneration section of the UK Corporate Governance Code: What you need to know
November 14th, 2023 by Stuart Smith
The current UK Corporate Governance Code (“Code”) has been in force since July 2018 and in May this year, the FRC announced a consultation on its proposed changes to the Code. When the consultation closed in September 2023, we thought that the proposed changes would be implemented by the end of 2023. However, as a […]
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In this news alert, Partner Merrill April and Trainee Solicitor Rachael Parker explore the specific circumstances in which a bonus can be clawed back once paid, following the recent judgment in the Steel vs Spencer case and the lifting of the banker bonus cap as of 31 October 2023. On 11 October 2023, Mrs Justice Bacon handed down her judgment in […]
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Are We Moving Towards a Global Ban on Non-Competes? Recent developments in the US and UK: Ten-Minute Talk
October 27th, 2023 by Stuart Smith
In this Ten-Minute Talk, Partner Merrill April and Senior AssociateLouise O’Connor discuss recent developments with regards to non-competes, both in the US and UK. In particular, Merrill and Louise discuss: The recent, sweeping changes to non-competes proposed by New York State The potential effects of those changes, including the exposure to employers, should the Bill be passed […]
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Reasonable Adjustments for Mental Health; New York Non-Compete Ban?; Carer’s Leave Bill & How Employers can support Neurodiverse Employees – Employment Law Matters: Edition 5
September 19th, 2023 by Stuart Smith
Welcome to the next edition of Employment Law Matters, our quarterly update on key issues in employment law. Every three months, we will send you a selection of the most important developments for employers in case law and legislation, including practical takeaways for employers as well as things to look forward to in the coming months. CM Murray LLP […]
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Executive remuneration is a hot topic for companies seeking to comply with UK regulation, guidance and codes, whilst still attracting the right calibre of board member; and for executives when negotiating, both on the way in and when leaving a company, to ensure that they maximise their pay out. Increasingly, it is also a hot […]
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