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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The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 (the “Act”) comes into force in October 2024 and will impose a duty on employers to take reasonable steps to protect their employers from sexual harassment. In this news alert, Partner and General Counsel Beth Hale and Trainee Solicitor Charlotte Dormon consider the potential impact of […]
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Labour’s Employment Proposals; New NDAs Legislation; Updated Guidance on Pregnancy, Adoption & Maternity Rights & Flexible Working Act Becomes Law – Employment Law Matters: Edition 8
June 19th, 2024 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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The SRA’s New Rules on the Treatment of Colleagues – What Are We Seeing in Practice?
May 23rd, 2024 by Stuart Smith
It has now been more than a year since the SRA introduced new rules into the Codes of Conduct for Individuals and Firms in relation to the treatment of colleagues. In this news alert, our regulatory and professional discipline partner, Andrew Pavlovic considers how firms are getting to grips with the new rules and the practical […]
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Non-Competes in Employment
May 7th, 2024 by Anaya Price
Businesses need to protect their interests when key people leave to join a competitor. Many companies and firms therefore include post-termination restrictive covenants in their employment contracts and partnership agreements, and it will be unusual for a partner, LLP member, senior executive or other key employee not to be subject to post-termination restrictions of one form […]
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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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Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023: Changes from 4 March 2024 and the Implications for LLPs and Professional Firms
April 23rd, 2024 by Mitchell Blythe
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA 2023) aims to improve the prevent fraud and enhance the UK’s reputation for businesses, according to Business Minister, Kevin Hollinrake. As part of this reform, Companies House will transform many of its processes to help tackle economic crime and improve transparency of the Companies House register. […]
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Solicitor struck off for Antisemitic Tweets – What Are The Lessons for Law Firms and Lawyers?
April 19th, 2024 by Stuart Smith
The Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal has published its judgment in the case of Farrukh Najeeb Husain, where Mr Husain was struck off the roll after posting a series of tweets deemed to be antisemitic and offensive. In the current heightened political climate, with the ongoing conflict in Gaza and upcoming elections in the UK and USA, […]
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Preventing Workplace Harassment New Legislation: What Does It Mean for Employers?
April 16th, 2024 by Stuart Smith
New legislation that received royal assent on 26 October 2023 will come into effect in October 2024 and will introduce an additional new duty on employers to take “reasonable steps” to prevent sexual harassment. The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 (the Act), aims to fortify protections for workers against sexual harassment […]
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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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