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Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) and how employers should respond

In this podcast, Darren Butt, (Business Development) is joined by Sinead Kelly, an Associate from our Employment team, and Raj Shah, a former Senior Associate from our Commercial team, to discuss the increasing use of Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) …

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Job gazumping

The term ‘gazumping’ is usually reserved for the property world, where a seller accepts a higher offer on their property after already agreeing to a previous offer. However the term is now haunting HR departments who are seeing some of …

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Can employers insist their staff are vaccinated?

With vaccines very much in the news due to the recent stories around ‘Strictly’ dancers and professional footballers refusing to get vaccinated, Employment Associate Patrick Kilgallon explores the issues and concerns that employers need to consider, including mandatory vaccination policies, …

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Furloughing: Does staying home to limit a shielding individual’s exposure to Coronavirus constitute a ‘caring responsibility’?

As vaccination rates continue to increase, it is hoped by everyone that the dilemma of whether someone living with an individual who is clinically extremely vulnerable can be furloughed or not will soon be a thing of the past. However, …

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Coronavirus: For businesseses are there any upsides to the lockdown?

The human cost of Covid-19 is tragic and understandably the Government’s response is geared towards protecting life and ensuring the NHS can cope with the immense challenges it faces every day. From a business perspective the crisis restricts revenue streams …

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Coronavirus: FCA Senior Managers & Certification Regime

The FCA recognises that firms directly affected by coronavirus will have to keep governance arrangements under review and adapt as and when circumstances change due to coronavirus-related events. Senior Managers should be considering what impact the current coronavirus situation may …

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Coronavirus: Police Powers and employment implications

The police now have the power to give any individual who refuses to follow the government guidance an on-the-spot fine of £60, which is reduced to £30 if paid within 14 days. If an individual persistently breaches the guidance, then …

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Coronavirus: Key Employment Considerations for Private Households

As the COVID-19 pandemic develops, employers face the ongoing challenge of ensuring compliance with the latest government guidance. This requirement doesn’t just apply to large organisations but affects employers of all sizes, including private households. We take a look at: …

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Coronavirus: Key questions about Emergency Volunteering Leave

Understandably this has left many people wondering what this could mean for them, and, in true British spirit, how they can take advantage of this scheme to help the country at this critical time. In particular, there are five key …

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Coronavirus – Can Employers be obliged to alter contractual remuneration arrangements?

Bankers’ bonuses are currently subject to a bonus cap introduced by EU regulations which aim to limit bonus pay-outs to 100% of salary, or 200% with approval from shareholders. In the UK, regulated firms must also comply with the Remuneration …

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