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✏️Sign up to our webinar: A Conversation with Jen Dinmore - Big Changes and Hot Topics in Consumer Investigations Formerly with the CMA, Jen Dinmore joins us at Lewis Silkin to share her insights on key consumer law topics, from reference pricing to dynamic pricing claims. Hosted by partner Geraint Lloyd-Taylor, this session offers a great chance to explore the latest in consumer investigations and what they mean for your business. Register using the link below 👇 https://okt.to/hgj8XI

What’s new in the world of work? 💼 In last week's Working Times: 📰 Substantial impacts to collective redundancies 📰 An update to guaranteed hours 📰 A Halloween CFO READ LAST WEEK’S EDITION: https://okt.to/0LJeOA SUBSCRIBE: https://okt.to/rfDvdL #employmentlaw #ukemplaw #hr #futureofwork #LewisSilkin

What a way to start the week! ✨ On Tuesday we hosted our first event on embracing social mobility where we discussed social mobility in the workplace and success stories and challenges from those who have transformed workplace social diversity. Our fantastic panel featured Lee Elliot-Major OBE, Britain's first Professor of Social Mobility, Lisa Slade from Accenture, Julia Paulding, Chartered FCIPD and Tom Heys from Lewis Silkin, and our very own Joint Managing Partner Jo Farmer, each sharing their unique experiences and perspectives. #SocialMobility #DiversityEquityInclusion

With reform to GB employment law just announced through the Employment Rights Bill, check out our updated Comparative Law Table comparing key employment issues across Great Britain, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland, produced in conjunction with Legal Island. 👉 https://okt.to/47XrPA #Employmentlaw #employmentrightsbill

How can workplaces support women through perimenopause and menopause? In an article for the Irish Examiner, Linda Hynes highlights the importance of supporting women experiencing perimenopause and menopause in the workplace. By implementing supportive measures, employers can foster a more understanding and accommodating workplace, leading to a win-win situation for both employees and the organisation. Read the article here 👉https://okt.to/JMDfzO

Do you want to stay on top of the dynamic developments within Immigration law? Join us at our next virtual Immigration Law Academy! A new government in place, a renewed focus on rogue employers and the digitalisation of the immigration system - let us share the load! In this academy we will highlight the recent, and upcoming, changes and give an overview of: 💡Sponsorship duties for sponsoring workers 💡Right to work compliance 💡Visiting the UK for business purposes 💡The eVisa rollout Register today👉https://okt.to/ARrzCl #ImmigrationLaw #ImmigrationLawAcademy #LewisSilkin

In our new podcast, Matthew Rowbotham and Kathy Granby discuss top tips for securing EMI option tax treatment ahead of a company sale. Key advice includes: 💡Obtaining specialist legal support 💡Ensuring proper valuation agreements 💡Maintaining meticulous records to avoid costly mistakes during due diligence Listen here: https://okt.to/bmqOiC

In recent years we’ve seen a growing divergence between employment law in Northern Ireland and in Great Britain. Ciara Fulton joins the Labour Relations Agency to look at the contents of the Department for Economy’s “Good Jobs” Employment Rights Bill consultation. Check out the podcast below. 🎙️https://okt.to/iwjztu #goodjobs #employment #northernireland

Our experienced team comprising employment specialists Catherine Leung and Matthew Durham, along with disputes partner Kenix Yuen greatly enjoyed speaking at the Hong Kong In-house Community Congress 2024 last week, on the topic “Conducting Internal Investigations with Confidence”. During the session, they covered the life cycle of an internal investigation, highlighting the specific legal, logistical, strategic, and practical issues that in-house lawyers need to consider when dealing with allegations and complaints. As a recap, here are a few key points they discussed: https://okt.to/08D4Re #workplaceinvestigations #hongkonglaw #employmentlaw #disputeresolution #lewissilkin

Last week we hosted our Navigating Workplace Privacy: Strategies for Compliance and Innovation 2024 conference🧑💻 Throughout the sessions we delved into the key considerations for investigations, monitoring & DPIAs; designing and implementing workplace retention policies; and compliant AI systems in the workplace🌐 Thank you to all our attendees, it's always a pleasure to welcome such a wonderful group of new and familiar faces! Missed it? Here's our takeaways from each session: 👉https://okt.to/LwWONa 👉 https://okt.to/YoObm6 👉https://okt.to/LwceDJ Bryony Long Alexander Milner-Smith Benjamin Favaro Ali V. Joanna de Fonseka #NavigatingWorkplacePrivacy #AI #LewisSilkin