Worker's Compensation
Animal magic – Assistance animals at work (UK)
So you’ve seen the news stories about the chap suing Sainsburys for not letting him in with his “assistance cat”,...
UK employment law reform proposals – Queen’s Speech, data protection reform, labour market review, and other announcements
The government has an ever-lengthening to-do list when it comes to employment law reform, with several initiatives announced over the...
More healthcare professionals given powers to issue fit notes – a sticking plaster or fit for purpose? (UK)
As of 1 July, the rules on Statements of Fitness for Work (“fit notes”) will change. In addition to doctors,...
Lessons for California Employers from Viking River (US)
Last Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court waded into the complicated and controversial waters of California’s Labor Code Private Attorneys General...
Hong Kong: Legislative Council approves No Jab, No Job and paid quarantine and testing laws
On 15 June 2022, the Hong Kong Legislative Council passed the Employment (Amendment) Bill 2022 (Bill), which has been introduced...
Implementation of the EU Whistleblowing Directive in France: latest position
France already has fairly extensive legislative protection in place for whistleblowers under its “Sapin II” law, with certain private and...
What To Include In An Employment Contract?
If you are a small business without an employment lawyer on retainer, it can be daunting to know what you...
Supreme Court Holds That PAGA Representative Waivers Are Enforceable In Certain Significant Respects
On June 15, 2022, the United States Supreme Court issued its much anticipated decision in Viking River Cruises, Inc. v....
Implementation of the EU Whistleblowing Directive in Spain: latest position
In our latest update on how the EU Whistleblowing Directive is being implemented across Europe, we focus on recent developments...
UK: Court of Appeal ruling highlights challenges in obtaining interim injunction to enforce non-compete
The Court of Appeal has recently emphasised the importance of speed if an ex-employer wishes to obtain an interim injunction...