The British Government has published its opening position on the rights of EU Citizens to remain and work in the UK after Brexit in 2019. The proposals are conditional upon reciprocal arrangements being agreed with the EU for UK citizens to live and work in the EU. There is still
Read MoreAfter consultation and a conference, the European Commission has published its Recommendation for a “compass … for upward convergence towards better working and living conditions in Europe”. Entitled the ‘European Pillar of Social Rights’ it contains 20 principles to support what it calls a “fair and well-functioning” labour market and welfare system.
Read MoreJames Castro-Edwards and Jonathan Wright will discuss the topics covered below in our upcoming webinar EU General Data Protection Regulation on Tuesday, April 18th 2017 at 4.30pm (UK Time). If you would like to register to join the webinar, click here. Data Protection TalkTalk Fine: A Taste of Things to Come? In October
Read MoreThe European Court has decided that it is not ‘discrimination’ to ban employees wearing “any visible signs of their political, philosophical or religious beliefs and/or from engaging in any observance of such beliefs” provided such a ban is based on internal company rules requiring all staff to “dress neutrally”. This means
Read MoreProposals to change the law The Ministry of Labour has made the following proposals: (1) To let employees and workers waive their right to monetary compensation as part of a mutual termination agreement. (2) To abolish compulsory unemployment insurance for directors of limited liability companies with a single shareholder. (3) To
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