Dentons - UK People, Reward and Mobility Newsletter

What to expect in 2023: legislative developments

January 2023

United Kingdom: We take a look at some possible legislative developments we may expect to see in 2023.

What to expect in 2023: cases to watch out for

January 2023

United Kingdom: After another year of interesting employment cases, there are more important decisions expected in 2023. We summarise a few decisions here which have the potential to alter significant aspects of current employment law in the UK.

COVID-19 and unfair dismissal claims in the UK

January 2023

United Kingdom: The Court of Appeal has issued its decision on the first case to reach it relating to COVID-19 and health and safety dismissals. We explore the judgment in the article.

Considering pension scheme 'death benefits': what's all the tax about?

January 2023

United Kingdom: In December 2022, the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) reported that defined contribution personal pension funds are increasingly being left untouched during retirement and instead being used as tax-free inheritance vehicles.

Diversity and inclusion strategies – shortcomings and solutions

January 2023

United Kingdom: The Financial Conduct Authority has conducted a review into how financial services firms approach diversity and inclusion. We look at the shortcomings that were identified and what should be done moving forward to achieve meaningful change. These learnings benefit employers in all sectors.

Emotional Support Animals in the workplace – to bring or not to bring?

January 2023

United Kingdom: In this article, we look at the increasing trend of Emotional Support Animals and whether businesses should allow them in the workplace.