Dentons - UK Employment Law Round-up

Sex discrimination law review final report

February 28, 2018

2018 is a momentous year, in that it marks 100 years since British women were given the right to vote. Things have moved on a bit since 1918, and we can safely say that there have been many positive developments since then aimed at addressing the issue of gender inequality in the workplace.

Government's response to Taylor Review

February 28, 2018

Seven months ago, we reported on the Taylor Review of modern working practices, with its focus on "good work" for all that is "fair and decent". This month the government has published its eagerly anticipated response to Matthew Taylor's 53 recommendations.

Pensions – auto-enrolment contributions edge upwards

February 28, 2018

We are now seven weeks from the first hike in the "minimum" requirements for auto-enrolment compliance (6 April 2018). This could come as something of a shock for employees who didn't read the fine print on their auto-enrolment announcements as it will mean less money in their April pay packet.

Surveillance of employees in the workplace and the Article 8 right to privacy

February 28, 2018

Advances in technology have made monitoring employees easier than ever before. With the increased use of email, smartphones, laptops, trackers and SmartWare, almost every mode of communication has gone digital. As such, it is now possible to monitor your employees' every movement and communication, to find out not just where they are but also how productive they are being.

Three months to go until GDPR comes into force: are you ready?

February 28, 2018

Has getting to grips with GDPR been lingering on your to-do list for the past year? With only three months to go until GDPR comes into force on 25 May, now is the time to push it to the top of your list. Don't panic if you have not yet started to prepare. Here are our top tips for getting your organisation ready.

Our expanded immigration offering

February 28, 2018

Immigration continues to be an area of focus for our clients as they adjust to the changing landscape brought on by Brexit and the challenges this brings. To ensure that we are best placed to assist our clients in navigating what will be an unprecedented amount of change over the next three to five years, we are pleased to announce that Jessica Pattinson has joined our team in London as our new Head of Immigration.