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April round up: key changes to rates, pensions and employment law
Key April updates to statutory rates, pensions and employment legislation that HR practitioners should be aware of.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... loyment-law.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/1912-april-round-up-key-changes-to-rates-pensions-and-employment-law.htm
Just in time for the holidays: Big changes in the law of holiday
There have been significant recent developments to the rules on annual leave; we take a look at these regulations and what employers should be doing to prepare.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... -of-holiday.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/just-in-time-for-the-holidays-big-changes-in-the-law-of-holiday.htm
Changes to flexible working regime – what employers need to know
On 20 July 2023 the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Bill 2023 received Royal Assent and is currently expected to come into force in Summer 2024, though a precise date has not yet been confirmed by the government.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... eed-to-know.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/changes-to-flexible-working-regime-what-employers-need-to-know.htm
New draft Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-engagement
In late January 2023, the Government published a draft Code of Practice on Dismissal and Re-engagement.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... -engagement.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/new-draft-code-of-practice-on-dismissal-and-re-engagement.htm
Employee side hustles: what are the risks for employers?
An increasing number of employees are engaging in 'side hustles' as part of a portfolio career, a trend driven by the cost of living crisis, and a desire among employees to engage in monetised activities they enjoy. From an employer’s perspective, such outside activities can deliver both risks and benefits.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... r-employers.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/employee-side-hustles-what-are-the-risks-for-employers.htm
Key employment law trends for 2023
This year is set to be even busier than expected in the world of employment law, with some seismic developments predicted. We set out what we can expect to see in 2023.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... ds-for-2023.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/key-employment-law-trends-for-2023.htm
Redundancy payment gets wannabe impersonator "All Shook Up"
Weird and wonderful employment law related news.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... ll-shook-up.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/redundancy-payment-gets-wannabe-impersonator-all-shook-up.htm
Discrimination because of protected beliefs: what do employers need to know?
As words like ‘woke’ litter the public discourse and people are stirred to take positions on all sides of the so-called ‘culture war’, employers require a thorough understanding of protected beliefs.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... eed-to-know.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/discrimination-because-of-protected-beliefs-what-do-employers-need-to-know.htm
Long-COVID capable of being a disability under the Equality Act
An employment tribunal has for the first time ruled that a person’s long-COVID is a disability protected by the Equality Act 2010.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... quality-act.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/long-covid-capable-of-being-a-disability-under-the-equality-act.htm
Sports in the news – what do the employment lawyers think this July?
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... k-this-july.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/sports-in-the-news-what-do-the-employment-lawyers-think-this-july.htm
Rodgers v Leeds Laser Cutting Ltd
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... cutting-ltd.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/rodgers-v-leeds-laser-cutting-ltd.htm
Global COVID-19 At a Glance Guides
We have created high-level guides covering the varying return to work measures across APAC and EMEA.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... ance-guides.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/global-covid-19-at-a-glance-guides.htm
Plus de 20% des employeurs au Royaume-Uni prévoient d’obliger leurs salariés à être vaccinés, selon un sondage publié par ACAS
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... ie-par-acas.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/plus-de-20-des-employeurs-au-royaume-uni-prevoient-d-obliger-leurs-salaries-tre-vaccines-selon-un-sondage-publie-par-acas.htm
UK data privacy regulator publishes guidance following relaxation of covid measures
The ICO has published new guidance following the relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... id-measures.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/uk-data-privacy-regulator-publishes-guidance-following-relaxation-of-covid-measures.htm
What UK immigration routes can Ukraine refugees and their employers, family and friends use?
Vanessa summarises the current options for Ukrainians seeking sanctuary in the UK.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... friends-use.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/what-uk-immigration-routes-can-ukraine-refugees-and-their-employers-family-and-friends-use.htm
A guide to right to work check changes
The Home Office has postponed changes to right to work checks to give employers longer to prepare.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... eck-changes.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/a-guide-to-right-to-work-check-changes.htm
All remaining Covid restrictions in England to be lifted in coming weeks
This week the UK government announced that the majority of remaining Covid restrictions will be lifted in England over the coming weeks.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... oming-weeks.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/all-remaining-covid-restrictions-in-england-to-be-lifted-in-coming-weeks.htm
Changes to pre-employment checks on right to work in the UK
Confirmed upcoming changes to the way employers will be able to check a prospective employee’s right to work in the UK from 6 April 2022.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... k-in-the-uk.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/changes-to-pre-employment-checks-on-right-to-work-in-the-uk.htm
Sports in the news - what do the employment lawyers think this January?
If you have paid any attention to the news these past few weeks, then you have almost certainly seen the media storm surrounding Djokovic’s arrival in Victoria to compete in the Australian Open.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... his-january.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/sports-in-the-news-what-do-the-employment-lawyers-think-this-january.htm
Automatically unfair Covid dismissals
We take a look at what the cases to date can tell us about the tribunal’s approach to these issues generally.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... -dismissals.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/automatically-unfair-covid-dismissals.htm
January employment law round up
Welcome to the first round up of 2022 – a chance to look at a few recent employment law stories from a not so legal point of view…
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... aw-round-up.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/january-employment-law-round-up.htm
Some assembly required to follow IKEA’s sick pay cut for unjabbed staff
It has been reported that IKEA has cut sick pay for unvaccinated UK staff required to self-isolate following exposure to the virus.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... abbed-staff.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/some-assembly-required-to-follow-ikea-s-sick-pay-cut-for-unjabbed-staff.htm
Lexology interviews GQ|Littler: Remote working in Ireland
Lexology interviews Niall Pelly.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... -in-ireland.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/lexology-interviews-gq-littler-remote-working-in-ireland.htm
Extension of self-certification period creates headache for employers
The extension of the self-certification period for statutory sick pay from seven to 28 days poses a significant dilemma for employers.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... r-employers.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/extension-of-self-certification-period-creates-headache-for-employers.htm
Office Christmas parties – the good, the bad and the ugly
It’s that time of year again – the West End is adorned with spectacular lights, the merry (if not somewhat overplayed) voices of Wham! and Mariah Carey blast on the radio, and disappointment mounts at yet another rather sad looking tree in Trafalgar Square.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... nd-the-ugly.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/office-christmas-parties-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly.htm
Looking back at 2021 and forward to 2022
The year 2021 has been one of turmoil, transition, and uncertainty for so many industries and spaces. The world of employers has been no less dramatic
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... ard-to-2022.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/looking-back-at-2021-and-forward-to-2022.htm
December 2021 employment law round up
Welcome to month four of the (now regular) employment law round up, an excuse to look at recent employment HR and labour issues from a not-so-legal angle.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... aw-round-up.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/december-2021-emplyoment-law-round-up.htm
Record number of employees taking employers to court for refusing flexible working requests
Number of tribunal cases up 52% in a year
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... ng-requests.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/record-number-of-employees-taking-employers-to-court-for-refusing-flexible-working-requests.htm
Sports in the news – what do the employment lawyers think this November?
Everyone is talking about Joshua Kimmich’s vaccination status.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... ber-edition.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/sports-in-the-news-what-do-the-employment-lawyers-think-november-edition.htm
Littler Survey: Most European Employers Reopening Offices, But Disconnect Emerges with Employees
Fourth annual survey of more than 530 executives reveals the myriad forces transforming the European workplace and the future of work
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... h-employees.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/littler-survey-most-european-employers-reopening-offices-but-disconnect-emerges-with-employees.htm
Littler Continues Global Growth and Deepens European Presence with Expansion into Portugal
Littler, the world’s largest employment and labour law practice representing management, is pleased to announce that DCM Lawyers, a specialized labour and employment law firm in Portugal, is joining its global platform (hereinafter DCM | Littler).
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... to-portugal.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/littler-continues-global-growth-and-deepens-european-presence-with-expansion-into-portugal.htm
Number of fit notes from doctors drops 16% during Covid
Suggests employers are taking a more trusting approach towards employees by not requiring a doctor’s note
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... uring-covid.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/1620-number-of-fit-notes-from-doctors-drops-16-during-covid.htm
All your COVID-19 UK Immigration questions answered
We have done our best to answer the main UK immigration and arrival questions thrown up by the coronavirus pandemic.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... ns-answered.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/all-your-covid-19-uk-immigration-questions-answered.htm
Sportsperson visas and other October UK Immigration Rules changes to be aware of
The latest Immigration Rules Statement of Changes contains a number of big developments from this autumn. The changes follow last month’s sponsorship roadmap outlining forthcoming measures to ease the administrative burden of sponsoring non UK national workers.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... be-aware-of.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/sportsperson-visas-and-other-october-uk-immigration-rules-changes-to-be-aware-of.htm
The Covid Diaries: Day 10 - Travel Edition
In this limited run of Covid Diaries, Travel Edition, Darren Isaacs will share some of his travel and quarantine experiences alongside his musings on topical HR issues our clients are facing.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... vel-edition.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/the-covid-diaries-day-10-travel-edition.htm
The Covid Diaries: Day 9 - Travel Edition
In this limited run of Covid Diaries, Travel Edition, Darren Isaacs will share some of his travel and quarantine experiences alongside his musings on topical HR issues our clients are facing.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... vel-edition.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/the-covid-diaries-day-9-travel-edition.htm
The Covid Diaries: Day 8 - Travel Edition
In this limited run of Covid Diaries, Travel Edition, Darren Isaacs will share some of his travel and quarantine experiences alongside his musings on topical HR issues our clients are facing.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... vel-edition.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/the-covid-diaries-day-8-travel-edition.htm
The Covid Diaries: Day 7 - Travel Edition
In this limited run of Covid Diaries, Travel Edition, Darren Isaacs will share some of his travel and quarantine experiences alongside his musings on topical HR issues our clients are facing.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... vel-edition.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/the-covid-diaries-day-7-travel-edition.htm
The Covid Diaries: Day 6 - Travel Edition
In this limited run of Covid Diaries, Travel Edition, Darren will share some of his travel and quarantine experiences alongside his musings on topical HR issues our clients are facing.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... vel-edition.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/the-covid-diaries-day-6-travel-edition.htm
The Covid Diaries: Day 5 - Travel Edition
In this limited run of Covid Diaries, Travel Edition, he will share some of his travel and quarantine experiences alongside his musings on topical HR issues our clients are facing.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... vel-edition.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/the-covid-diaries-day-5-travel-edition.htm
Long Covid or Burn Out?
Employers should, more than ever, be watching carefully for signs of “burnout” in their staff.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... or-burn-out.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/long-covid-or-burn-out.htm
The Covid Diaries: Day 4 - Travel Edition
In this limited run of Covid Diaries, Travel Edition, he will share some of his travel and quarantine experiences alongside his musings on topical HR issues our clients are facing.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... vel-edition.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/the-covid-diaries-day-4-travel-edition.htm
What are the risks of mandatory vaccination policies in the workplace?
As workplaces reopen after COVID-19, many employers are considering whether to implement policies requiring employees to be fully vaccinated before returning to the workplace.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... e-workplace.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/what-are-the-risks-of-mandatory-vaccination-policies-in-the-workplace.htm
September employment law round up
Welcome to month two of the (possibly regular?) employment law round up, an excuse to look at recent employment HR and labour issues from a not-so-legal angle.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... aw-round-up.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/september-employment-law-round-up.htm
The Covid Diaries: Day 3 - Travel Edition
In this limited run of Covid Diaries, Travel Edition, he will share some of his travel and quarantine experiences alongside his musings on topical HR issues our clients are facing.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... ition-day-3.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/the-covid-diaries-travel-edition-day-3.htm
The Covid Diaries: Day 2 - Travel Edition
In this limited run of Covid Diaries, Travel Edition, he will share some of his travel and quarantine experiences alongside his musings on topical HR issues our clients are facing.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... vel-edition.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/the-covid-diaries-day-2-travel-edition.htm
The Covid Diaries: Day 1 - Travel Edition
In this limited run of Covid Diaries, Travel Edition, Darren will share some of his travel and quarantine experiences alongside his musings on topical HR issues our clients are facing.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... vel-edition.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/the-covid-diaries-day-1-travel-edition.htm
Vaccination Passports: the “will they” or “won’t they” of the summer
“Vaccination passports” have been one of the covid buzz words of the summer. One of the main concerns for employers is whether they will be able to (or required to) check employees’ vaccination records by way of a “passport” upon re-entry to the office.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... -the-summer.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/1517-vaccination-passports-the-will-they-or-won-t-they-of-the-summer.htm
The impact of Brexit on the UK workforce
The global mobility of the COVID-19 virus drastically curtailed the global mobility of people, all of which coincided with an end to decades of free movement between the UK and Europe.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... k-workforce.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/the-impact-of-brexit-on-the-uk-workforce.htm
Long COVID: a disability?
Does Long COVID amount to a “disability” for equality law purposes?
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... -disability.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/long-covid-a-disability.htm
Mandating vaccines
Employers who want to mandate the Covid-19 vaccine as a condition to employment (or employees returning to the workplace) will have to tread carefully.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... ng-vaccines.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/mandating-vaccines.htm
Is Long Covid considered a disability?
There are many unanswered questions in regards to Long Covid. Lisa Rix, senior associate at specialist employment law firm GQ|Littler, hopes to answer some of these.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... -disability.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/is-long-covid-considered-a-disability.htm
Collecting vaccination data across EMEA
We outline the approach to the collection of vaccination data in several EMEA jurisdictions.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... across-emea.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/collecting-vaccination-data-across-emea.htm
Remote working in Ireland - what's changing?
Is there a right to work remotely in Ireland?
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... -s-changing.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/remote-working-in-ireland-what-s-changing.htm
Health and Safety Concerns and Queries
Before reopening workplaces employers must consider their various health and safety duties, understand how these duties apply and adapt their policies and working practices accordingly.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... and-queries.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/health-and-safety-concerns-and-queries.htm
Health and Safety: At a Glance Checklist
We have outlined some of the recommended steps employers should take when reopening their workplace.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... e-checklist.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/health-and-safety-at-a-glance-checklist.htm
Risks of Sanctioning Employees Who Refuse to Work
A traffic light table displaying the claims employees can bring against their employer.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... use-to-work.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/risks-of-sanctioning-employees-who-refuse-to-work.htm
Tricky Categories of Employees
In circumstances where an employer has made their workplace “COVID-19 secure”, how do they deal with employees who refuse to return to the workplace?
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... f-employees.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/tricky-categories-of-employees.htm
Collection of employee vaccination data: Irish and UK regulators take different approaches
As we look ahead to the re-opening of workplaces, employers are considering if they can collect employee vaccination data.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... -approaches.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/collection-of-employee-vaccination-data-irish-and-uk-regulators-take-different-approaches.htm
Returning to the Workplace - Our Top Four FAQs
We look at the top four questions that have come across our desk as companies return (in full or in part) to office life.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... p-four-faqs.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/returning-to-the-workplace-our-top-four-faqs.htm
Navigating return to the office anxieties
As the UK tentatively moves towards re-opening after the latest lockdown, employers will be putting serious thought into returning staff to offices in numbers.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... e-anxieties.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/navigating-return-to-the-office-anxieties.htm
The Littler Annual Employer Survey 2021
Employers transitioning to a post-pandemic workplace face a host of novel challenges.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... survey-2021.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/the-littler-annual-employer-survey-2021.htm
Data Protection Concerns on Return to Work
We indicate the level of risk associated with data protection concerns on return to work.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... urn-to-work.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/data-protection-concerns-on-return-to-work.htm
Data Protection Issues
We provide high-level answers to the tricky questions on employers' minds.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... tion-issues.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/data-protection-issues.htm
Living from work – a right to disconnect in the UK
Employee burnout is becoming increasingly prevalent as employees feel they have to be ‘always on’ to keep on top of tasks and up with their colleagues.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... t-in-the-uk.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/living-from-work-a-right-to-disconnect-in-the-uk.htm
Mandatory vaccinations for high-risk workplaces - worth a shot?
As the government and some employers consider compulsory Covid-19 jabs for certain workers, Lisa Rix examines the risks and benefits of such an approach.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... orth-a-shot.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/mandatory-vaccinations-for-high-risk-workplaces-worth-a-shot.htm
IRELAND: COVID-19 Employer FAQs
The following FAQs are designed to address some of the more common questions that employers with operations in Ireland currently face.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... ployer-faqs.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/ireland-covid-19-employer-faqs.htm
New data suggests six-month COVID-related backlog in WRC cases
Figures show that the impact has been dramatic, with a six-month backlog of cases likely to have already developed.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... n-wrc-cases.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/new-data-suggests-six-month-covid-related-backlog-in-wrc-cases.htm
Homeworking: here to stay?
The much-heralded “Return to Normal” still feels a long way away. What does this mean for employers and employees wishing to return to the office?
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... ere-to-stay.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/homeworking-here-to-stay.htm
Republic of Labour Law – Irish HR Updates in February
This week in the Republic of Labour Law, we focus on two key cases that have been making headlines.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... bruary-2021.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/republic-of-labour-law-irish-hr-updates-in-february-2021.htm
Reports of employees being made to work in the office despite COVID-19 outbreak
The UK’s independent health and safety regulator is still receiving a high number of complaints on Covid-19 practices in the workplace.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... 19-outbreak.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/reports-of-employees-being-made-to-work-in-the-office-despite-covid-19-outbreak.htm
COVID-19 Vaccination: Key Questions for Global Employers
Together with our Littler colleagues across more than 45 jurisdictions we have contributed to a global guide on the COVID-19 vaccine for employers covering the key employment and labour questions in the UK and Ireland.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... l-employers.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/covid-19-vaccination-key-questions-for-global-employers.htm
UK Furlough Scheme FAQs
On 20 March 2020, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced an unprecedented package of measures, including a Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS).
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... scheme-faqs.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/uk-furlough-scheme-faqs.htm
COVID-19 Vaccination: A Littler Global Guide on Legal & Practical Implications in the Workplace
Together with our Littler colleagues across more than 45 jurisdictions, we have contributed to “COVID-19 Vaccination: A Littler Global Guide on Legal & Practical Implications in the Workplace”.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... e-workplace.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/covid-19-vaccination-a-littler-global-guide-on-legal-and-practical-implications-in-the-workplace.htm
Employment tribunal claims up 17% due to COVID-19
Claims received by the employment tribunal has risen to 42,392, up from 36,336 in the previous 12 months. Employment law firm GQ|Littler said the increase was “significantly faster” than the 7 per cent rise that occurred between 2017/18 and 2018/19.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... laims-up-27.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/covid-19-drives-employment-tribunal-claims-up-27.htm
Santa’s workshop and his elves: 2020 has been “snow joke”
As everyone begins to get into the festive spirit, GQ|Littler has managed to get an inside scoop direct from Santa’s secret UK workshop .
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... n-snow-joke.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/santa-s-workshop-and-his-elves-2020-has-been-snow-joke.htm
The Covid Diaries: Day 276 - Starter for Ten
As 2020 hurtles towards becoming an awkward footnote in the annals of human history, we thought we would look back on our time away from the office (still working, #obv, but not in a way any of us would’ve expected in 2019).
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... ter-for-ten.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/covid-diaries-starter-for-ten.htm
Forcing employees to get a vaccine: worth a shot?
Can we or should we require employees to get a vaccination before returning to the workplace?
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... orth-a-shot.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/forcing-employees-to-get-a-vaccine-worth-a-shot.htm
Littler Expands Client Service in Latin America by Teaming with Brazil’s Chiode Minicucci
Littler is pleased to announce a new correspondent counsel relationship with Chiode Minicucci, a leading labour and employment law firm comprised of 18 attorneys in Brazil.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... e-minicucci.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/littler-expands-client-service-in-latin-america-by-teaming-with-brazil-s-chiode-minicucci.htm
Is the furlough extension a Brexit safety-net?
Commentators have speculated that employers might seek to use the furlough scheme as a means to soften the blow of Brexit-related disruption to their business, does this work?
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... -safety-net.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/is-the-furlough-extension-a-brexit-safety-net.htm
Claimants to wait 14 months for court hearings
Delays at employment tribunal continue to increase.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... rt-hearings.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/claimants-to-wait-14-months-for-court-hearings.htm
Littler Enters 10th European Country
The move into Spain marks the tenth European country Littler has expanded into – alongside continued growth in North America, South America and Asia – and gives the firm a presence in Western Europe’s five largest economies.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... as-in-spain.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/littler-enters-tenth-european-country-through-combination-with-abdon-pedrajas-in-spain.htm
COVID-19: What has changed for employers since March?
As we move into winter and enter lockdown 2.0 it is a good time to take stock of the employment law landscape and plan ahead.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... since-march.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/covid-19-what-has-changed-for-employers-since-march.htm
Advice for employers with staff working overseas during COVID-19: Act Now!
Employers should act now to understand and mitigate the tax risks associated with employees working abroad.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... -19-act-now.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/advice-for-employers-with-staff-working-overseas-during-covid-19-act-now.htm
Postponed changes to IR35
The new IR35 rules come into force as of April 2021 (postponed from April 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic). They
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... ges-to-ir35.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/postponed-changes-to-ir35.htm
12 Ways to Cut HR Costs Without Redundancies
We share 12 possible strategies adopted by our clients and some thoughts of our own to help reduce cost without compulsory lay-offs.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... edundancies.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/12-ways-to-cut-hr-costs-without-redundancies.htm
12 Ways to Cut HR Costs: Part 1 - Claim Government Help
We share 1 of 12 possible strategies adopted by our clients and some thoughts of our own to help reduce cost without compulsory lay-offs.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... rnment-help.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/12-ways-to-cut-hr-costs-part-1-claim-government-help.htm
Working from Home Policy Checklist
A checklist for your Work from Home Policy.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... y-checklist.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/working-from-home-policy-checklist.htm
GQ|Littler announces two additions to the Equity Partnership
GQ|Littler, a specialist employment law firm, is very excited to announce that Daniel Pollard and Sophie Vanhegan have been admitted as equity partners to support the firm’s ambitious growth strategy.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... partnership.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/gq-littler-announces-two-additions-to-the-equity-partnership.htm
Republic of Labour Law – Irish HR Updates in September
Welcome to our September edition of Republic of Labour Law, a monthly newsletter in which we distil the most important Irish legal and HR updates from the last month in 500 words or less.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... n-september.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/republic-of-labour-law-irish-hr-updates-in-september.htm
The Covid diaries: Day 198 – Quarantine, the Inside Joke
The next person who says the phrase ‘the Next Normal’ will have to talk to the hand. But it will be a sanitized hand, at least.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... inside-joke.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/the-covid-diaries-day-198-quarantine-the-inside-joke.htm
UK Government announces successor to the furlough scheme - the Job Support Scheme
Today the UK Government announced a new wage support scheme for employers that will replace the furlough scheme from 1 November 2020 (running until 31 April 2021).
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... port-scheme.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/uk-government-announces-successor-to-the-furlough-scheme-the-job-support-scheme.htm
European Employers Expect Long-Term Workplace Changes
A survey of more than 750 executives reveals that remote work, employee wellbeing, managing annual leave and workforce reductions are top of mind with European companies.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... earch-finds.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/european-employers-expect-long-term-workplace-changes-post-pandemic-new-littler-research-finds.htm
Could employment tribunal delays trigger more settlements?
Lawyers fear that delays could encourage employees to settle their claims.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... settlements.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/could-employment-tribunal-delays-trigger-more-settlements.htm
Republic of Labour Law – Irish HR Updates in August
Welcome to our August edition of Republic of Labour Law, a monthly newsletter in which we distil the most important Irish legal and HR updates from the last month in 500 words or less.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... s-in-august.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/republic-of-labour-law-irish-hr-updates-in-august.htm
Holiday and Furlough - The Five Minute Guide
We unpick the issues around holiday and furlough.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... inute-guide.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/holiday-and-furlough-the-five-minute-guide.htm
Preparing for a Fire Sale: Top tips for HR in an Insolvent Business Purchase
We share our top tips for HR professionals in preparing for a sale when the business is insolvent.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... ss-purchase.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/preparing-for-a-fire-sale-top-tips-for-hr-in-an-insolvent-business-purchase.htm
Collective Consultation Minimum Timeline
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... es-timeline.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/large-scale-redundancies-timeline.htm
Role of Reps and Special Protection
This is the third and final instalment in our three-part series looking into the importance of employee representatives (“reps”).
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... al-election.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/role-of-reps-and-special-election.htm
Behind the (face) mask
Face masks were made mandatory in shops and supermarkets from 24 July, but what is the current position on face masks and coverings in the workplace?
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... e-face-mask.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/behind-the-face-mask.htm
UK Employer Coronavirus (COVID-19) FAQs
As the novel coronavirus COVID-19 continues, employers continue to face significant challenges to their business and their workforce.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... vid-19-faqs.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/uk-employer-coronavirus-covid-19-faqs.htm
Top employers call for change to Flexible Working Requests
Earlier this week a group of 26 top employers including Deloitte, Schroders, Santander, TSB and Zurich Insurance have signed an open letter, written in collaboration with the charity Working Families, to call on the government to close the loopholes in the legislation on flexible working requests.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... ng-requests.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/top-employers-call-for-change-to-flexible-working-requests.htm
It's not me, it's you: passing the liability buck while working from home
Can employers be liable for employees' actions while working from home?
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... g-from-home.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/it-s-not-me-it-s-you-passing-the-liability-buck-while-working-from-home.htm
Collective Consultation FAQs - UK
We run through how to manage the process of collective consultation, employers' legal obligations, the challenges COVID-19 presents to the process and how to manage documentation requirements for redundancies.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... onsultation.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/faqs-collective-consultation.htm
Webinar: Managing Large-Scale Workforce Reductions in the UK during COVID-19
The current pandemic is forcing many companies to make the difficult decision to furlough or dismiss employees.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... ng-covid-19.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/events/webinar-managing-large-scale-workforce-reductions-in-the-uk-during-covid-19.htm
What do we do if employees refuse to return to work due to Covid-19?
Return to Work Series: Dealing with challenging employees.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... to-covid-19.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/what-do-we-do-if-employees-refuse-to-return-to-work-due-to-covid-19.htm
Balancing the risks: processing health data and keeping employees safe in the workplace
Return to Work Series: How can employers manage the tricky issues?
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... icky-issues.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/balancing-the-risks-processing-health-data-and-keeping-employees-safe-in-the-workplace-how-can-employers-manage-the-tricky-issues.htm
Return to Work: Staying (reasonably) safe and healthy
Return to Work Series: Where to start with reopening the workplace.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... and-healthy.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/return-to-work-staying-reasonably-safe-and-healthy.htm
Republic of Labour Law – Irish HR Updates in May
Welcome to the May edition of Republic of Labour Law, a monthly newsletter in which we distil the most important Irish legal and HR updates from the last month in 500 words or less.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... ates-in-may.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/republic-of-labour-law-irish-hr-updates-in-may.htm
The Covid diaries: Day 50 - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
It's time to say goodbye, at least to our daily blog about employment law firm life during lockdown.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... ries-day-50.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/the-covid-diaries-day-50.htm
The Covid diaries: Day 49 - Third Quarter Stage
Although we don't know when lock down will end, many are assuming restrictions will be lifted soon and we are almost at the end. They are the markers of the third quarter stage.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... arter-stage.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/the-covid-diaries-day-49-third-quarter-stage.htm
The Covid diaries: Day 48 - The Psychology of Returning to Work
Do over 80% of workers want to be tracked?
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... ries-day-48.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/the-covid-diaries-day-48.htm
The Covid diaries: Day 47 - Should You Be Reading This Blog?
Does reading this article count as work?
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... g-this-blog.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/the-covid-diaries-day-47-should-you-be-reading-this-blog.htm
The Covid diaries: Day 46 - We can dance if we want to...
Ursula Bosworth is our Marketing Director and we have invited her to join in creating our daily diary entries, for a different view of our Covid-19 practice.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... -we-want-to.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/the-covid-diaries-day-46-we-can-dance-if-we-want-to.htm
The Covid diaries: Day 45 - I Ventured Into the City
As I ventured down Cheapside* [*one of the main streets in the financial/legal heart of London], a hoard of City traders in tattered clothes gathered around a closed pub scratching at the window.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... to-the-city.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/the-covid-diaries-day-45-i-ventured-into-the-city.htm
The Covid diaries: Day 44 - 1984
We are blogging about life running a law firm during the Covid-19 pandemic. Daily updates. It’s a fly-on-the-wall thing. We hope you enjoy it!
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... day-44-1984.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/the-covid-diaries-day-44-1984.htm
The Covid diaries: Day 43 - Office Space
We are blogging about life running a law firm during the Covid-19 pandemic. Daily updates. It’s a fly-on-the-wall thing. We hope you enjoy it!
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... ffice-space.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/the-covid-diaries-day-43-office-space.htm
Covid-19 workplace guidance
Sophie Vanhegan warns employers of employment tribunal claims if a "one-size-fits-all" approach is taken in Contractor UK.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... ce-guidance.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/covid-19-workplace-guidance.htm
UK’s exit from lockdown: a disunited kingdom?
From 13 May 2020, the release from lockdown has begun in England and we have the proposals for the phases of return.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... ted-kingdom.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/uk-s-exit-from-lockdown-a-disunited-kingdom.htm
The Covid diaries: Day 42 - National Working from Home Day
We are blogging about life running a law firm during the Covid-19 pandemic. Daily updates. It’s a fly-on-the-wall thing. We hope you enjoy it!
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... om-home-day.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/the-covid-diaries-day-42-national-working-from-home-day.htm
The Covid diaries: Day 41 - I Like to Ride my Bicycle
We are blogging about life running a law firm during the Covid-19 pandemic. Daily updates. It’s a fly-on-the-wall thing. We hope you enjoy it!
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... -my-bicycle.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/the-covid-diaries-day-41-i-like-to-ride-my-bicycle.htm
The Covid diaries: Day 40 - 40 Days and 40 Nights
We are blogging about life running a law firm during the Covid-19 pandemic. Daily updates. It’s a fly-on-the-wall thing. We hope you enjoy it!
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... d-40-nights.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/the-covid-diaries-day-40-40-days-and-40-nights.htm
Could office openings expose employers to legal disputes?
As businesses begin reopening in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, disputes are likely to arise if employers take “a one size fits all” approach to the future return to work.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... al-disputes.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/could-office-openings-expose-employers-to-legal-disputes.htm
The Covid diaries: Day 39 - May I Have Some More?
We are blogging about life running a law firm during the Covid-19 pandemic. Daily updates. It’s a fly-on-the-wall thing. We hope you enjoy it!
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... e-some-more.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/the-covid-diaries-day-39-may-i-have-some-more.htm
Lessons from Asia: Returning to Work
What can we learn from Asia?
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... ing-to-work.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/lessons-from-asia-returning-to-work.htm
The Covid diaries: Day 38 - Hey Ho, Hey Ho ...
We are blogging about life running a law firm during the Covid-19 pandemic. Daily updates. It’s a fly-on-the-wall thing. We hope you enjoy it!
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... y-ho-hey-ho.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/the-covid-diaries-day-38-hey-ho-hey-ho.htm
The Covid diaries: Day 37 - Wake up sleepy Jean
We are blogging about life running a law firm during the Covid-19 pandemic. Daily updates. It’s a fly-on-the-wall thing. We hope you enjoy it!
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... sleepy-jean.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/the-covid-diaries-day-37-wake-up-sleepy-jean.htm
The Covid diaries: Day 36 - Through the Looking Glass
We have started blogging about life running a law firm during the Covid-19 pandemic. Daily updates. It’s a fly-on-the-wall thing.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... oking-glass.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/the-covid-diaries-day-36-through-the-looking-glass.htm
The Covid diaries: Day 35 - Ground Control to Major Tom
We have started blogging about life running a law firm during the Covid-19 pandemic. Daily updates. It’s a fly-on-the-wall thing.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... o-major-tom.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/the-covid-diaries-day-35-ground-control-to-major-tom.htm
The Covid diaries: Day 34 - The Irish Understanding
As an employer lawyer with my foot in two jurisdictions (Ireland and the UK), it is often interesting to see how they interact.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... derstanding.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/the-covid-diaries-the-irish-understanding.htm
The Covid diaries: Day 33 - Time flies
We have started blogging about life running a law firm during the Covid-19 pandemic. Daily updates. It’s a fly-on-the-wall thing.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... -time-flies.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/the-covid-diaries-day-33-time-flies.htm
The Covid diaries: Day 32 - Red Red Wine
We have started blogging about life running a law firm during the Covid-19 pandemic. Daily updates. It’s a fly-on-the-wall thing.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... ed-red-wine.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/the-covid-diaries-day-32-red-red-wine.htm
How can employers reconcile working from home and confidentiality?
This month we are taking a cold, hard look at the employment law red flags, opportunities and issues we can foresee.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... identiality.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/how-can-employers-reconcile-working-from-home-and-confidentiality.htm
Bracing employers for post-pandemic flexible work requests
This month we are taking a cold, hard look at the employment law red flags, opportunities and issues we can foresee.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... rk-requests.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/bracing-employers-for-post-pandemic-flexible-work-requests.htm
Discrimination, harassment and bullying in Covid times
This month we are taking a cold, hard look at the employment law red flags, opportunities and issues we can foresee.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... covid-times.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/discrimination-harassment-and-bullying-in-covid-times.htm
Disciplinaries and grievances where employees are working from home or ‘furloughed’
This month we are taking a cold, hard look at the employment law red flags, opportunities and issues we can foresee.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... -furloughed.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/disciplinaries-and-grievances-where-employees-are-working-from-home-or-furloughed.htm
Expensive business, what employees are entitled to at home
This month we are taking a cold, hard look at the employment law red flags, opportunities and issues we can foresee.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... -to-at-home.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/expensive-business-what-employees-are-entitled-to-at-home.htm
Safe at home: An overview of employers’ health and safety obligations
This month we are taking a cold, hard look at the employment law red flags, opportunities and issues we can foresee.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... obligations.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/safe-at-home-an-overview-of-employers-health-and-safety-obligations.htm
A matter of Policy – Do you need a working from home policy now?
This month we are taking a cold, hard look at the employment law red flags, opportunities and issues we can foresee.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... king-policy.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/homeworking-policy.htm
Republic of Labour Law – Irish HR Updates in April
Welcome to the April edition of Republic of Labour Law, a monthly newsletter in which we distil the most important Irish legal and HR updates from the last month in 500 words or less.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... es-in-april.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/republic-of-labour-law-irish-hr-updates-in-april.htm
The Covid diaries: Day 31 - Open for Business (Sort Of)
We have started blogging about life running a law firm during the Covid-19 pandemic. Daily updates. It’s a fly-on-the-wall thing.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... the-economy.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/the-covid-diaries-day-31-re-opening-the-economy.htm
The Covid diaries: Day 30 - Testing Times
We have started blogging about life running a law firm during the Covid-19 pandemic. Daily updates. It’s a fly-on-the-wall thing.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... ries-day-30.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/the-covid-diaries-day-30.htm
The Covid diaries: Day 29 - Blue Monday
We have started blogging about life running a law firm during the Covid-19 pandemic. Daily updates. It’s a fly-on-the-wall thing.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... blue-monday.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/the-covid-diaries-day-29-blue-monday.htm
The Covid diaries: Day 28 - RuPaul GIFs and GDPR
We have started blogging about life running a law firm during the Covid-19 pandemic. Daily updates. It’s a fly-on-the-wall thing.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... fs-and-gdpr.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/the-covid-diaries-day-28-rupaul-gifs-and-gdpr.htm
The Covid diaries: Day 27 - Let the Sunshine In
We have started blogging about life running a law firm during the Covid-19 pandemic. Daily updates. It’s a fly-on-the-wall thing.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... sunshine-in.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/the-covid-diaries-day-27-let-the-sunshine-in.htm
The Covid diaries: Day 26 - It's Oh So Quiet
We have started blogging about life running a law firm during the Covid-19 pandemic. Daily updates. It’s a fly-on-the-wall thing.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... oh-so-quiet.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/the-covid-diaries-day-25-it-s-oh-so-quiet.htm
The Covid diaries: Day 25 - The Company Card
We have started blogging about life running a law firm during the Covid-19 pandemic. Daily updates. It’s a fly-on-the-wall thing.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... ompany-card.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/the-covid-diaries-day-25-the-company-card.htm
Stepping up mental health support during Covid-19
Here are some steps employers could consider taking to combat mental health issues during the Covid-19 pandemic.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... ng-covid-19.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/stepping-up-mental-health-support-during-covid-19.htm
The Covid diaries: Day 24 -Permanent and Pervasive?
A daily fly-on-the-wall blog about running a legal business during the Covid-19 crisis.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... ries-day-24.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/the-covid-diaries-day-24.htm
The Covid diaries: Day 23 - Big Brother
We have started blogging about life running a law firm during the Covid-19 pandemic. Daily updates. It’s a fly-on-the-wall thing.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... big-brother.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/the-covid-diaries-day-23-big-brother.htm
The Covid diaries: Day 22 - Well, they say a picture paints a thousand words
A daily fly-on-the-wall blog about running a legal business during the Covid-19 crisis.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... ries-day-21.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/1255-the-covid-diaries-day-21.htm
The Covid diaries: Day 21 - The way we were
A daily fly-on-the-wall blog about running a legal business during the Covid-19 crisis.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... ries-day-21.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/the-covid-diaries-day-21.htm
The Covid diaries: Day 20 - Follow the leader
A daily fly-on-the-wall blog about running a legal business during the Covid-19 crisis.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... -the-leader.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/the-covid-diaries-day-20-follow-the-leader.htm
The Covid diaries: Day 19 - Wine Time
A daily fly-on-the-wall blog about running a legal business during the Covid-19 crisis.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... 9-wine-time.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/the-covid-diaries-day-19-wine-time.htm
The Covid diaries: Day 18 - Spring is in the air
A daily fly-on-the-wall blog about running a legal business during the Covid-19 crisis.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... ries-day-18.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/the-covid-diaries-day-18.htm
The Covid diaries: Day 17 - I've Had the (Working) Time of My Life
A daily fly-on-the-wall blog about running a legal business during the Covid-19 crisis.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... -of-my-life.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/the-covid-diaries-day-17-i-ve-had-the-working-time-of-my-life.htm
The Covid diaries: Day 16 - Sunny Days and Good News
A daily fly-on-the-wall blog about running a legal business during the Covid-19 crisis.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... d-good-news.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/the-covid-diaries-day-16-sunny-days-and-good-news.htm
The Covid diaries: Day 15 - Fur-low, Sweet Chariot
A daily fly-on-the-wall blog about running a legal business during the Covid-19 crisis.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... eet-chariot.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/the-covid-diaries-day-15-fur-low-sweet-chariot.htm
The Covid diaries: Day 14 - We Built This City
A daily fly-on-the-wall blog about running a legal business during the Covid-19 crisis.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... t-this-city.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/the-covid-diaries-day-14-we-built-this-city.htm
The Covid diaries: Day 13 - April Fools Day
A daily fly-on-the-wall blog about running a legal business during the Covid-19 crisis.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... l-fools-day.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/the-covid-diaries-day-13-april-fools-day.htm
The Covid diaries: Day 12 - My annual leave experience
A daily fly-on-the-wall blog about running a legal business during the Covid-19 crisis.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... -experience.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/the-covid-diaries-day-12-my-annual-leave-experience.htm
The Covid diaries: Day 11 - A hard day's night
A daily fly-on-the-wall blog about running a legal business during the Covid-19 crisis.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... day-s-night.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/the-covid-diaries-day-11-a-hard-day-s-night.htm
Republic of Labour Law – Irish HR Updates in March
Welcome to our March edition of Republic of Labour Law, a monthly newsletter in which we distil the most important Irish legal and HR updates from the last month in 500 words or less.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... es-in-march.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/republic-of-labour-law-irish-hr-updates-in-march.htm
The Covid diaries: Day 10 - Another week, done and dusted!
A daily fly-on-the-wall blog about running a legal business during the Covid-19 crisis.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... -and-dusted.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/the-covid-diaries-day-10-another-week-done-and-dusted.htm
Webinar: Covid-19: The UK’s Emergency Furlough System
What we know so far about the UK Government’s Covid-19 emergency furlough system.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... ough-system.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/events/covid-19-the-uk-s-emergency-furlough-system.htm
The Covid diaries: Day 9 - Glory be to the internet
A daily fly-on-the-wall blog about running a legal business during the Covid-19 crisis.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... he-internet.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/covid-diaries-day-9-glory-be-to-the-internet.htm
The Covid diaries: Day 8 - The devil is in the detail
A daily fly-on-the-wall blog about running a legal business during the Covid-19 crisis.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... -the-detail.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/covid-diaries-day-8-the-devil-is-in-the-detail.htm
UK government to underwrite 80% of suspended employee wages
Update 25 March - the UK government has just announced sweeping fiscal measures to support businesses and employees during the Covid-19 pandemic.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... loyee-wages.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/uk-government-to-underwrite-80-of-suspended-employee-wages.htm
The Covid diaries: Day 7 - I fought the law and the law won
This new "furlough" thing is actually quite complicated.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... the-law-won.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/the-covid-diaries-day-7-i-fought-the-law-and-the-law-won.htm
The Covid diaries: Day 6 - Just another manic Monday
Today has been manic.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... anic-monday.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/covid-diaries-day-6-just-another-manic-monday.htm
The Covid diaries: Day 5 - Working with your flatmates - A guide
Choose your office colleagues carefully. Too late, you have chosen to live with these person/people and you must now work together in self isolation for months to come.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... tes-a-guide.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/1230-covid-diaries-day-5-working-with-your-flatmates-a-guide.htm
The Covid diaries: Day 4 - Alone again, naturally
Today was my turn to brave the pandemic and head into the office.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... n-naturally.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/the-covid-diaries-day-4-alone-again-naturally.htm
The Covid diaries: Day 3 - Video killed the radio star
We had our latest all-hands team meeting this morning by video call.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... -radio-star.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/the-covid-diaries-day-3-video-killed-the-radio-star.htm
The Covid diaries: A daily fly-on-the-wall blog about running a legal business during the Covid-19 crisis
We are blogging about life running a law firm during the Covid-19 pandemic. Daily updates. It’s a fly-on-the-wall thing. We hope you enjoy it!
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... vid-diaries.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/1225-the-covid-diaries.htm
Significant HR updates to IR35 and GDPR in the UK
There have been two significant HR updates overnight from the UK, dealing with tax changes and GDPR compliance.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... /hr-updates.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/hr-updates.htm
The Covid diaries: Day 2 - What do we do now?
They say the second stage of grief is anger, once the denial subsides. We are now in this strange limbo where the denial is indeed eroding but what it leaves behind is not so much anger - but bafflement. Lawyers don't like to be baffled, this is very new territory for us.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... o-we-do-now.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/the-covid-diaries-day-2-what-do-we-do-now.htm
The Covid diaries: Day 1 - And so it begins
A month ago we were all so happy to finally stop talking about Brexit (mostly). We had lived and breathed it for three years and frankly, we were done. On to better times....
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... vid-diaries.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/the-covid-diaries.htm
Coronavirus: What do UK employers need to know?
The Coronavirus outbreak: what employers should do.
www.gqlittler.com/re ...... lient-alert.htm
https://www.gqlittler.com/resources/news-and-views/global-client-alert.htm
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