Dentons - UK People, Reward and Mobility Newsletter

Can unenforceable non-compete clauses be saved? Severing terms

May 2023

United Kingdom: It is sometimes possible to persuade a court to enforce a restriction that is otherwise unreasonably wide by severing, or effectively deleting, a specific aspect of the restriction. The risks and opportunities this creates need to be considered by employers when drafting as well as enforcing restrictions.

Internal investigations: what can businesses learn?

May 2023

United Kingdom: Following the high-profile review of the Metropolitan Police, we explore why considering an organisation's culture is important, as well as how to approach an internal review or investigation and deal with the outcomes.

Mental Health Awareness Week

May 2023

United Kingdom: It was Mental Health Awareness Week from 15 to 21 May, with the theme being anxiety. Anxiety is a completely normal emotion that we all experience from time to time. However, for some people or at some times, feelings of anxiety can become uncontrollable or constant, sometimes with no apparent cause

The Pensions Regulator's Corporate Plan for 2023 to 2024

May 2023

United Kingdom: The Pensions Regulator recently published its Corporate Plan for 2023 to 2024, setting its direction for the next year and providing an overview of its priorities from 2024 onwards. Our Pensions team takes a look at the potential effects of the plan on savers, trustees, employers and the industry as a whole.