UK Employment Law Round-up

Volume 1, Issue 4

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UK Employment Law Round-up - April 2016

UK Employment Law Round-up

Volume 1, Issue 4

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April 27, 2016

In this issue, we consider the requirements of recent legislative changes including the new whistleblowing regime for financial institutions and the updated employment rates/limits for 2016/2017. Hot on the heels of International Women's Day, we also explain how the spotlight on diversity continues with the release of EHRC guidance on improving diversity at senior levels of business. Another complicated area for clients can be dealing with issues surrounding PHI schemes and we analyse a recent decision in this field.

We are also proud to present our new UK Employment Hub. Find out more about our team, read our blog and keep up to date with the latest developments in UK employment law and best practice – http://ukemploymenthub.com.

Did you know that we also have a dedicated immigration practice? We include an article with all you need to know about the upcoming changes to the Tier 2 and Tier 5 immigration regime. Please also check out The Global Mobility Review – a blog bringing you the latest news on global immigration issues affecting the movement of employees around the world – http://www.globalmobilityreview.com/. To receive weekly updates, please follow the link and subscribe.

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Are retirement ages in PHI schemes age discriminatory?

April 27, 2016

Mistakes by employers in relation to an employee's entitlement to PHI can be very costly. In one leading High Court case, Aspden v. Webbs Poultry & Meat Group (Holdings) Limited [1996] I.R.L.R. 521, an employee was awarded around three-quarters of their salary for each year up to their retirement age, in circumstances where the employer could not recover any of these payments from the insurer.

Changes to the Tier 2 and Tier 5 immigration regime

April 27, 2016

On 24 March 2016, the government responded to the Migration Advisory Committee's (MAC) review of Tier 2 policy and has announced numerous changes to Tier 2 policy going forward.

Has your business appointed a whistleblowers' champion?

April 27, 2016

If your firm is a UK deposit-taker with assets greater than £250 million, a Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) designated investment firm or a firm within the scope of Solvency II, you should have appointed a whistleblowers' champion in your business by 7 March 2016 (if you had not already done so).This is because on 7 March 2016, the first requirement of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the PRA new whistleblowing regime came into force. The remaining rules come into effect on 7 September 2016.

To waive or not to waive future claims in settlement agreements?

April 27, 2016

The decision of the Commercial Court in Khanty-Mansiysk Recoveries Limited v. Forsters LLP [2016] EWHC 522 (Comm) may not, at first sight, be of obvious importance to HR practitioners. However, this decision highlights important considerations for the drafting of settlement agreements in the employment sphere.

EHRC supports a boost for board diversity

April 27, 2016

Board diversity is a hot topic in the City. Accordingly, it is no surprise that on 23 March 2016 the Equality and Human Rights Commission (the EHRC) shared new non-binding guidance for companies entitled: "How to improve board diversity: a six-step guide to good practice". The EHRC states that this guidance is written within the ambit of the Equality Act 2010 and the Financial Reporting Council's UK Corporate Governance Code.