UK People, Reward and Mobility Newsletter

UK People, Reward and Mobility Newsletter – February 2025

February 2025

United Kingdom: Each month, we look at some of the key employment, pension and immigration issues affecting our clients' workforces. In this edition, we explore: rectification of collective agreements; a Private Member's Bill proposing stricter health and safety obligations in relation to workplace harassment; employee objections under TUPE; the transition to settled status under the EU settlement scheme; mentoring for inclusion; and government proposals on accessing pension surpluses and small pots.

UK People, Reward and Mobility Newsletter – January 2025

January 2025

United Kingdom: Each month, we look at some of the key employment, pension and immigration issues affecting our clients' workforces. In this edition, we explore: resolving workplace conflicts; addressing racialised sexual harassment at work; potential changes to the defined contribution pension market; and the employment cases to look out for in 2025.

UK People, Reward and Mobility Newsletter – December 2024

December 2024

United Kingdom: Each month, we look at some of the key employment, pension and immigration issues affecting our clients' workforces. In this edition, we explore: AI tools in hiring; the results of the FCA survey on non-financial misconduct; key takeaways from our recent series of whistleblowing webinars; the impact of the Autumn 2024 budget for the pensions landscape; proposed amendments to the Employment Rights Bill; and sponsor licence compliance. We also bring you our quarterly horizon scan for employment law.

UK People, Reward and Mobility Newsletter – November 2024

November 2024

United Kingdom: Each month, we look at some of the key employment, pension and immigration issues affecting our clients' workforces. In this edition, we explore: some of the flagship policies in the Employment Rights Bill; the new portal for employment tribunal case management; the material factor defence to equal pay claims; practical considerations for employers in relation to the Electronic Travel Authorisation scheme; and the circumstances where trustees can exercise discretion to diverge from the funding and investment strategy.

UK People, Reward and Mobility Newsletter – October 2024

October 2024

United Kingdom: Each month, we look at some of the key employment, pension and immigration issues affecting our clients' workforces. In this edition, we explore: the headlines in the Employment Rights Bill; global approaches to a right to switch off; mental health in the workplace; gender-critical beliefs in the workplace; and the FCA's consultation on a new value for money framework for defined contribution pensions.

UK People, Reward and Mobility Newsletter – September 2024

September 2024

United Kingdom: Each month, we look at some of the key employment, pension and immigration issues affecting our clients' workforces. In this edition, we explore: national minimum wage compliance; the new duty to prevent sexual harassment; the extension of the UK's Electronic Travel Authorisation scheme; run-on strategies for DB pension schemes; and how to be an inclusive employer. We also bring you our quarterly horizon scan for employment law.

UK People, Reward and Mobility Newsletter – August 2024

August 2024

United Kingdom: Each month, we look at some of the key employment, pension and immigration issues affecting our clients' workforces. In this edition, we explore: employment law trends; making employment practices greener; the impact of COVID-19-related cases; a landmark ruling for contracted-out pension schemes; and the government's new approach to skills-based migration.

UK People, Reward and Mobility Newsletter – July 2024

July 2024

United Kingdom: Each month, we look at some of the key employment, pension and immigration issues affecting our clients' workforces. In this edition, we explore: the recent increase in sponsor licence suspensions and revocations; supporting employees who are dealing with the terminal diagnosis of a loved one; work in the wake of AI; closing the employment gap for over 50s; and employee monitoring. We also look ahead to what we can expect from the new government in relation to employment law.

UK People, Reward and Mobility Newsletter – June 2024

June 2024

United Kingdom: Each month, we look at some of the key employment, pension and immigration issues affecting our clients' workforces. In this edition, we explore: European proposals for a right to disconnect; navigating modern working arrangements; the updated government "Disability Confident" Guide; and pension scheme powers of amendment. We also bring you our quarterly horizon scan for employment law.

UK People, Reward and Mobility Newsletter – May 2024

May 2024

United Kingdom: Each month, we look at some of the key employment, pension and immigration issues affecting our clients' workforces. In this edition, we explore: new guidance on using AI in recruitment; moving during the working day for mental health; restrictive covenants; new European guidance on labour market agreements; the government's fit note reform proposals; and the Migration Advisory Committee's review of the Graduate visa route.