Working Life:
The latest in employment law
Working Life is an employment law hub page for all the latest news, insights, and opinions.
Welcome to Working Life
Expert analysis and key developments in employment law that affect employers and HR professionals.
Post-general (and US) election we find ourselves in a period of significant change. The team at RWK Goodman are on hand to help our clients prepare for and navigate the many legal challenges and hurdles that employers and HR professionals face. But every now and again there is a seismic shift in employment law – the Employment Rights Bill is here, and it is fair to say that it is indeed likely to bring about deep and long lasting changes to the employment landscape.
If you would like to understand more about the impacts of the Bill then you can join me and the RWK Goodman employment team in our Employment Rights Bill webinar. But if that wasn’t enough already, in this edition of Working Life we also examine a range of topics including: the new duty to prevent sexual harassment which came into force on 26 October; GDPR and criminal records checks; hybrid working; and the new transition from Biometric Residence Permits to e-Visa status.
– Rich White, Partner | Head of Employment, RWK Goodman
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In this edition of Working Life we have a special invite to attend our webinar on the upcoming Employment Right Bill. So much of this Bill is still to be decided and agreed upon, which is why we will be discussing all the key points to make sure that you are prepared for the inevitable changes.
We have also collated all the latest insights and opinions from the employment team into one convenient place. If you would like to speak to the team about anything employment law related you can always message them or call them direct.
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A webinar | Understanding Labour's Employment Rights Bill.
The Labour Government's draft Employment Rights Bill is set to introduce ‘once in a generation’ reforms to workers’ rights.
Labour’s once in a generation employment reforms Bill has arrived. But what will it mean for employers and employees? Will it actually make positive change? How will it protect workers rights whilst not obstructing an employer’s drive for productivity.
Many experts are divided over the impacts of the Bill and the time frames it will take to actually implement the changes. That is where RWK Goodman come in…
Over the coming weeks, we will be unpacking the changes that the Bill will bring and their implications for employers, culminating in a webinar with our experts on Thursday 28 November.
Will the Employment Rights Bill end “unscrupulous practice” of fire and rehire?
Amongst other changes, the proposed legislation aims to end what the Government describes as the “unscrupulous practice” of fire and rehire.
44% of UK employers are unprepared for new sexual harassment legislation.
Businesses have less than a month to prepare for the legislation but a recent survey the employment team at RWK Goodman has revealed that 44% of businesses have done nothing. The survey of 221 employers and HR professionals also found that just 8% of respondents had carried out a risk assessment audit while 20% had organised staff training.
Employers doing criminal record checks must remember GDPR.
Criminal record checks have become a common part of the recruitment process across various industries and, in England and Wales, employers often rely on the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks to assess the suitability of candidates for various roles. However, it’s easy for employers to overlook the relevant data protection requirements that apply to processing criminal records.
Is this the beginning of the end of hybrid working?
Over the last few months, we have seen numerous companies call for their employees to start coming back into the office, often with punitive measures for those who wish to stay fully remote. But can an employer force their staff back to the office full time? And if they do what are the legal implications for them and their workforce?
Transition to e-Visa Status for BRP Holders.
The UK government is moving toward a fully digital immigration system. From 1st January 2025, Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs) will no longer be valid, and the e-Visa system will take full effect. Here’s what you need to know about this transition and how it could affect you or your employees.
