The end of the Brexit transition period is upon us. As of 1 January 2021, the UK is a 'third country' under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), though the transition period has been extended for up to six months...more
Finance Act 2020: This Time It’s Personal (Liability) -
The Finance Act 2020 introduces new rules which make certain individuals who have a ‘relevant connection’ to a company that is, or is likely to become, subject to an...more
From July, UK employers can bring employees back to work from furlough “flexibly”. This means that employees can agree to return to work on a reduced hours’ basis, and be paid for that work by their employer, and remain on...more
The United Kingdom (UK) government is relaxing its lockdown restrictions, and our clients are starting to model what a return to the workplace may look like. In this advisory, Katten provides answers to some of the common...more
6/12/2020
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Personal Protective Equipment ,
Re-Opening Guidelines ,
Screening Procedures ,
Social Distancing ,
UK ,
Virus Testing ,
Workplace Decontamination ,
Workplace Safety
This advisory provides a summary of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme’s (CJRS) guidance on flexible furloughing, including the last date that employees can be furloughed for the first time, how long employees can be placed...more
The UK Government has published guidance on steps employers are required to take to ensure that they are providing a safe place to work before their employees can return to the workplace. In this advisory, Katten has broken...more
The UK government is considering relaxing its lockdown restrictions, and our clients are starting to model what a return to the workplace may look like. Katten has set out some of the common questions we have been getting,...more
IR35 off payroll rules1 and employee's NICs by supplying their services through an intermediary, such as a personal services company (PSC), and paying themselves in dividends from that company....more
On 15 April, the UK Government made some changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS, or the "scheme"), by way of updated guidance, as well as producing some directions for HMRC as to how they should administer the...more
As employees settle into working from home, it is important for employers to consider their approach to annual leave while the COVID-19 crisis is ongoing. Regular rest breaks help to ensure the physical and mental wellbeing...more
The COVID-19 pandemic has wide-ranging implications for UK businesses. Katten is helping you stay ahead of the changes with the following Q&A on furloughs....more
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has issued a statement confirming that data protection will not stop the need for businesses to share information quickly, or adapt the way they work to face the unprecedented...more
3/27/2020
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Collection ,
Data Controller ,
Data Processors ,
Data Protection ,
Data Subjects Rights ,
European Data Protection Board (EDPB) ,
Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) ,
New Guidance ,
Personal Data ,
Popular ,
Remote Working ,
UK ,
UK Data Protection Act
Amidst the constantly changing landscape here are the facts employers need to know today.
UK Government Support -
Is the Government stepping in to help employers with their payroll costs/protect wages?
Yes. On...more
Key Points
- The off-payroll rules (IR35) aim to stop individuals from avoiding employee status for tax purposes (and thereby reducing the income tax and National Insurance Contributions (NICs) payable) by supplying their...more
12/9/2019
/ Employer Liability Issues ,
HMRC ,
Income Taxes ,
Intermediaries ,
Investment Management ,
New Rules ,
Off-Payroll ,
Payroll Taxes ,
Personal Services ,
Public Sector ,
UK
Key Takeaways -
- The proposed £183 million and £99.2 million fines against British Airways and Marriott, respectively, by the UK’s ICO emphasise:
- The need for companies to maintain appropriate data protection practices...more
7/16/2019
/ Acquisitions ,
British Airways ,
Consumer Privacy Rights ,
Corporate Fines ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) ,
Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) ,
Marriott ,
Mergers ,
Notice of Intent ,
Popular ,
UK
The Senior Managers & Certification Regime -
As a reaction to the financial crisis of 2008/2009 and following the subsequent review of the financial services industry, UK Parliament decided to replace the discredited...more
Mythbusters: What Do the Gender Pay Results Really Mean?
The gender pay gap figures have been a hot topic over the past few weeks as the 2018 deadline for reporting has passed. With approximately 1,500 qualifying employers...more
It's Just Banter, Right?
Living in this 'post Weinstein' world, the recent President's Club scandal has sparked efforts to bring the law in England and Wales into line with #metoo movement.
...more
2/9/2018
/ #MeToo ,
Disabilities ,
Employee Monitoring ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Harassment ,
Hostile Environment ,
Sexual Harassment ,
UK ,
UK Employment Appeal Tribunal ,
Wage and Hour ,
Work Schedules
Some of you might recall the case of Mr Barbulescu v Romania in 2016, which involved an employee (Mr Barbulescu), who sent private emails through his personal Yahoo account from an office computer. Some messages were innocent...more
ACAS Early Conciliation: Form Filling — Get the Name Right -
Giny v SNA Transport Ltd. -
Background -
In Giny v SNA Transport Ltd., Mr Giny named Mr Ahmed, a director of SNA Transport Ltd. (SNA), as the prospective...more
In 2013, the UK introduced fees for claims made to employment tribunals and the Employment Appeal Tribunal. The legality of this was challenged by Unison, the trade union. Today, the Supreme Court unanimously ruled that...more
Mind the Gender Pay Gap!
From April 2017 onwards, all organisations with a headcount of 250 or more must publish annual figures about its gender pay gap.
...more
There Is No Implied Term Waiving the Obligation To Repay a Loan in a Voluntary Redundancy Situation -
Employers who advance sums to employees, such as relocation costs, will often try to claw back those sums in the event...more
New Cases Highlighting When "Gig Economy" Workers Are Entitled to Employment Rights -
The "gig economy" is characterised by work performed on a short-term/temporary basis, in contrast to more traditional long-term roles....more
Autumn Statement – Employment Issues
The Chancellor has issued an autumn statement setting out certain proposed fiscal changes in the UK. One of these is to the Employee Shareholder Status (ESS) regime, which is set to...more