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Understanding Employment Law Outside the United States for Multinational Employers – Part 1

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At a Glance - Employment laws outside the United States differ in structure, enforcement, and underlying philosophy. There is no universal approach. Multinational employers should tailor their practices to meet local legal...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Monthly Highlights – UK Employment Law – August 2025

In this month’s highlights, our team summarises the latest developments in UK employment law and their implications for employers. ...more

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UK non-disclosure agreements under the spotlight: what employers need to know

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NDAs are facing a wave of reform, prompting employers to reassess how they manage sensitive workplace issues. Many employers have already updated their settlement agreement templates following the Solicitors Regulation...more

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When Do International Employees Have UK Employment Rights?

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INTERNATIONAL EMPLOYEES – WHEN DO THEY HAVE UK EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS? The question of jurisdiction and application of UK employment rights is a growing problem for employers, as employees increasingly work in multiple...more

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Cross-Border Legal Perspectives: Comparing the UK and Germany's Approaches to Unfair Dismissal

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Welcome to our new bi-monthly series, where we compare employment law and practice from an international perspective, drawing on the experience of local and international employment lawyers who deal with these issues every...more

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UK government proposes further changes to TUPE

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As part of its “Smarter regulation to grow the economy” initiative, the UK government is consulting on further changes to TUPE. These include making it clear that TUPE applies to employees, not the wider category of workers,...more

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Increasing antitrust spotlight on labour market issues in the UK

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The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (the "CMA") has published a research report on competition and market power in labour markets. The report is likely to reinforce the CMA’s determination to use its competition law...more

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Is the UK Government Getting Cold Feet on Capping Non-competes to 3 Months?

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On May 10, 2023, the UK government announced its intention to limit the duration of non-compete restrictions in employment contracts to three months. This was part of a package of measures announced to boost the productivity...more

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UK Government’s Proposal to Reduce Non-Competes Not Included In King’s Speech

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At the State Opening of Parliament last week, the UK Government outlined its legislative agenda through the King’s Speech, an annual address where the ruling monarch, wearing the Imperial State Crown, reads a speech that has...more

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Share Schemes and TUPE in the UK – What Transfers?

In the case of Ponticelli Limited v Gallagher, the Scottish Court of Session has confirmed that the right to participate in a share incentive plan transferred to the transferee / new employer under TUPE even though the...more

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UK Government Announces Upcoming Changes in Employment Law

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In this alert, we’ve highlighted some of the key developments in UK employment law and explain what they may mean for employers. Limits on noncompetition restrictions - The UK government has announced its intention to...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

UK Employment Flash - July 2023

UK Government Plans To Limit Duration of Non-Compete Restrictions in Employment Agreements to Three Months - As part of efforts to increase the competitiveness of UK firms in global markets and promote their growth, the UK...more

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UK Government Provides Details on Non-Compete Three-Month Limit

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The UK government has provided further color on its proposed rule to limit non competes to a period of three months post termination.  The UK government has published its full response to consultation....more

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UK Government Moves to Limit Non-Competes

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The UK government has announced that it will bring in legislation to restrict the post-employment non-compete restraints to three months. This is a significant proposal as currently non-compete restrictions in the UK are...more

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UK Non-Compete Changes

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Hot on the heels of the US Federal Trade Commission's proposed ban on non-compete covenants, the UK Government announced similar plans to implement legislation to limit non-compete covenants in employment contracts to a...more

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Time please - UK government announces Brexit-related employment law changes

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The government has announced that it will not repeal most retained EU law at the end of the year as originally planned. However, it is planning to use Brexit-related freedoms to amend some aspects of the Working Time...more

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UK Follows US FTC Proposal and Issues its Own Non-compete Proposals

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The UK government on May 10, 2023, announced its intention to limit the length of post-employment non-compete clauses (i.e., restrictions prohibiting an employee from going to work for a competitor or to start a rival...more

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Crossing the Atlantic: Comparison of US and UK Employment Concepts

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For US companies contemplating an expansion into the UK, there are a number of employment-related factors to consider, as the requirements for employers and rights of employees differ significantly across the pond. Below,...more

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UK: Harpur Trust v Brazel and Holiday Pay

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The Supreme Court of the United Kingdom has published its long-anticipated decision in Harpur Trust v Brazel confirming that paid holiday for part-year employees/workers on permanent contracts must not be pro-rated....more

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UK Employment Flash - April 2022

In this issue, we explore recent employment law developments, news and insights in the UK, including injunctive relief granted in USDAW v Tesco, practical solutions when a contract for services is split among new providers,...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

UK Employment Flash - February 2022

In this issue, we examine the latest employment law developments, news and insights from the U.K., including a Supreme Court decision on when pay offers to union members outside the collective bargaining process are unlawful,...more

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Promises, promises - High Court prevents employer dismissing and re-engaging staff

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The High Court of Justice for England and Wales has prevented an employer from dismissing employees and offering to re-engage them on new terms. As the employer was seeking to remove a right to enhanced pay that it had...more

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UK High Court Halts Deployment of ‘Fire and Rehire’ Intended to Change Terms of Employment

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The High Court of England and Wales in USDAW & Others v Tesco Stores Limited granted an injunction on 3 February preventing an international retailer, Tesco, from deploying “fire and rehire” to phase out an employee benefit....more

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Koalitionsvertrag 2021 – 2025 zwischen der Sozialdemokratischen Partei Deutschlands (SPD), BÜNDNIS 90 / DIE GRÜNEN und den Freien...

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Koalitionsvertrag 2021 – 2025 zwischen der Sozialdemokratischen Partei Deutschlands (SPD), BÜNDNIS 90 / DIE GRÜNEN und den Freien Demokraten (FDP) - 1. BEFRISTUNGEN Beim öffentlichen Dienst soll die Möglichkeit der sog....more

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Avoiding fire and rehire - ACAS publishes guidance

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Using “fire and rehire” as a way to implement changes to terms and conditions of employment has become increasingly controversial in the UK in recent years. In October the government blocked legislation that would have made...more

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