In case you missed it, the latest edition of Insights, our employment, benefits and mobility publication, is now out.
Highlighting key critical topics for businesses, Insights includes perspectives from a range of jurisdictions on topical issues:
In January this year, we reported on a decision from the Scottish Court of Session which held that employers can settle future claims which are unknown at the time of entering into a settlement agreement, even if the basis for the claims has not yet arisen (Bathgate v Technip Singapore Pte Limited): https://www.mayerbrown.com/en/insights/publications/2024/01/the-unknown-unknowns-settling-future-employment-claims-in-the-uk.
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The UK Government has responded to the recent ‘Sexism in the City’ report by the House of Commons Treasury Select Committee (the “Report”). Among various recommendations in the Report was an outright ban on the use of non-disclosure agreements (“NDAs”) in sexual harassment cases, but the Government has decided it will not go that far.
Last week the Government announced a consultation on proposed changes to the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (“TUPE”) to ensure that firms can be confident of their obligations during the process and take advantage of the new regulatory freedom since our departure from the European Union. The consultation is open until 11
The latest legal update from our US team considers the FTC’s ‘Final Rule’ on non-compete clauses in the US.
The Final Rule introduces significant changes to non-compete clauses as it provides that, with respect to most workers, it is an “unfair method of competition” for an employer to:
This month, the latest instalment of annual increases relating to the minimum wage, the maximum claim amounts awarded in the Employment Tribunal and other statutory rates takes effect. We set out below the main rates and limits that employers should be aware of.
1. Increase in minimum wage
The national minimum wage increased from £10.42
From 6 April 2024, the statutory right to request flexible working changed and a new ACAS Code of Practice came into effect.
A summary of the main changes are as follows:
In case you missed it, the latest edition of Insights, our employment, benefits and mobility publication, is now out.
Highlighting some of the challenges and opportunities facing businesses this year, Insights includes perspectives from a range of jurisdictions on topical issues:
Firms in the insurance sector have submitted their responses to the FCA’s recent survey into non-financial misconduct and, before too long, other regulated firms may receive similar survey requests.
In this update, we look at the questions the FCA is asking and what we might expect next.
Our latest legal update considers a recent decision from the Scottish Court of Session which makes it clear that employers can settle future claims which are unknown at the time of entering into a settlement agreement, even if the basis for the claims has not yet arisen (Bathgate v Technip Singapore Pte Limited).
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