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UK: rulings on worker status in gig economy
The Court of Appeal has upheld the EAT's ruling in Uber BV v Aslam that Uber drivers were workers on the basis that the written documentation seeking …
UK: employment law and migration on a deal/no-deal Brexit
The last few weeks have seen a flurry of publications providing a slightly clearer picture of the employment and immigration consequences of a Brexit …
Australia: Employment Taxes Update - August to December 2018
Our colleagues at Greenwoods & Herbert Smith Freehills have published their latest Employment Taxes Update for August to December 2018. Key …
Australia: Fair Work Amendment (Casual Loading Offset) Regulations 2018 (Cth) takes effect
On Monday 17 December 2018, the Fair Work Amendment (Casual Loading Offset) Regulations 2018 (Cth) (Amending Regulation) was registered and took effect …
UK: Government response to sexual harassment report: New statutory Code of Practice and more consultation
The Government has today published its response to the Women and Equalities Select Committee report published in July of this year (see our blog post …
UK: Government's "Good Work Plan" sets out employment law reforms following the Taylor Review
The Government has today published its "vision for the future of the UK labour market", the Good Work Plan, which builds on its earlier response to the …
Australia: Top 10 Trends in Employment and Industrial Relations - 2018
Just in time for your holiday reading, we've compiled our Top 10 Trends in employment and industrial relations in Australia for 2018. Click here to …
UK: voluntary reporting on disability and wellbeing
The Government has published a framework for large employers to report voluntarily on disability, mental health and wellbeing in their workplace. It …
Hong Kong: Proposed changes to discrimination laws
On 30 November 2018, legislation was gazetted which proposes various amendments to the Sex Discrimination Ordinance, Disability Discrimination Ordinance, …
Australia: Fair Work Amendment (Family and Domestic Violence Leave) Bill 2018 receives royal assent
The Fair Work Amendment (Family and Domestic Violence Leave) Bill 2018 passed both houses of Parliament on Thursday 6 December 2018 and also …
Australia: Fair Work Amendment (Repeal Four Yearly Review and other Measures) Bill 2017 passes
Late on Wednesday 5 December 2018, the Fair Work Amendment (Repeal Four Yearly Review and Other Measures) Bill 2017 (Bill) was passed by both houses of …
Australia: The federal Modern Slavery Bill becomes law
The Modern Slavery Bill 2018 (Cth) (Bill) was passed into law on 29 November 2018. It is expected to commence in January 2019. …
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