Top tips: Employers and employees
Whether you are a current or prospective employer dealing with an employee who has been poached, or you are an employee considering your next move, there are various legal and commercial risks to consider in an area of law which is constantly evolving. Take a look at our top tips for employers and employees to find out more.
After launching a consultation in December 2020, the UK government has now announced plans to cap non-compete restrictions at three months as a global trend towards reconsidering their use in the labour market gains momentum.
The government has announced that it will be legislating to limit the length of non-compete restrictions in employment and worker contracts to three months. Find out more about the government’s reforms in our publication.
Antitrust enforcers have been scrutinising non-poach clauses and other terms of employment in a number of recent cases. The trend started in the US, but there are now live investigations in several other jurisdictions. Other antitrust enforcers, including the UK Competition and Markets Authority will be thinking about enforcement in this area. Learn more in our Global Antitrust Enforcement Index.
Workplace activism isn’t a new concept, but one which has been amplified in recent times by social movements and the circumstances of the Covid-19 pandemic. It is becoming a defining feature of the workplace. With a heightened awareness of workplace rights, along with changes in technologies and communication channels, employees can become activists within their workplaces very quickly.
In today’s world, enabling employees and stakeholders to safely voice concerns through formal and informal channels – and having the infrastructure in place to hear and deal with those concerns – is a cornerstone of good governance, is at the heart of a healthy culture, and can help employers to mitigate the risks arising from workplace activism. Find out more about the importance of having suitable whistleblowing, speak up and listen up arrangements on our dedicated “ListenUp!” webpage.
The Linklaters Employment & Incentives practice is one of the strongest and most innovative players in the global market. Visit our dedicated web page to find out more about the team, our global coverage, and our expertise. If you would like to speak to one of the team directly, please do get in touch.
ESG in the broadest sense covers environmental, social and governance issues but consensus on details of the meaning can vary and public perceptions are changing rapidly. Our dedicated ESG team has a robust understanding of the regulatory and policy drivers of the market and experience across a wide range of sectors. Visit our ESG web page for more information.
Linklaters Diversity Faculty offers a full-service solution for your Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) priorities and objectives. Bringing together experts from our Legal, D&I, HR, Talent Management, Learning & Development and Social Impact teams, our Faculty provides you with the full suite of services to help you evolve your D&I strategy and create a workplace culture that reflects your organisation’s core values.
20 6월 2025 //
Under the Employment Rights Bill, employers will be liable for harassment of their staff by third parties, unless they took “all reasonable steps” to prevent it from happening. What does this mean for employers?
14 5월 2025 //
The Employment Rights Bill introduces new protections for zero and low-hours workers. The reforms will create significant cost and administrative challenges for employers.
1 5월 2025 //
The Employment Rights Bill is set to expand the scope of bereavement leave to apply more broadly than on the loss of a child, introducing a new day one right to at least one week of leave following the loss of other loved ones.
10 4월 2025 //
Pressing ahead with its programme of employment law reform, the government is seeking views on equality policies which will form part of the Equality (Race and Disability) Bill. The call for evidence outlines key changes to equal pay and the possible introduction of pay transparency rules.
8 4월 2025 //
The Employment Rights Bill prohibits fire and rehire but in doing so it restricts an employer’s ability to make routine changes to terms and conditions. The alternative strategies employers may be compelled to adopt, may prove more damaging for employees.
31 3월 2025 //
The latest amendments to the Employment Rights Bill provide substantial reforms to the UK collective redundancy framework. These changes represent an important shift, with significant financial, procedural, and legal impacts.
13 1월 2025 //
We predict the key developments to watch out for in 2025, including trends in workplace culture and executive pay.
10 9월 2024 //
After thousands of female retail consultants successfully challenged Next’s pay practices, what can employers learn from the latest Employment Tribunal ruling?
5 7월 2024 //
What does a new Labour government mean for employment law? We take a look at the key issues that boards, GCs and other senior leaders need to have on their radar.
2 7월 2024 //
25 years ago, the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 came into force, marking the UK as a trailblazer in the field of whistleblower protection. So where are we now?
20 6월 2024 //
Workforce stability may be undermined by the prospect of a takeover. Pre-emptive planning can limit uncertainty for employees in a period of turbulence.
3 6월 2024 //
In our Spring 2024 Issues for Boards publication, we discuss the evolving expectations of non-executive directors as they are increasingly stepping into the role of workplace investigator.