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Following the EU referendum in 2016 and the 2017 UK election results, concerns regarding potential changes to UK employment laws derived from EU statute remain at the forefront. Work arising from the Modern Slavery Act and Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR) is emanating not only from the financial services sector, but also in other sectors. In March of 2017, the government extended SMCR requirements dictating that employers must now report on disciplinary actions as well as the date of hire. Law firms have also experienced an increase in mandates surrounding Gender Pay Gap Reporting obligations, which came into force in April 2017.
In addition to ongoing activity arising from whistleblowing claims and restrictive covenant matters, employment-related mandates regarding the ‘gig economy’ have been a strong focus among law firms following recent Employment Tribunal claims brought against major logistics businesses such as Uber, Addison Lee and Deliveroo; Addleshaw Goddard, Mishcon de Reya LLP, DLA Piper and Fieldfisher have all been active for employers in related matters, with Leigh Day and Bates Wells Braithwaite acting on the employee side.
Immigration remains a topical subject, particularly among EU nationals and businesses with a workforce comprised predominantly of EU nationals. Firms report that growing uncertainty over the rights of EU nationals post-Brexit have led to many individuals choosing against entering the UK. In addition to the implementation of the Tier 2 salary threshold increase in April 2017, the government has also introduced a related £1,000 Immigration Skills Charge for every worker on the Tier 2 route.
The introduction of the Pensions Schemes Act 2017 in April has produced a new authorisation regime for master trusts that provide defined contribution benefits, which some firms speculate may result in the closure of a number of existing master trusts. There has also been a significant push in the defined contribution and benefits market towards consolidation and the creation of larger schemes. The government recently launched a consultation in February 2017 to review current executive incentive schemes in order to meet public approvals. Pensions lawyers have also noted a steady stream of work from overseas investors entering the market. On the employee share schemes front, there has been notable growth in tax compliance mandates arising from increased enforcement.
The introduction of the 2016 Health and Safety Sentencing Guidelines has led to significantly larger fines being handed down for health and safety breaches, as well as a substantial increase in the prosecution of individuals, which has led to a growth in custodial sentences.
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Legal Developments in London for Overview
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Companies should plan now to minimise their pension protection levy
The amount that pension schemes have to pay to the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) for the year 2006/07 may have increased by as much as five times the previous year's levy. Employers who ultimately bear the cost of many pension schemes will need to make plans now to ensure the levy payable for the year 2008/09 is kept to a minimum.
Legal Developments in the UK
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A closer look at Settled Status for EU citizens
Following the release of more details of the UK Government’s scheme for a streamlined application process to grant EU citizens in the UK settled status to safeguard their position following the UK’s departure from the EU, our EEA immigration solicitors here at OTS Solicitors take a look at the post-Brexit position for EU nationals and what the settled status scheme entails in more detail. -
Which EEA Form?
For EEA nationals and their family members, making an application to the Home Office isn;t always straight forward. The first step will be to identify the relevant EEA form for the type of application you want to make. -
FAILING TO PREVENT BRIBERY
Following the first conviction of a company for failure toprevent bribery, Aziz Rahman considers the implications of the case for thosein business. -
MONEY LAUNDERING AND THE GAMBLING INDUSTRY
With a bookmaker being ordered to pay millions for failingto prevent money laundering, Nicola Sharp and Syedur Rahman examine how thegambling industry can tackle the problem. -
HOW TO PREVENT WORKPLACE FRAUD
Aziz Rahman examines the scale of fraud in business andexplains how it can be prevented, identified and reported. -
POLITICALLY EXPOSED PERSONS AND THE LEGAL RESTRICTIONS THEY FACE
Aziz Rahman and Ben Ticehurst consider the Novartis scandaland the business restrictions on those holding high office. -
CORPORATE LIABILITY AND THE INDIVIDUAL
With much still to be decided regarding the prosecution ofindividuals over the financial scandals at Rolls-Royce and Tesco, Aziz Rahmanexamines how the fate of investigated companies can differ to that of those whoworked for them. -
DEFENDING YOURSELF WHEN INTERNATIONAL BRIBERY ALLEGATIONS ARE MADE
Syedur Rahman and Nicola Sharp explain how corporates shouldrespond if investigated over bribery allegations abroad. -
EU Nationals & UK Permanent Residence: What’s the Current Position?
Permanent residence status is automatically available to European Economic Area (EEA) nationals who have lived in the UK for five continuous years and who have been exercising Treaty Rights over the whole of this period. The same criteria also apply to family members of EEA nationals. -
UNEXPLAINED WEALTH ORDERS
With unexplained wealth orders now part of UK law, Aziz Rahman assesses their likely effect and how people should respond to them.
Press Releases in the UK
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OTS Solicitors Unveils Opening of Dubai Office And Invites You To A Seminar On UK Business Visa Requ
OTS Solicitors has experienced rapid success and growth over the last 12 months. As part of our expansion, the partners are now proud to announce the opening of our Dubai office on 1 st  May 2018. -
OTS Solicitors Is Expanding To Chancery Lane
OTS Solicitors is delighted to announce that due to rapid growth and expansion, the firm has now expanded into additional offices. The firm is adding 160 sq meters of office space at a new Chancery Lane branch in addition to its current 80 sq meters in the existing Fleet Street office, providing a total of 240sq meters with room for further expansion. From 12th March 2018, the team at OTS Solicitors will see all clients at their new offices located at 25 Southampton Buildings WC2A 1AL. -
OTS Wins AI Excellence Award For The Most Trusted [Immigration] Lawyers 2017
OTS Solicitors is proud to announce we have been awarded the Acquisition International (AI) Excellence Award for the Most Trusted [ immigration ] Lawyers 2017. -
Rare Granting Of Adult Dependent Relative Visa Thanks To OTS Solicitors
OTS Solicitors has been ranked highly by the Legal 500, and we have won numerous other awards for our immigration  services (including a Global Excellence Award for the Most Trusted in Immigration Law ). OTS recently had an extraordinary success with an Adult Dependent Relative Visa being granted for the elderly relatives of a client. -
ECJ Gives Landmark Decision In EU Spouse Case
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled an EU national who becomes a British citizen does not lose the right to have a non-EU spouse live with them in the UK. -
Pitmans crowned as top firm for trainee work/life balance
Pitmans has been awarded winner of the best work/life balance in the 2016 Lex 100 - a survey that is recognised as the most comprehensive valuation of training opportunities at law firms across the UK. -
Gender Pay Gaps: The Latest Reporting Requirements
On average, male employees are paid more than female employees. In 2015, men working full-time were paid approximately 9.4% more than women working full-time. As a result, the government is working to introduce measures with the aim of reducing this gap. -
Pitmans acts on Westcoast’s acquisition of Art Systems Holdings Ltd
Pitmans LLP has acted on behalf of its longstanding client, Westcoast (Holdings) Limited on its acquisition of Art Systems Holdings Limited. -
Insolvency Update: Changes that take effect from April 2016
The Department of Justice has issued a practice direction in connection with the new insolvency express trials pilot. -
The Apprenticeship Levy
Following last year’s autumn statement, HMRC has now published draft legislation which introduces the proposed new apprenticeship levy. The levy will have effect from 6 April 2017.