The new Data (Use and Access) Bill is making its way through the parliamentary process, and is expected to be passed in the first half of 2025.
The Bill proposes to amend the UK data privacy regime to make it easier for...more
Earlier this year, the European Parliament approved the EU Artificial Intelligence Act (the “AI Act”) by a sweeping majority, becoming the world’s first comprehensive set of rules for artificial intelligence....more
12/13/2024
/ Algorithms ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Bias ,
Discrimination ,
EU ,
Facial Recognition Technology ,
Innovative Technology ,
Machine Learning ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Risk Assessment ,
Risk Management ,
Technology Sector
After the UK general election was announced, the following legislation was approved by Parliament during what is known as 'the wash-up' period towards the end of May 2024. Some of these require further regulations to bring...more
A new General Labor Law (NGLL) was enacted by Law No. 12/23, of 27 December 2023, which came into force on March 26, 2024.The NGLL repealed the former General Labor Law (approved by Law No. 7/15, of June 15, 2015),...more
In the UK, there is a right to request a flexible working arrangement, but not a right to have one. On April 6, 2024, changes to flexible working requests came into force alongside a revised Acas code of practice and guidance...more
The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Bill received Royal Assent in May, becoming the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 (the “Act”), and is expected to come into force in May 2024. The Act has been introduced after...more
Despite the absence of the previously promised Employment Bill, new Bills that will, if passed, make changes to employment laws, have been coming thick and fast over the last few months. Many of these smaller bills have been...more
The Global Guide Quarterly (GGQ) is a newsletter Littler publishes on a quarterly basis to provide a general update on global labor and employment (L&E) law developments in key countries in the American, EMEA, and APAC...more
In Rodgers v. Leeds Laser Cutting Ltd, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) upheld a decision that dismissal of an employee who refused to work due to COVID-19 safety concerns was not unfair....more
7/6/2022
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Litigation ,
Employment Rights Act ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Infectious Diseases ,
International Labor Laws ,
UK ,
UK Employment Appeal Tribunal ,
Unfair Dismissal ,
Workplace Safety