This month, we look at developments in areas ranging from the McCloud remedy to additional HMRC guidance on the Lifetime Allowance changes, new guidance on equality, diversity and inclusion in governing bodies, and pensions dashboards. If you would like to discuss any of the items in this newsletter, please contact...

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has reiterated in a new blog the importance for pension scheme trustees of complying with their environmental, social and governance (ESG) and climate-change duties. In its 17 May blog, TPR provides more details on how it will carry out its well-publicised 2023 initiative to make sure...

New Pensions Regulator guidance sets clear expectations for employers The Pensions Regulator has issued guidance for employers who operate an occupational (trust based) pension scheme on how they can support the pension scheme trustees in good decision-making by improving equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) on the trustee board. The guidance...

Employment law continues to evolve as employers face new and complex challenges arising from the changing world of work. Businesses are adapting to new ways of working, increasing their use of "digital" tools and products and updating their policies and practices to reflect drivers impacting their organisation across the board...

This month we look at developments in areas ranging from the McCloud remedy to support for members in relation to the cost of living crisis, pensions dashboards and the government's review of the 2021 pensions transfer regulations. If you would like to discuss any of the items in this newsletter...

Global immigration roundup: international developments worldwide What developments are on the horizon across jurisdictions or have recently come into force? The EU and the UK From Summer 2024, British visitors to the EU will be required to apply to the European Travel Information and Authorisation System, regardless of whether the...

As of summer 2023, employers and prospective employees in the seafood sector will be able to benefit from lower salary requirements and lower applications fees wen recruiting share fishermen, trawler skippers and experienced deckhands on large fishing vessels from overseas. Over the recent years, Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick has said...

Employment-related securities (ERS) are shares and other securities (including units in a collective investment scheme) acquired by an individual, where the right or opportunity to acquire the security is available by reason of employment. Carried interest issued to employees or directors of a fund manager or investment adviser are generally...

Fixed-term Contracts Under the previous rules, a fixed-term contract lasting less than twelve months could be freely extended, but renewed only in the presence of justifying reasons. Law 85/2023 provides that, within the first twelve months, fixed-term contracts may not only be extended but also renewed, without the need for...

The findings from a survey of workers between the ages of 35-55 show that most workers expect to retire at 62 years old, four years earlier than the state pension age of 66. The report called Providing for tomorrow today: understanding an ageing workforce was commissioned by law firm Osborne...