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This article considers the Regulatory Policy Committee's recently published opinion on the impact assessments for the Employment Rights Bill. The Committee assessed the quality of evidence and analysis used to inform the government proposals and came to the overall opinion that the impact assessments are currently "not fit for purpose".

The UK government will postpone the full transition to eVisas, initially planned for 1 January 2025, following concerns that system glitches could leave UK residents stranded abroad.

It is of utmost importance for employers to perform proper and compliant right to work (RTW) checks to confirm an individual's right to work before they commence their employment.

It has recently been reported that referee David Coote has been suspended with immediate effect, pending a full investigation, after making derogatory comments. In this article, we will focus on the alleged discriminatory comments made and learnings from this. Given that the matter is currently being investigated, it will be a big case to watch, as if the allegations are proven, what action could be taken against Mr Coote?

Clearly documenting and regularly reviewing data protection policies and procedures is paramount to demonstrating compliance with the UK GDPR. It is essential that such policies are communicated within an entity and staff are regularly trained on these.

The article will cover the House of Lords Modern Slavery Act 2015 Committee's recent report and key recommendations following its inquiry into the impact and effectiveness of the Modern Slavery Act. It also considers the BBC's recent investigation into major supermarkets in the UK and the importance of detecting modern slavery, particularly for retail industries. 

As we move into the second half of the year, and with the Labour Government announcing many financial changes which are likely to significantly impact the workforce, many businesses are feeling the pinch and are exploring their options in a bid to save costs.

The Home Office has recently issued a series of updates related to the immigration processes transition to a fully digital system. These changes span across visa applications, Biometric cards and sponsor compliance and responsibilities, all aimed at making the UK immigration experience more efficient and accessible. Here’s what applicants and sponsors need to know.

Any individual who may be identified from any form of document, whether directly or indirectly, is a data subject

The Information Commissioner Officer (the “ICO”) has set out its 2024-2025 priorities for protecting children’s personal information online.