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KNOWLEDGE & INSIGHTS

Expert perspectives on the latest developments across our sectors and services.
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Sexual Harassment: the new mandatory duty on UK employers to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment and practical tips for compliance
There is a new mandatory duty under English law on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent the sexual harassment of their employees in the …
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A new era for data protection in Hong Kong: legislative updates for a digital age?
As 2024 draws to a close, Hong Kong appears on the brink of significant legal reforms that could reshape the landscape of data privacy and …
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People’s Republic Of China announces finalised network data regulation
The data cybersecurity landscape in the People's Republic of China (PRC) has evolved significantly in recent years, driven by rapid technological …
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A new era for workers’ rights in the UK
The Labour Party has delivered on its manifesto pledge to put forward legislation introducing major employment law reforms within its first 100 days .
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World Trade Organization Agreement on Electronic Commerce: a UK Perspective
On 26 July 2024, the UK and 90 other member countries of the World Trade Organization (WTO) published an advanced draft text of …
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National Security and Investment Act 2021: Two and a half years on
In this briefing, we review the impact of the National Security and Investment Act 2021 around two and a half years on …
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Nothing to gig(gle) at – new protections for gig workers and road transport contractors are on the way
In this briefing, we outline changes to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act), which will come into effect on 26 August…
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Regulators’ joint statement on competition in artificial intelligence
On 23 July 2024, the UK's Competition and Markets Authority ("CMA") published a joint statement on the risks to competition and consumers ….
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Delegates’ rights clause now inserted into modern awards
Earlier this year, we published an update dealing with changes to the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) which conferred new rights and protections on workplace
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Employees vs independent contractors – old concepts in new legislative clothing
The new definition of employment introduced into the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (FW Act) by the Fair Work Legislation Amendment …
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Industrial manslaughter offence in Australia: A state-by-state analysis
New legislation has come into force expanding the imposition of harsh criminal penalties on corporations and officers that commit the offence …
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UK’s Automated Vehicles Act 2024
Self-driving vehicles could be on British roads as early as 2026 after the UK’s Automated Vehicles Act (the Act) was enacted on 20 May 2024…
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