In this episode, Brinsley and Geraint examine the ‘will-they, won’t they’ saga that is the Green Claims Directive. They consider the landscape around green claims in the UK and EU in light of these latest developments, and explore the potential impact on businesses of all sizes… and the political controversies sprouting around the ‘on-again, off-again’ Green Claims Directive. They also check whether the UK regulations, including the DMCC Act, are taking root – and consider the implications for companies making environmental claims in the UK. When it comes to green claims, not everything is as rosy (or green) as it seems.

Join Lewis Silkin’s Tarun Tawakley, Amy Nevins, and David Lyons as they delve into the complexities and opportunities of remote work and global mobility, recorded live at SXSW UK. This insightful session explores the shift towards international working models, driven by the war for talent and changing employee expectations. The panel discusses practical strategies for managing temporary and permanent overseas employment, the use of Employer of Record (EOR) services, contractor arrangements, and the multi-jurisdictional legal, tax, and compliance challenges that come with global mobility. Listeners will gain valuable tips on developing robust policies, engaging key stakeholders, and integrating global mobility into broader business strategy. Whether you’re navigating return-to-office mandates or seeking to access global talent, this episode provides actionable guidance to maximise organisational performance while mitigating risk in an increasingly visible and regulated world of work.

With gender pay gap reporting already in place for over a decade, Denmark might seem ahead of the curve on pay transparency. But how much still needs to change under the new EU Directive? In this episode, we are joined by Yvonne Fredericksen of Norrbom Vinding to explore the Danish model, its flexicurity foundations, and whether employers are truly “løn-done” with pay transparency—or just getting started.

Our Beyond Borders podcast series is designed to help you manage your international workforce and navigate the quirks of international employment law. In this episode, we turn our attention to Spain, exploring the role and influence of works councils and trade unions, essential insights into dismissals and settlement agreements, an overview of the litigation process, working hours, and much more!

Our Beyond Borders podcast series is designed to help you manage your international workforce and navigate the quirks of international employment law. In this episode, we focus on France, delving into bonuses, working time rules, the right to disconnect, the French labour court system, dealing with Works Councils and much more! 

Over five years since the first Covid lockdown, James Walters and Amy Russell-Hughes reflect on the pandemic’s impact on workplace practices. They discuss how it influenced sickness management and employee wellbeing, as well as the ongoing 'return to office' debate. Tune in for more insights on how employers are navigating these post-pandemic changes.

In this month’s discussion, we share our thoughts about the government’s consultation on introducing ethnicity and disability pay gap reporting, as well as the Supreme Court’s landmark decision on the meaning of “sex” in the Equality Act 2010.

Sweden has been running annual pay surveys since 1994 — so are they ahead of the curve, or just assembling the directive with their own set of instructions? Tom and David are joined by Jenny Hellberg from Elmzell Advokatbyrå to unpack Sweden’s draft implementation of the Pay Transparency Directive. From strained IKEA metaphors to real-life enforcement mechanisms, they explore categorisation, union cooperation, and whether this famously egalitarian nation is really as flat-packed and ready as it seems. Pour yourself a strong fika-style coffee and tune in.

The UK government has published an Immigration White Paper with the overarching aim of reducing net migration to the UK. The Paper includes a range of measures that will significantly impact UK businesses and individuals. Partners Andrew Osborne and Supinder Sian talk through some of the key elements of the Paper, including the proposals on earned settlement/citizenship and reforms to the Skilled Worker route. They unpack what the White Paper might mean in practice and outline what businesses and individuals can be doing now, or soon, to respond.
 
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Poland’s equal pay regime may be minimal, but with the EU’s Pay Transparency Directive on the way, employers won’t be able to shrug and move on like it’s someone else’s circus. We’re joined by Bartek Raczkowski to explore what happens when a famously pro-employer system, a refreshingly direct legal culture, and a total lack of pay reporting requirements meet a sweeping new EU obligation. And if you’re wondering what monkeys have to do with any of this — well, you’ll have to listen.