In this episode, Pay Attention regulars Tom Heys and David Lorimer are joined by Ornella Patane, a partner at the Italian firm Toffoletto De Luca Tamajo. They discuss the existing “bollino rosa” reporting regime in Italy, how the Pay Transparency Directive will be implemented in Italy, the challenges that Italian employers will face, and what measures they can take in advance. 

Immigration was a crucial part of the Labour manifesto, now that they are in power listen to Supinder Sian and Naomi Hanrahan-Soar take stock of what they promised policy-wise on legal migration to the UK as well as other areas they think should top the agenda:

• A more evidence-led and cross-government approach to managing the numbers
• Immigration sponsorship with industrial strategy
• Digitalisation of the immigration system
• How much it costs to get a work visa in the UK

In the first episode of our new podcast series for HR professionals, Anna Bond and Lucy Hendley explore the complexities of upholding company culture while navigating the tensions that arise within a diverse community. They explore the legal landscape surrounding the expression of beliefs in the workplace and offer practical strategies for employers to manage these challenges effectively, ensuring a respectful and inclusive environment.

In episode 3 of “Pay Attention”, Tom Heys, David Lorimer and David Hopper explore the significant impact of the role of workers’ representatives in the Pay Transparency Directive. They discuss how reps will gain unprecedented access to pay data, empowering them to more strongly challenge employers on pay equity. The trio sheds light on the new dynamics and how employers can help ensure a smooth working relationship with these powerful new reps.

In the third episode of our podcast series AI 101, Oliver Fairhurst and Sally Hughes discuss what IP rights might subsist in AI generated content, what risks of infringement there might be in using AI generated works and AI from a contractual perspective.

In this series, Joe Lythgoe and Ayesha Chanda from our M&A team, talk to experts from across Lewis Silkin - sharing their top tips and valuable insights – about selling creative businesses.

During this episode in the series, Joe and Ayesha chat to Michael Birchall, an Associate in our Employee Incentives team, to discuss EMI options and key considerations on an exit. 

This month’s discussion is a general election special covering the employment law changes the Labour party would introduce if it wins the election next month.  

The impact of the new Pay Transparency Directive extends beyond gender pay gap reporting, also granting a swathe of new rights for employees to access information about pay. In Episode 2 of “Pay Attention”, Tom, David and Síobhra discuss how these new rights – often overlooked in discussions about the Pay Transparency Directive – could be transformative. Employers need to start preparing for much greater openness about pay and pay setting.  

In this series, Joe Lythgoe and Ayesha Chanda from our M&A team, talk to experts from across Lewis Silkin - sharing their top tips and valuable insights – about selling creative businesses. 

In the first episode of the series, Joe and Ayesha chat to Jo Evans, Lewis Silkin’s Chair and Corporate Partner. Jo has more than 20 years’ experience advising sellers across a range of creative sectors including marketing, PR, communications, gaming, digital, and media.

This month’s podcast features Colin and David discussing the takeaways from two recent EAT decisions on holiday pay and reasonable adjustments.