On 21 November 2023, the Supreme Court ruled that Deliveroo riders (“Riders”) are not in an “employment relationship” for the purposes of Article 11 of the European Convention on Human Rights. The Supreme Court decision is entirely consistent with previous decisions by the Central Arbitration Committee (“CAC”), High Court and Court
Cyril Lekgetho
New US rules on clawback policies and how they compare in other countries
The US securities exchanges (NYSE and Nasdaq) recently introduced new rules requiring listed US companies to adopt policies that provide for clawback of incentive-based compensation in the event of a restatement of the company’s financial statements.
In this Legal Update, Mayer Brown’s Employment and Benefits Group discusses the impact of the new rules on companies…
OPEN Talks: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion – The Pensions Regulator’s Guidance
In the latest episode of OPEN Talks (our series of short podcasts focused on diversity, equity and inclusion), Louise Fernandes-Owen, Global PSL for the Employment & Benefits Group, interviews Pensions Partner, Jay Doraisamy, Employment Partner, Christopher Fisher and Pensions Professional Support Lawyer, Katherine Carter about the new Pensions Regulator’s Guidance on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
In March…
Restructurings, Redundancies and Reductions in Force – A Practical Guide for Employers
The global workplace is continuing to evolve, with many businesses experiencing significant and long-lasting change alongside increasingly challenging market conditions.
For an employer considering potential redundancies and reductions in force (RIFs) across multiple jurisdictions, understanding how to navigate the various, complex, legislative frameworks is vital.
Our new practical guide on this topic highlights the key…
UK’s Approach to Regulating the Use of Artificial Intelligence
In March 2023, the UK Government published its AI White Paper, setting out its proposals and expectations for the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) in the United Kingdom. The White Paper discusses the empowerment of regulators and a principles-based approach to aid the use of AI in the United Kingdom.
In our latest AI…
AI – the story continues…
We recently published the latest episode of OPEN Talks, where Miriam Bruce, partner in the London Employment Group, discusses artificial intelligence (AI), its regulatory landscape and the potential risks for employers using such technology. In rather timely fashion, that week also saw a number of conflicting developments in the AI space that reflect the risks…
OPEN Talks: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion – A Legal Perspective
In the latest episode of OPEN Talks (our series of short podcasts focused on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)), Global PSL, Louise Fernandes-Owen, interviews Christopher Fisher and Miriam Bruce, partners in the London Employment Group.
They delve into four key areas of DEI that were prominent in 2022 and are expected to remain so in…