The Bribery Act comes into force today, 1 July 2011. In previous posts, I have explained some of the main features of the Act and why it is important for all businesses to consider the implications the Act could have for them.
All of my previous posts on the subject can be found by clicking on the ‘Bribery Act 2010’ tag below.
Reports that an art event is facing legal action from the organisers of the London Olympics for using “2012” in its name, are a timely reminder that there are strict legal restrictions on using certain words associated with next year’s Games.
All major sporting events are now surrounded by legal protections and restrictions designed to ensure that corporate sponsors get the full benefit of their investment, and to stop others trading off the benefit of the publicity generated by the event.
The Olympics are no exception and legislation passed shortly after London won the right to host the Games will severely Continue reading
In my previous blog posts on the Bribery Act 2010, I have explained that the implementation of the Act was delayed while we awaited the statutory guidance for commercial organisations which was being prepared by the Ministry of Justice.
The Lord Chanceller Kenneth Clarke QC MP has now issued the guidance and confirmed that the Act will come into force on 1 July 2011.
The explanations of the various provisions of the Act in my previous posts remain valid. What the guidance does is try to give the Government’s view of what the Act means and how it should be interpreted by the courts. Continue reading
In my recent blog posts on the Bribery Act 2010, I mentioned that its implementation had been delayed while we awaited statutory guidance to assist commercial organisations in their understanding of what they need to do. It is now being reported that the statutory guidance will finally be published tomorrow (30 March 2011) with the Act likely to come into force in September 2011. Watch this space for further updates.
** FURTHER UPDATE (30 March): It has now been announced that the Act will come into force on 1 July 2011 **
This is the fourth in a series of blog posts summarising the main changes in employment law which will take effect in April 2011. My colleague Julie Taylor will be explaining the full implications to businesses.
Paternity Leave
In April 2010, the Additional Paternity Leave Regulations 2010 came into force. The Regulations provide fathers (or the mother’s partner) with additional leave for children due to be born or adopted on or after 3rd April 2011.
What does this mean?
This is due to affect employees who are: Continue reading
This is the second in a series of blog posts on changes to employment law which will take effect in April 2011. My colleague Julie Taylor will be advising businesses on the full implications.
Default Retirement Age – Due to be phased out
On 6th April 2011, the Employment Equality (Repeal of Retirement Age Provisions) Regulations will come into force.
What does this mean?
This means the Government will begin phasing out the default retirement age (“DRA”) of 65. The DRA will be abolished from 1st October 2011. Consequently, an employer will only be able to prescribe a compulsory retirement age if it can show Continue reading
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