Employment Matters Issue 20: July 2023 Editor's note Welcome to the July 2023 editi Read the full note News Has analysis of AI systems' potentially discriminatory impact been too narrow? In the context of AI systems and discrimination, the focus has primarily been on flawed input data potentially creating an indirect discrimination risk. In this article we explore whether this focus has been too narrow, with the risk of direct discrimination by AI systems needing more attention. News How to address bias and discrimination in AI systems While the focus of the European Commission's proposed EU AI Act is not explicitly to avoid bias and discrimination, it effectively addresses this point by focusing on explainability and transparency. News Positive action versus discrimination: Jennifer Millins, Anisha Vyas and Martha Averley for PLC Magazine Partner Jennifer Millins, Managing Associate Anisha Vyas and Associate Martha Averley in the Employment team have written an article on positive action and positive discrimination, which features in the latest edition of PLC Magazine. News The "motherhood penalty": legislative developments and how to support mothers in the workplace The "motherhood penalty" is the concept that mothers encounter disadvantages in the workplace, including in relation to pay, perceived competence and career progression. Some studies have shown that motherhood has become a significant driver of the gender pay gap. News UK Government announces increases to immigration visa fees On 13 July 2023, the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, announced significant increases to UK visa application fees. News Non-compete restrictions limited to 3 months and other headline employment law reforms announced The UK Government has today announced the first post-Brexit reforms to employment laws, in a move it asserts will improve employment regulation, reduce red tape and "create a more competitive and productive economy". The announced changes are: News TUPE reform: An opportunity missed? After a period of significant tumult and speculation regarding the UK Government's post-Brexit approach to business regulation, we are entering slightly calmer waters. Subscribe Never miss a publication by signing up to our mailing list Subscribe Employment Matters: Subscribe Employment Matters Issues Next Previous Issue 27 Dec 2025 Issue 26 Oct 2025 Issue 25 Apr 2025 Issue 24 Dec 2024 Issue 23 Jul 2024 Issue 22 Feb 2024 Issue 21 Nov 2023 Issue 20 Jul 2023 Issue 19 Apr 2023 Issue 18 Jan 2023 Issue 17 Oct 2022 Issue 16 Jun 2022 Issue 15 Mar 2022 Issue 14 Nov 2021 Issue 13 Apr 2021 Issue 12 Feb 2020 Issue 11 Jul 2019 Issue 10 Feb 2019 Issue 9 Oct 2018 Issue 8 Jun 2018 Issue 7 Nov 2017 Share
News Has analysis of AI systems' potentially discriminatory impact been too narrow? In the context of AI systems and discrimination, the focus has primarily been on flawed input data potentially creating an indirect discrimination risk. In this article we explore whether this focus has been too narrow, with the risk of direct discrimination by AI systems needing more attention.
News How to address bias and discrimination in AI systems While the focus of the European Commission's proposed EU AI Act is not explicitly to avoid bias and discrimination, it effectively addresses this point by focusing on explainability and transparency.
News Positive action versus discrimination: Jennifer Millins, Anisha Vyas and Martha Averley for PLC Magazine Partner Jennifer Millins, Managing Associate Anisha Vyas and Associate Martha Averley in the Employment team have written an article on positive action and positive discrimination, which features in the latest edition of PLC Magazine.
News The "motherhood penalty": legislative developments and how to support mothers in the workplace The "motherhood penalty" is the concept that mothers encounter disadvantages in the workplace, including in relation to pay, perceived competence and career progression. Some studies have shown that motherhood has become a significant driver of the gender pay gap.
News UK Government announces increases to immigration visa fees On 13 July 2023, the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, announced significant increases to UK visa application fees.
News Non-compete restrictions limited to 3 months and other headline employment law reforms announced The UK Government has today announced the first post-Brexit reforms to employment laws, in a move it asserts will improve employment regulation, reduce red tape and "create a more competitive and productive economy". The announced changes are:
News TUPE reform: An opportunity missed? After a period of significant tumult and speculation regarding the UK Government's post-Brexit approach to business regulation, we are entering slightly calmer waters.