This document is from our Archive and no action should be taken in reliance on it without specific legal advice. You can perform a search for more recent content. Employment Matters Issue 5 March 2017 2278 Brexit: the White Paper Last month, the government published its White Paper on Brexit. Perhaps it should have been called its red, white and blue paper on Brexit. The document sets out the government's plans for how we will leave the European Union. Read more 2282 Giving employees equity: what entrepreneurs must consider Until robots replace workers, entrepreneurs will need to think about how to keep their employees happy. But there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. While some are best inspired by cold, hard cash, others may react better to beanbags and PlayStations. Read more 2287 Balancing workers' rights with the gig economy What do a plumber, a minicab driver and a bike courier all have in common? Read more 2291 European Employees: Preparing for a "Hard Brexit" The limitation of freedom of movement rights of European citizens has been highlighted as a top priority in the UK's exit negotiations with the European Union. A "hard Brexit" could mean that EEA and Swiss nationals arriving in the UK after the trigger of Article 50 will not be entitled to remain permanently in the UK. Read more 2304 The Apprenticeship Levy One of the key aims of the current government is to encourage young people to enter the job market as skilled workers. Apprenticeships are seen as a cornerstone of this strategy and the government is keen to encourage businesses to take on apprentices. The apprenticeship levy is a tax designed to fund the government's plan. Read more 2307 Modern Slavery Act What does the Modern Slavery Act mean for businesses? As well as consolidating and introducing new criminal offences for those involved in modern slavery, the Act has introduced changes in UK law focused on increasing transparency in supply chains. Read more Previous Issues Prev Next 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 Issue 6 Jul 2017 Issue 5 Mar 2017 Issue 4 Nov 2016 Issue 3 Jul 2016 Issue 2 Mar 2016 Issue 1 Sep 2015 Services Corporate Employment GDPR and Data Protection Immigration Real Estate People Daniel Naftalin Kamal Rahman Steven Bostock Susannah Kintish David Parsons Adam Rose Stephen Diosi Nina O'Sullivan Will Winch Maria Patsalos Natalie Loader Share