People - Transition to eVisas
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12 Aug 24

People - Transition to eVisas

The UK government is currently replacing physical immigration documents with a digital proof of immigration status called an eVisa
People - Government's 2023 consultation on holiday and pay
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14 Feb 24

People - Government's 2023 consultation on holiday and pay

Regarding the carry-forward of holiday entitlement, employees unable to utilize their annual leave due to family or sick leave will now have specific provisions. Annual Leave Provisions Presently, an employee's minimum holiday entitlement comprises two components: - Four weeks of leave, as per EU law. - An additional 1.6 weeks of leave, as per UK law. According to EU law, the four weeks of leave must be compensated at the "normal" pay rate, whereas the 1.6 weeks can be paid at the "basic" pay rate- the dual rates persist.
People - the major changes in UK employment law for 2024
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31 Jan 24

People - the major changes in UK employment law for 2024

Flexible Working Rights; National Minimum Wage; Zero Hours and Agency Workers; Post-Brexit Changes
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA)
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23 Jan 24

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA)

ECCTA came into effect on 26 October 2023 and brings in a number of changes that will shake things up for every company registered at Companies House. The rollout of these changes won’t happen overnight. Some might take until 2025 to kick in, We offer complete range of company secretariat services. Our Annual Compliance Fee covers everything from acting as your company secretary, being the first point of contact on all matters relating to Companies House, providing an email contact point, registered office, maintaining all statutory records and filing the confirmation statement.
Data Protection - Switzerland
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25 Sept 23

Data Protection - Switzerland

Switzerland has taken a significant step forward in safeguarding its citizens' digital privacy with the implementation of its new Data Protection Law, which came into effect on 25 September 2023.
Don’t outsource your DPO! Or should you?
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25 Apr 23

Don’t outsource your DPO! Or should you?

There is always someone in the office who can take be persuaded to take on a new “hat”. “Money laundering officer”, “Fire Marshall” and “Health & Safety Officer” are common examples. This usually happens when the implications of non-compliance are deemed low risk and the appointment will probably work adequately until there is a real problem. This is different!
Tips for Controllers and Processors
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18 Apr 23

Tips for Controllers and Processors

UK GDPR defines two types of organization, controller and processor. Here we provide further tips.
Top tips for compliant data sharing
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11 Apr 23

Top tips for compliant data sharing

Here is a checklist of issues to bear in mind when data sharing.
When do you need a Data Protection Officer?
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4 Apr 23

When do you need a Data Protection Officer?

GDPR includes a statutory requirement for a Data Protection Officer, or DPO, we outline the situations in this blog.
Corporate responsibility for the Data Protection Officer role
blogs & articles
28 Mar 23

Corporate responsibility for the Data Protection Officer role

GDPR sets out the responsibilities of both the Data Protection Officer and the organisation which appoints the DPO.
What is a Subject Access Request (SAR)?
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13 Mar 23

What is a Subject Access Request (SAR)?

Subject access is the right to access your own personal data held by any organization. This blog looks at how to recognise and manage incoming subject access requests.
Recruitment - top tips for managing CVs
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6 Mar 23

Recruitment - top tips for managing CVs

Our top tips Give individuals advance warning of how personal data will be used - A CV should be kept for no more than six months - A speculative CV that is of interest could be kept for up to six months - Sharing CVs put the information in a central location
Tech companies looking for investors - benefits and pitfalls of setting up a UK subsidiary
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1 Mar 23

Tech companies looking for investors - benefits and pitfalls of setting up a UK subsidiary

As a tech company looking for investors, setting up a UK subsidiary can provide a range of benefits, from gaining access to new markets and customers to attracting investment and talent. However, there are also potential pitfalls to consider.