Osborne Clarke's best legal reads of the week - September 28 - October 2
Published on 2nd October 2015
What are the top reads of the week around the web written by Osborne Clarke people? Which posts have been shared the most via social?
Here’s the best legal reads of the week…
The Modern Slavery Act 2015: What do businesses need to know and do?
From October 2015, under the new Modern Slavery Act 2015 (the MSA), most large commercial organisations in the UK will need to publish an annual, Board-approved, statement setting out the steps that they have taken to prevent slavery, not just within their organisation but also within their supply chain. Read the full update on what you need to know and do here.
Update: Is MNO convergence reaching its limit?
Following our recent post on the failed merger between Telenor and TeliaSonera, new details have emerged which provide a better insight on the European Commission’s concerns and why it was on course to prohibit the deal.
How did the government respond to the consultation on its plans to introduce a public sector exit payment cap of £95,000?
The government has issued its response to its recent consultation on capping public sector exit payments at £95,000. The core elements of the government’s proposals have been retained and the government intends to legislate to introduce the cap largely in the form it originally proposed. It will implement the cap through the Enterprise Bill and further secondary legislation.
Sharing economy platforms: current employment law and tax challenges – and a way forward?
Many sharing economy platforms involve “buying” personal services. This relates to tasks ranging from cleaning, caring, driving, meal deliveries, valet parking, shopping and odd jobs to IT services and “professional” services. In this regard, the sharing economy is about sharing skills as much as it is about sharing assets. McKinsey suggested in June 2015 that by 2025 these online platforms could raise global GDP by $27 trillion and increase employment by 72 million full-time equivalent positions.
European Commission reflects on establishment of whistleblower program as a tool to combat cartels
The European Commission has indicated that it is currently deliberating the introduction of a new whistleblower program. The program would allow informants to channel information regarding cartel behaviour through an independent agency to the Commission.
Consumer Rights Act 2015 – enhanced rights to sue for anti-competitive behaviour as well as remedies for faulty goods
The new Consumer Rights Act (the Act), in force from 1 October, replaces and consolidates three significant pieces of consumer legislation – The Sale of Goods Act 1979, Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations 1999 and the Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982. It introduces some new rights relating to the purchase of goods and services, including digital content such as computer games.
Are you (poorly) managing performance? Eight key issues for employers to watch for…
Managing poor performance seems to be a constant issue employers need to grapple with – with time constraints and business targets to meet, keeping a check on individual performance is a matter that can be easily overlooked, particularly at a senior level. But this isn’t without its own cost to businesses.
