Navigating through the intricacies of UK immigration law can be a daunting task, given its constant evolution. These laws are primarily controlled by the Immigration Act of 1971 (alongside its subsequent amendments) and the Immigration Rules. These rules stipulate the necessary criteria for gaining entry into and staying within the UK, and they are frequently … Read more
Many organisations still need to look closely at their GDPR compliance plans, processes and systems following the EU General Data Protection Regulation that came into effect on 25th May 2018. Here we look at the data privacy policy and information management implications for every company and website that has customers or visitors in Europe. There … Read more
Here we look at the SMCR compliance responsibilities of companies following the new Senior Managers Certification Regime legislation governed by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), who it affects, and law firms and consultancies who provide training and advice. Introduced in March 2016, SMCR (Senior Managers Certification Regime) is a law designed to regulate the conduct … Read more
Here we look at the UK Bribery Act 2010 and how the law affects businesses and employees.
Here we provide an introduction to the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, also known as HASAWA, with a summary of the main points of the legislation and what is means for UK businesses and employers. Safety at work is a serious concern for many people. While there are some jobs that carry minimal … Read more
This post details the Food Safety Act 1990 with advice for both employers and professionals. Anyone involved in the food industry, including manufacturing, logistics, preparation and catering, needs to understand and work to this UK legislation in order to stay legally compliant. What is the Food Safety Act 1990? The Food Safety Act is … Read more