Employment Matters

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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:

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.