Pay Attention Episode 16 – Lithuania’s quiet head start on pay transparency
Lithuania is land of ancient amber, determined endurance, and unexpectedly functional pay transparency laws. While others brace for impact under the Pay Transparency Directive, Lithuania’s been quietly getting on with some aspects of it for years. In this episode of Pay Attention, Tom Heys and David Lorimer sit down with Jovita Valatkaite from COBALT Legal to find out how a country famed for persistence has managed to make pay transparency look… well, possible.
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Navigating Workplace Privacy…Global Workplace Privacy trends: what to know and do?
In this episode recorded live at our Navigating Workplace Privacy conference, Partner and Co-Head of Data, Privacy & Cyber Bryony Long and Managing Associate Joanna de Fonseka talk through current global workplace privacy trends: what to know and do?They cover:New UK legislation – the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 and the Employment Rights Bill - what’s changing and what it means for youLooking further afield - emerging global regulation – what are the key developments?Common themes in enforcement – where are the DPAs focussing their attention? Workplace privacy issues – where does the risk lie? Monitoring, Automated Decision Making, consent and transparency remain hot topics to be addressedData Breaches & Cyber attacks – how to prepare, respond and protect your organisation
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Built to Scale: Andrew Gough on growing GCD Technologies
In this special episode, Katey Dixon speaks to Andrew Gough, CEO of GCD Technologies on scaling a tech business over 26 years without external investment. Andrew reflects on GCD’s journey from student start-up to established industry player, sharing insights on building a resilient company culture, adapting to technological change, and the importance of strong governance. He also explores the challenges and opportunities of remaining independent, and outlines GCD’s vision for the future as they embrace innovation and support the next generation of tech ventures.
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'Good Jobs' Podcast: The Future of Zero-Hours Contracts
In this episode of the “Good Jobs” mini‑series, Managing Associate Emma Grossmith and Senior Associate Emmie Ellison unpack the headline proposals on zero and low‑hours work in Northern Ireland’s proposed “Good Jobs” Employment Rights Bill. They cover the right to request banded hours, reasonable notice for shifts with proportionate compensation for cancellations, and a ban on exclusivity clauses below the lower earnings limit. They also highlight likely key sector impacts, key differences with the rest of the UK, and the expected timeline for detail. If you’re navigating variable hours, workforce planning, or simply want to understand where zero‑hours work is heading, this conversation sets out the way forward. Stay tuned for Episode 3, where we turn to Theme B – pay and benefits.
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In-House Employment Lawyers Coffee Break: Episode 20 – In the Course of Employment?
In this episode, Colin and Tarun discuss when we might expect the Employment Rights Bill to receive royal assent, the changes you might need to make to your settlement agreement from this month and an EAT decision on what acting in the course of employment means.
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