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Brexit Essentials: UK proposals for EU reform Discusses the Prime Minister's proposals for reform, the likelihood of success in renegotiation, and the extent to which renegotiation will impact the referendum. Prime Minister David Cameron has committed to hold an "in/out" referendum o... P&E Update: Employment/Employee Benefits Bulletin Zero hours contracts; Whistleblowing: "public interest" in grievance about allocation of overtime; Collective redundancies: consultation obligations apply to employees of public administrative bodies. Topics covered in this bulletin: N... P&E Update: Pensions Bulletin Pension Schemes Act 2015: Update; Abolition of DB contracting-out: More regulations; 6th April, 2016 reduction in Lifetime Allowance: More on protections. Topics covered in this bulletin: Stop Press! The Watch List New LawPension Schemes Act 2015: ... Emerald Supplies v British Airways plc - Court of appeal strikes out economic tort claims Court of Appeal ruling overturning a decision to refuse British Airways' request to strike out or summarily dismiss economic tort claims in Emerald Supplies case. On 14 October 2015, the Court of Appeal overturned a decision of Mr Justice Pete... P&E Update: Employment/Employee Benefits Bulletin Limited backdating of pension rights for part-time workers and same-sex spouses; Data protection: ECJ votes down US Safe Harbour for transfer of personal data. Topics covered in this bulletin: New Law October 2015 changes in employment law Cases ... P&E Update: Pensions Bulletin Abolition of DB contracting-out: 6 months to go; Fixed protection 2016: HMRC Pension Schemes Newsletter 72; Reforms to the taxation of nom-doms: HMRC Consultation. Topics covered in this bulletin: The Watch List New Law abolition of DB contracting... P&E Update: Pensions Bulletin The Watch List; RPI v. CPI: Buckinghamshire v Barnardo's; Transfer-out: Trustee disclaimer: Ombudsman determination in relation to Pollet; PPF: Consultation on 2016/17 levy. Topics covered in this bulletin: The Watch List Cases RPI v. CPI... PPF: Consultation on 2016/17 levy published Looks at the proposals in the recently published 2016/17 PPF levy consultation. On 21st September 2015, the PPF published its 2016/17 PPF levy consultation and accompanying documents. This note looks at the proposals in detail. P&E Update: Pensions Bulletin What's happening between now and 6th April, 2016?; Policyholder protection: Increase in compensation limits for insurance policyholders. Topics covered in this bulletin: New Law What’s happening between now and 6th April, 2016? policyhol... Is travelling time working time? Discusses the European Court of Justice's recent judgment in relation to travelling time and the implications for UK employers. In the UK, the time spent by a worker travelling between home and work has traditionally not been classed as 'workin...