Business Diary: UK Regulations - March 2013
Currently, two to three new Regulation entries are added to the Archive each day. Regulation Watch covers business related topics such as new legislation, changes in legislation, consultations and regulatory body announcements.
1st
Compliance Guidance
The Construction Industry Council has published its regulation and best practice guide for Building Information Modelling (BIM).
Published Date: 1st March 2013
Compliance Guidance
The Association of British Insurers publishes a new set of rules for pensions providers.
Implementation Deadline: 1st March 2013
Regulation Consultations
Consultation on a code of practice for Local Authorities when carrying out inspections.
Response Deadline: 1st March 2013
4th
Regulation Consultations
Consultation on streamlining planning application requirements.
Response Deadline: 4th March 2013
Business Laws
New legislation has come into force to establish a food hygiene rating system for businesses in Wales.
Start Date: 4th March 2013
6th
Court Rulings
An employment tribunal ruled that agency workers are entitled to the same protection under equality law as permanent employees.
Crackdowns & Amnesty
A High Court ruling suggests that UK courts are more closely scrutinising insolvency applications from foreign nationals.
Ruling Date: 6th March 2013
8th
Business Laws
The Export Control Organisation has amended the export licence for dual use goods and published a new licence for military items.
Implementation Deadline: 8th March 2013
11th
Compliance Guidance
The Information Commissioner’s Office publishes guidance on adopting a 'bring your own device' policy in the workplace.
12th
Court Rulings
The EAT has ruled that an employee who was awaiting an appeal against her dismissal was not "employed" for the purposes of TUPE.
Ruling Date: 12th March 2013
14th
Compliance Guidance
The EU privacy watchdog has published data protection recommendations for mobile app developers.
Published Date: 14th March 2013
15th
Court Rulings
The Court of Appeal has ruled that distress must be directly attributable to a breach of data protection laws for consumers to claim compensation.
Ruling Date: 15th March 2013
EU Laws
The EU Parliament adopts two new regulations relating to an EU-wide passport for venture capital and
social entrepreneurship funds.
Start Date: 15th March 2013
Regulation Consultations
The Government publishes its response to the consultation on employment tribunal rules, setting out a draft framework of proposed changes.
Published Date: 15th March 2013
16th
Compliance Guidance
Guidelines for forthcoming amendments to EU late payment legislation.
Implementation Deadline: 16th March 2013
18th
Crackdowns & Amnesty
A Scottish firm is the first in the UK to be fined by ICO for breaching regulations on unsolicited marketing calls.
Published Date: 18th March 2013
20th
Crackdowns & Amnesty
MCO Capital Limited is the first payday lender to have its licence revoked by OFT for breaches of the Money Laundering Regulations.
Published Date: 20th March 2013
Rates & Reliefs
The fees SMEs are liable to pay under REACH legislation to register chemicals have been reduced.
Implementation Deadline: 20th March 2013
Business Laws
Update to the regulation affecting military goods, software and technology exports.
Implementation Deadline: 20th March 2013
21st
Regulator Services
A new alternative dispute resolution service has been introduced for SMEs involved in IP disputes.
Implementation Deadline: 21st March 2013
22nd
Compliance Guidance
The European Chemicals Agency publishes information on the registration progress of substances in the run up to the REACH deadline.
Published Date: 22nd March 2013
25th
Business Laws
Revised draft of proposed changes to regulations on directors’ remuneration reporting is now open to feedback.
Response Deadline: 25th March 2013
26th
Compliance Guidance
CAA and OFT publish guidelines for travel businesses on complying with legislation on the advertisement of flights and holidays.
Published Date: 26th March 2013
