Business Diary: UK Regulations - May 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
ABI and BIBA guidance for the insurance industry on handling telematics data from customers to comply with data protection laws.
Published Date: 1st May 2013
Business Laws
The Renewables Obligation [RO] (Amendment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2013 will come into force in May 2013.
Start Date: 1st May 2013
Court Rulings
The Employment Appeal Tribunal rules that an individual can bring a claim
for victimisation that took place after their employment ended.
Ruling Date: 1st May 2013
Regulation Consultations
Consultation on proposed rules for energy suppliers to protect SMEs from unfair practices. [PDF]
Response Deadline: 1st May 2013
Regulation Consultations
Consultation on transferring consumer credit regulation to the Financial Conduct Authority.
Response Deadline: 1st May 2013
3rd
Business Laws
The Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Scotland) (No. 2) Regulations 2013 which implement Directive 2011/7/EU will come into force in May 2013.
Start Date: 3rd May 2013
Court Rulings
The Competition Appeal Tribunal has ruled that the DWP must publish the names of firms hosting unemployed people on work schemes.
Ruling Date: 3rd May 2013
7th
Regulation Consultations
Consultation on proposals to amend automatic enrolment regulations in order to increase flexibility for employers.
Response Deadline: 7th May 2013
9th
Court Rulings
Parties that fail to comply with court rules are likely to face "severe sanctions", the High Court has said in a recent ruling.
Ruling Date: 9th May 2013
10th
Regulation Consultations
The Government publishes its response to the consultation on the Foundation Stage of the smart metering implementation programme.
Published Date: 10th May 2013
Regulation Consultations
Consultation on proposed changes to the Transfrontier Shipment of Waste Regulations 2007.
Response Deadline: 10th May 2013
Regulation Consultations
Draft regulations on the requirements for wireless telegraphy devices to meet in order to qualify for licence exemption are open to feedback.
Response Deadline: 10th May 2013
Regulation Consultations
A new Intellectual Property Bill proposes changes to help businesses and investors and to reduce the need for costly litigation.
Published Date: 10th May 2013
13th
Business Laws
The new CRC order which will implement simplifications to the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme is due to come into force in May 2013.
Start Date: 13th May 2013
15th
Compliance Guidance
BIS publishes new guidance on the national minimum wage for employers that offer work experience, including placements and internships.
Published Date: 15th May 2013
Regulation Consultations
Consultation on the draft Enforcement Regulations which enforce the new EU directive banning cosmetic products tested on animals in the UK.
Response Deadline: 15th May 2013
17th
Regulation Consultations
UK businesses and individuals are being urged to submit their ideas on how environmental rules and regulations can be simplified.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Regulation Consultations
Consultation on introducing a fast track opposition procedure for SMEs to defend their trade marks.
Response Deadline: 17th May 2013
20th
Regulation Consultations
The Government publishes its response to the consultation on the proposal for an energy intensive industries compensation scheme.
Published Date: 20th May 2013
Regulation Consultations
Consultation on reforms to parental leave and pay.
Response Deadline: 20th May 2013
Regulation Consultations
Consultation on a code of practice on legislation relating to the extended right to request flexible working.
Response Deadline: 20th May 2013
21st
Compliance Guidance
DECC has updated guidance on the Green Deal scheme for people operating in the property sector.
Published Date: 21st May 2013
22nd
Court Rulings
UK Ruling: The Court of Appeal has overturned a previous ruling to grant an interim injunction on a patent previously found to be invalid.
Ruling Date: 22nd May 2013
Regulation Consultations
Consultation on proposals for an Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) on Safety in Ports.
Response Deadline: 22nd May 2013
Court Rulings
Individuals must be aware that trade secrets are being misused in order to be found liable for a breach of confidence, the Supreme Court rules.
Ruling Date: 22nd May 2013
Compliance Guidance
DECC publishes an update of guidance on compliance with environmental regulations for petroleum production.
Published Date: 22nd May 2013
Regulation Consultations
Consultation on ways to improve and simplify legislation relating to entity names.
Response Deadline: 22nd May 2013
Regulation Consultations
Consultation on proposals to reform apprenticeships, giving employers more control over their design.
Response Deadline: 22nd May 2013
23rd
Regulation Consultations
Consultation on proposals outlining Ofwat's approach to reviewing business plans which will help them set price limits from 2015-20 [PDF].
Response Deadline: 23rd May 2013
Regulator Services
PhonepayPlus has made it easier for firms to conduct due diligence on those they contract with.
Start Date: 23rd May 2013
Court Rulings
Tribunal ruling on fitness-for-work tests disadvantaging people with mental health conditions.
Published Date: 23rd May 2013
Compliance Guidance
DECC and the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) have published guidance for Green Deal Providers.
Published Date: 23rd May 2013
24th
EU Laws
The European Union withdraws plans to ban refillable jugs and bowls of olive oil from restaurants.
Published Date: 24th May 2013
28th
Regulation Consultations
Consultation on proposed dispute resolution guidance relating to the policy change making the 080 and 116 number ranges free-to-caller.
Response Deadline: 28th May 2013
Court Rulings
A tribunal rules that a firm's compulsory retirement policy was lawful as a proportionate means of achieving a legitimate business aim.
Ruling Date: 28th May 2013
Regulation Consultations
Consultation on proposed regulatory changes to the Community Infrastructure Levy.
Response Deadline: 28th May 2013
Regulation Consultations
Ofcom Consultation on major changes to how telephone numbers are charged.
Response Deadline: 28th May 2013
29th
Business Laws
A new code has come into force that bans local authorities from unnecessary health and safety inspections.
Start Date: 29th May 2013
30th
Compliance Guidance
BIS has updated guidance on the chemicals sector and the key regulations that exporters and importers must comply with.
Published Date: 30th May 2013
Business Laws
New measures will reduce red tape, cut costs and make it easier for people to use empty and underused buildings for other purposes.
Start Date: 30th May 2013
31st
EU Laws
All phase-in substances manufactured or imported in the EU at or above 100 tonnes a year must be registered by the end of May 2013.
Registration Deadline: 31st May 2013
Regulation Consultations
Consultation on a proposed change to the Occupational Pension Schemes (Employer Debt) Regulations 2005.
Application Deadline: 31st May 2013
