The Employment Rights Bill: Frequently asked questions for H&S professionals
On 27 May 2025, VinciWorks was proud to be part of a fascinating discussion on the health and safety aspects of the forthcoming Employment Rights Bill with IOSH. This webinar was hosted by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), and we were thrilled to be joined by Ruth Wilkinson, Head of Policy and […]
GDPR’s seven-year itch: The EU’s landmark data protection rules face radical overhaul
Seven years after the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force, the European Commission has outlined sweeping reforms that could reshape the privacy landscape across Europe. While still at the proposal stage, these ‘Omnibus’ changes are advancing quickly through the EU legislative process and are widely expected to pass. Trilogue negotiations on some elements […]
The latest on the EU Deforestation Regulation, and what compliance officers need to know about global supply chains
The EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), set to take effect for large companies on 30 December 2025 and for SMEs by 30 June 2026, is one of the most ambitious environmental due diligence regimes ever introduced. Designed to eliminate deforestation-linked goods from the EU single market, it targets commodities including palm oil, cattle, wood, cocoa, soy, […]
The SRA’s AML data requirements 2025: What law firms need to know
The Solicitors Regulation Authority is sharpening its focus on financial crime compliance with the annual AML data collection exercise. The new questionnaire goes far beyond checking whether firms have policies in place. It demands hard data: when risk assessments were last updated, how many politically exposed persons (PEPs) your firm acted for, the size of […]
SRA diversity survey deadline: 4 July – access your free collection tool now
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has announced the deadlines for its mandatory diversity survey. Firms need to report their diversity data to the SRA between 9 June and 4 July 2024. VinciWorks is offering all law firms free use of our Omnitrack software to collect their diversity data across your firm. Updated and categorised […]
The future of sanctions compliance in the UK: What the legal sector should know
The UK government has published a significant cross-government review of sanctions enforcement. This marks a decisive shift in how sanctions will be implemented, enforced, and supported in the years ahead. For compliance officers, the message is clear: expect broader enforcement powers, stronger penalties, clearer guidance, and increased scrutiny. Key reforms include a consolidated sanctions […]
Astute LXP May 2025 Update: Smoother, Faster, and More Flexible
The May 2025 update for Astute LXP (V3.3.3) brings a series of behind-the-scenes improvements designed to keep your learning platform running smoothly and efficiently. This month’s release focuses on making key admin tasks easier, improving performance for busy users, and fixing a few issues flagged by our community. Here’s what’s new in May: Enhancements Automatic […]
The rising cost of workplace discrimination claims
Workplace discrimination is not only wrong, but also expensive, and getting more so. For UK employers, the numbers speak for themselves. If an employee takes you to tribunal for discrimination and wins, the average award is far from pocket change. Disability discrimination tops the list, with an average award of £45,435. That figure alone […]
DOJ outlines new corporate enforcement priorities: What compliance teams need to know
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has unveiled significant changes to its corporate enforcement policies, signalling a clear pivot in priorities under the second Trump administration. For compliance professionals, the new guidance and direction of travel outlined by the DOJ suggests a renewed focus on self-disclosure and a notable reduction in the use of compliance […]