In reply to Sam:

Think its best to stay away from "political" views about one side or the other. This is not a political site but a HR one. The rights or wrongs of one sides views aren't really the point here.

Quick pulse poll here via People Management Magazine re how brexit is affecting your organisation if you could spare a few minutes - thanks everyone www.surveygizmo.com/.../How-will-Brexit-affect-your-organisation

A mention of the early CIPD survey data on last night's Newsnight programme re the possible effect of Brexit on employers.

You can watch it here if you scroll forward to 31 minutes.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b07j8mlp/newsnight-29062016

In reply to Steve Bridger:

I wondered if anyone has suggestions re: safety of employees, particularly in relation to hate crimes? Since the referendum result we have reassured staff that all are welcome, that we will keep them updated of any employment changes that may affect non-EU staff, and SMT doors' are open if staff want to discuss any concerns. However, because of the increase in racist attacks signposted staff, we've also been signposting staff to where they can report hate crimes and where they can get support. As it happens, I was organising self-defence / safety awareness training in-house anyway and have had several more people interested since the result. Any suggestions on what else we could do to support staff in making them feel safe? NB I've asked staff this question too!

In reply to Ray:

Some of these reciprocal arrangements existed before the EU - Eire is just one example.

Nothing will happen and nothing will change for a while, if much at all.
All this thread will just produce just a lot of guess work, and much of it won't necessarily come true. Much like much of the rubbish I've seen on FB.

In reply to David Perry:

Informed guesswork, David. Contingency planning.

In reply to Steve Bridger:

Hi, Not sure if I have posted this in the right place but I've just seen this from the Daniel Barnett website:

"Article 50 and Brexit
The Divisional Court has upheld an application brought against the government, and held that the government does not have prerogative power to invoke Article 50 without a vote by Parliament.

In other words, Parliament needs to vote in favour of doing so before Article 50 is invoked. Theresa May (or, more probably, the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union) cannot invoke it without Parliament's approval.

This is possibly the most important constitutional case of the century. And as I type this, news is breaking that the Divisional Court has certified the case as suitable for a 'leapfrog' appeal straight to the Supreme Court (although the Supreme Court still needs to give permission - but that is doubtless just a formality)."

There's a link to the judgement itself:
employmentlawbulletins.us6.list-manage.com/.../click

Looks like a few more months of uncertainty/argument......

In reply to Helen:

Yup... all over the wires. Just heard Farage on the radio. Had to turn off.

In reply to Steve Bridger:

Interesting times, the 2 year clock is now ticking...do we seek out the legislators... or popcorn?