Insights

The EAT overturned a ruling that a nurse was both an employee and a worker, highlighting gaps on substitution and mutuality.

A tribunal found that an employer acted lawfully in dismissing a cleaner who had been working two full-time jobs with only short breaks between shifts.

The EAT confirmed that the FCA acted fairly in dismissing an employee for misconduct and that a lengthy delay in the tribunal’s written reasons did not undermine the fairness of the hearing.

Trading companies can provide valuable income for academy trusts, but they also bring regulatory responsibilities. With increasing scrutiny from the Department for Education and Charity Commission, now is a good time to review whether your arrangements are fully compliant. We highlight common risks and explain how a targeted legal review can help ensure your trust’s trading activities are robust, legal, and well-governed.

The Employment Rights Bill has now cleared its final hurdles in the House of Commons, bringing Royal Assent within sight.

When it comes to managing contracts, schools often ask us: "Which contracts are the riskiest?" While one way to answer this is to identify contracts with the greatest potential financial or reputational impact, in practice there are certain types of agreements that schools frequently encounter issues with.