Insights
Neonatal care leave and pay – employers’ technical guide published
05 Sept 2025The Government has now published detailed technical guidance for employers on neonatal care leave (NCL) and statutory neonatal care pay (SNCP), which came into effect for babies born on or after 6 April 2025.
EHRC takes action on single-sex space policies
05 Sept 2025The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has begun regulatory action against organisations whose policies misstate the law on access to single-sex spaces.
Whistleblowing, performance management and unfair dismissal – guidance from the EAT
05 Sept 2025The EAT has upheld a tribunal’s findings on whistleblowing detriment and automatic unfair dismissal, but has ordered an unfair dismissal finding to be reconsidered because the tribunal did not take proper account of the appeal stage.
Back to School: key regulatory updates for the Autumn Term
05 Sept 2025Understanding the key changes to law and guidance which came into force on 1 September 2025.
Subject Access Requests: key issues for independent schools
05 Sept 2025Subject access requests (SARs) continue to pose significant challenges for independent schools. They are often time-consuming, resource-intensive, and frequently linked to wider complaints or disputes. Here are some practical tips to help your school manage SARs effectively.
How will the Renters Reform Bill affect school accommodation?
05 Sept 2025The Renters Reform Bill is the most significant change in private renting in the last 30 years. Whilst this affects the whole of the private rental market, it also impacts tenancies provided by employers to staff.
