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Failure to Address Workload Concerns May Amount to Breach of Contract and Discrimination Claims

Friday, 03 July 2020

The Employment Tribunal held that a sequence of failings by the employer relating to workload and mental health, when viewed cumulatively, amounted to a fundamental breach of the employee's employment contract and discrimination arising from disability.

Failure to Address Workload Concerns May Amount to Breach of Contract and Discrimination Claims

Articles & Blogs Employment

The Supreme Court Grants Permission to Appeal in the Case of Harpur Trust v Brazel

Friday, 03 July 2020

On 19 June 2020, the Supreme Court granted The Harpur Trust leave to appeal an earlier decision by the Court of Appeal which made a significant change to the way in which employers must calculate holiday pay for ‘part-year’ workers.

The Supreme Court Grants Permission to Appeal in the Case of Harpur Trust v Brazel

Articles & Blogs Employment

Considerations for Employers When Dismissing for Long-Term Sickness Absence

Friday, 03 July 2020

The Employment Appeal Tribunal recently considered whether the dismissal of a long-standing employee for long-term absence was proportionate or whether it amounted to disability discrimination.

Considerations for Employers When Dismissing for Long-Term Sickness Absence

£1 Billion Building Safety Fund - Does Your High-Rise Qualify?

Friday, 03 July 2020

On 26 May 2020, the Government announced the availability of a £1 billion Building Safety Fund (Fund) designed to support landlords removing dangerous cladding from their residential buildings.

£1 Billion Building Safety Fund - Does Your High-Rise Qualify?

New Code of Practice for Commercial Property Relationships

Wednesday, 01 July 2020

The aim of the new code of practice from the Government is to provide clarity for landlords and tenants when discussing rental payments and to encourage best practice to support all parties, so that the economy can recover swiftly.

New Code of Practice for Commercial Property Relationships

Gas Safety and Eviction - A Sigh of Relief for Landlords

Wednesday, 01 July 2020

The Court of Appeal has held that a landlord will not be prevented from evicting a tenant where a gas safety certificate has not been provided...

Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards Now Impact Domestic Tenancies

Articles & Blogs Corporate

Securing the Future of Your Company - Have You Done Enough?

Tuesday, 30 June 2020

How can directors and shareholders plan effectively to ensure their company can continue to operate after their death?

Securing the Future of Your Company - Have You Done Enough?

Articles & Blogs Independent Schools

Keeping Children Safe in Education 2020 - Draft Guidance Published

Friday, 26 June 2020

The Department for Education (DfE) has published the draft Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2020 statutory guidance for use from 1 September 2020.

Keeping Children Safe in Education 2020 - Draft Guidance Published

Articles & Blogs Independent Schools

Racism in Schools

Friday, 26 June 2020

Following the widely publicised death of George Floyd in the USA, as a nation we have entered a period of protest, introspection and debate on the subject of racism and Britain's colonial past.

Articles & Blogs Independent Schools

Opportunities for Online Education

Friday, 26 June 2020

On 10 June 2020 the Government published its response to consultation on the Online Education Accreditation Scheme (Scheme).

Articles & Blogs Independent Schools

Can New Starters Undertake Work Before Their Contract Starts?

Friday, 26 June 2020

It is usual practice for schools to issue teachers and other term time staff with contracts to commence on 1 September.

Can New Starters Undertake Work Before Their Contract Starts?

Articles & Blogs Independent Schools

Handling Requests for Information from the Police and Other Agencies

Friday, 26 June 2020

You may from time to time receive requests for information from the police. Such requests can be made for a number of reasons, for example…

Handling Requests for Information from the Police and Other Agencies

Trading Issues for Trading Companies

Friday, 26 June 2020

The impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) has put a tremendous additional work load on schools, particularly their governors and senior leaders. The pace of change has been high and the need for dynamic decision making has never been more important.

Articles & Blogs Employment

Mandatory Ethnicity Pay Gap Reporting Up for Debate in Parliament

Friday, 26 June 2020

A petition calling for the introduction of ethnicity pay gap reporting has reached the required threshold of more than 100,000 signatures to be considered for debate in Parliament.

Mandatory Ethnicity Pay Gap Reporting to Be Considered for Debate in Parliament

Coronavirus and Student Matters - Advice for Higher Education Institutions

Friday, 26 June 2020

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to present unprecedented challenges for the higher education sector.

Coronavirus and Student Matters - Advice for Higher Education Institutions

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