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Browse our law brief articles and blogs, aimed at addressing the practical implications of the latest legal developments affecting you and your organisation.

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.

Racism in Schools
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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).

Opportunities for Online Education
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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?
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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
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Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Independent Schools

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.

Trading Issues for Trading Companies
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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
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Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Higher Education

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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Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Higher Education

How Will the Flexible Furlough Scheme Work?

Friday, 26 June 2020

There has been limited use of the Government's Job Retention Scheme in the Higher Education sector, but it has been of particular relevance to staff employed in universities' commercial undertakings.

How Will Flexible Furloughing Work?
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Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Higher Education Immigration

Are You Sponsoring Tier 4 Students in 2020/21?

Friday, 26 June 2020

On 16 June 2020, the Government updated its coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance for Tier 4 sponsors and international students.

How Will Flexible Furloughing Work?
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Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Data Protection Information Law

Data Protection Considerations for Re-Opening Hospitality Businesses

Friday, 26 June 2020

The Government has issued guidance to restaurants, pubs, bars and takeaways following the announcement that they can re-open from 4 July.

No Data Protection Impact Assessment Conducted on Coronavirus Test and Trace
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Articles & Blogs Recruitment

Trying to Recover Recruitment Fees and Limit Liability? Beware of the Pitfalls

Thursday, 25 June 2020

During the lockdown period we have noticed a steady increase in instructions from recruitment agencies recovering placement fees for candidates introduced and potential liabilities of employment businesses due to inadequate contractual terms.

Trying to Recover Recruitment Fees and Limit Liability? Beware of the Pitfalls
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Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Real Estate

Government To Extend Protection For Commercial Tenants

Tuesday, 23 June 2020

On 19 June 2020, the Government announced its intentions to extend protections for businesses against eviction, seizure of goods and insolvency proceedings.

Government To Extend Protection For Commercial Tenants
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Articles & Blogs Academies & MATs Coronavirus (Covid-19)

Academies FAQs on Serious Incident Reporting During Coronavirus

Monday, 22 June 2020

What do academies need to know about serious incident reporting during the coronavirus pandemic?

Academies FAQs on Serious Incident Reporting During Coronavirus
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Articles & Blogs Coronavirus (Covid-19) Data Protection Information Law

Coronavirus Recovery - Key Data Protection Steps For Organisations

Monday, 22 June 2020

As lockdown restrictions start to ease and businesses begin to reopen, the ICO has set out some key steps organisations need to take around the use of personal information when returning to work.

No Data Protection Impact Assessment Conducted on Coronavirus Test and Trace
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Dismissing an Employee for 'Some Other Substantial Reason'

Friday, 19 June 2020

The case of Gould v St John's Downshire Hill demonstrates an example of 'some other substantial reason' (SOSR), providing a fair route to dismissal where there has been a relationship breakdown between colleagues and management.

Are Beneficial Changes to Employees' Terms and Conditions Void If Made Because of TUPE Transfers?
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