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The Charities Act 2022 from a property perspective - what are the key changes?

Tuesday, 12 September 2023

The Charities Act 2022 (the Act) is currently being enacted in stages. The Act aims to reduce unnecessary bureaucracy so it should save charities both time and money.

The Charities Act 2022 from a property perspective - what are the key changes?

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Final pay control charges - what you need to know

Monday, 11 September 2023

Final pay control charges can catch practices unaware and can often involve significant liability. It is important for practices to understand the issues surrounding these charges and when they might be triggered.

Final pay control charges - what you need to know

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Common lease clauses - disposals of a tenant's leasehold interest

Monday, 11 September 2023

Leases often permit Tenants to 'dispose' of their interest in the lease in specified circumstances and under certain conditions. These clauses are commonly known as 'alienation' provisions.

Common lease clauses - disposals of a tenant's leasehold interest

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Should new GPs be concerned about the risks of becoming a partner?

Monday, 11 September 2023

Healthcare lawyer and Partner at VWV, Oliver Pool, explains that while it depends on the practice, the risk run by most GP partners is really very low.

Should new GPs be concerned about the risks of becoming a partner?

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TUPE transfers - timing and geographical considerations

Friday, 08 September 2023

A recent case offers useful guidance to employers in respect of the timing of TUPE transfers in the context of a series of transactions, as well as in respect of geographical considerations where a business operates internationally.

TUPE transfers - timing and geographical considerations

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Gendered insult may amount to gender reassignment discrimination

Friday, 08 September 2023

An Employment Tribunal has indicated that using a gendered swearword to insult a transgender colleague could constitute discrimination. The Tribunal also clarified what might be meant by taking "all reasonable steps" to prevent discrimination.

Gendered insult may amount to gender reassignment discrimination

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Failure to make reasonable adjustments for menopausal employee was discriminatory, Tribunal finds

Friday, 08 September 2023

An Employment Tribunal has found that an insurance company discriminated against a worker with menopausal symptoms, by failing to make reasonable adjustments for her.

Failure to make reasonable adjustments for menopausal employee was discriminatory, Tribunal finds

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Minimum service levels during strikes - draft Code of Practice published

Friday, 01 September 2023

The Government has commenced consultation on a draft Code of Practice outlining the steps a trade union should take to comply with the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023.

Minimum service levels during strikes - draft Code of Practice published

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Right to participate in share scheme transfers under TUPE

Friday, 01 September 2023

The Inner House Court of Session has confirmed that an employee's right to participate in a share incentive scheme transferred to his new employer under TUPE, even though it was not mentioned in the employment contract.

Right to participate in share scheme transfers under TUPE

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Trainee curate meets extended definition of "worker" for whistleblowing claim

Friday, 01 September 2023

A trainee curate has been allowed to proceed with a whistleblowing claim against a Diocesan Board of Finance, after an Employment Tribunal found his occupational status was analogous to that of employee or worker.

Trainee curate meets extended definition of

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New Charity Commission Guidance on Investing Charity Money

Friday, 25 August 2023

The new guidance will be of interest to all charity trustees - and particularly pertinent when making decisions on excluding investments that fuel climate change.

New Charity Commission Guidance on Investing Charity Money

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Court of Appeal - The Public Has the Right to Wild Camp on Dartmoor

Friday, 25 August 2023

Touching on significant principles of public access to the countryside, the Court of Appeal's decision in a recent case will be of interest to charities with extensive estates, as well as those promoting outdoor sports and access to the countryside.

Court of Appeal - The Public Has the Right to Wild Camp on Dartmoor

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The Use of Non-Disclosure Agreements in Workplace Complaints

Thursday, 24 August 2023

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has published a report on the extent to which non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) are being used appropriately following workplace complaints.

The Use of Non-Disclosure Agreements in Workplace Complaints

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House of Commons Library Publishes Research Briefing on AI and Employment Law

Thursday, 24 August 2023

The House of Commons Library has published a briefing on artificial intelligence (AI) and employment law. Amongst other things, the briefing highlights the employment law implications of using AI at work.

House of Commons Library Publishes Research Briefing on AI and Employment Law

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Employee Unfairly Dismissed for Refusing to Install Work App on Personal Phone

Thursday, 24 August 2023

In a first instance decision, an Employment Tribunal has found a journalist was unfairly dismissed for refusing to install a work-related app on her personal phone.

Employee Unfairly Dismissed for Refusing to Install Work App on Personal Phone

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