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Is the Level of Senior Leaders' Pay Appropriate in Academy Trusts?

Wednesday, 31 January 2018

We have recently seen increased scrutiny of senior executive pay across the public sector (particularly in relation to the remuneration awarded to some university vice chancellors).

Is the Level of Senior Leaders' Pay Appropriate in Academy Trusts?

Can You Discipline School Employees for Conduct Outside of Work?

Wednesday, 06 December 2017

England cricketer Ben Stokes' conduct outside a Bristol nightclub has been a national talking point.

Can You Discipline School Employees for Conduct Outside of Work?

Articles & Blogs Independent Schools

Working Together to Safeguard Children - What Does the Current Consultation Propose?

Wednesday, 06 December 2017

The Government is currently consulting on significant revisions to the statutory guidance Working Together to Safeguard Children and new regulations to reflect legislative changes introduced by the Children and Social Work Act 2017.

Working Together to Safeguard Children - What Does the Current Consultation Propose?

Articles & Blogs Academies & MATs

EU Citizens, Brexit and Your School

Thursday, 25 January 2018

Before Christmas, the first phase of negotiations on Britain's exit from the EU were agreed in sufficient enough detail to allow the talks to move forward. One of the topics covered was the rights of EU citizens living in the UK and UK citizens living in.

Articles & Blogs Employment

Deliveroo Riders Not Workers - What Are the Implications for Employers?

Friday, 01 December 2017

A decision by the Central Arbitration Committee (CAC) has bucked the trend in recent employment tribunal decisions on worker status in the 'gig economy' by deciding that Deliveroo riders are not workers.

Deliveroo Riders Not Workers - What Are the Implications for Employers?

Articles & Blogs Academies & MATs

Altering or Developing Your School Site

Thursday, 25 January 2018

Academies may need to carry out alterations to their premises or develop their sites for a number of reasons including repairs, expansion of the site to accommodate more pupils and as a result of Big Lottery or Condition Improvement Funding.

Articles & Blogs Employment

Holiday Pay - Is There a Limit on Repayment?

Friday, 01 December 2017

The recent decision that, when a worker is denied their entitlement to paid annual leave, the right to paid annual leave carries over indefinitely will have significant ramifications for many organisations...

Holiday Pay - Is There a Limit on Repayment?

Articles & Blogs Employment

Clarification on the Scope of Without Prejudice Discussions - An Employment Appeal Tribunal Decision

Friday, 01 December 2017

Without prejudice conversations and confidential discussions under section 111A(1) Employment Rights Act 1996 ("pre-termination negotiations") can be used by employers to try to resolve disputes with employees.

Clarification on the Scope of Without Prejudice Discussions - An Employment Appeal Tribunal Decision

Articles & Blogs Employment

Implied Term of Trust and Confidence and False Reasons for Dismissal

Friday, 01 December 2017

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has found that the implied term of trust and confidence may be breached if an employer misleads an employee about the reason for their dismissal.

Implied Term of Trust and Confidence and False Reasons for Dismissal

Articles & Blogs Employment

Key Points for Employers from the Autumn Budget 2017

Friday, 01 December 2017

A number of plans were announced in the Autumn budget last week which will be of interest to employers.

Key Points for Employers from the Autumn Budget 2017

Articles & Blogs Healthcare Real Estate

Sale and Leaseback in Primary Care Part 1: What Could It Mean For Your Practice?

Friday, 01 December 2017

This part 1 article outlines what Sale and Leaseback is all about, provides useful guidance around the pros and cons of a Sale and Leaseback transaction and what to be aware of before considering it for your practice.

Sale and Leaseback in Primary Care Part 1: What Could It Mean For Your Practice?

Articles & Blogs Healthcare Real Estate

Valuation of the Surgery Premises - Could Your Practice Be Worth More?

Friday, 01 December 2017

Does a retired partner think that your surgery premises is worth more than the other partners do? Are they falling out about it? If so, you are not alone.

Valuation of the Surgery Premises - Could Your Practice Be Worth More?

Articles & Blogs Employment

Employment Tribunal Refunds - Scheme Opens in Full

Friday, 24 November 2017

Following our earlier article, it has been announced by the government that the employment tribunal refund scheme will now be rolling out in full. The initial phase of the scheme, which was open to up to 1,000 people, began on 20 0ctober 2017.

Articles & Blogs Employment

Dismissal Following Marital Breakdown - Is It Discriminatory?

Friday, 24 November 2017

Under the Equality Act, it is discriminatory to treat a person less favourably on the grounds that they are married or in a civil partnership.

Articles & Blogs Employment Immigration

Can You Dismiss an Employee for Failure to Produce Evidence of Right to Work in the UK?

Friday, 24 November 2017

A recent case has clarified that where an employee has the right to work in the UK, but has not provided evidence of this right, this failure does not entitle their employer to dismiss them for illegality, as no statutory duty is breached.

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