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Bursar's Checklist - VAT practical considerations

Thursday, 08 August 2024

The removal of the VAT exemption has come earlier than expected and school finance staff will now be thinking about VAT compliance. Nikki Miller, former bursar and school advisor at VWV, has compiled the following considerations for the next steps.

Bursar's Checklist - VAT practical considerations

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Teacher's right to freedom of belief, religion and expression are lawfully qualified by professional obligations

Friday, 09 August 2024

In a recent case, the High Court of Justice has held that a teacher's ECHR rights under Articles 9 and 10 are qualified rights that must be balanced against professional responsibility.

Teacher's right to freedom of belief, religion and expression are lawfully qualified by professional obligations

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New duty on employers to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace: how can employers prepare?

Friday, 09 August 2024

From 26 October 2024, employers will be under a new legal duty to take reasonable steps to prevent the sexual harassment of staff at work.

New duty on employers to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace: how can employers prepare?

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Government corrects statutory Code of Practice on fire and re-hire

Friday, 09 August 2024

The Government has updated the statutory Code of Practice on dismissal and re-engagement.

Government corrects statutory Code of Practice on fire and re-hire

Procurement Act 2023 - Transparency Regime

Friday, 02 August 2024

A key change in the new Procurement Act is the enhanced transparency regime. We provide you with guidance on how to navigate the extra notices you will have to set out under these changes.

Procurement Act 2023 - Transparency Regime

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S111 Equality Act 2010: when does liability occur?

Thursday, 01 August 2024

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has found that an LGBT charity's complaint to a barrister's chambers about 'gender critical' tweets did not induce or cause discrimination by the chambers.

S111 Equality Act 2010: when does liability occur?

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Employer's holiday fund savings scheme caused breach of National Minimum Wages rules

Thursday, 01 August 2024

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has found that an employer breached National Minimum Wage rules by running a staff holiday fund savings scheme, using its own business current account.

Employer's holiday fund savings scheme caused breach of National Minimum Wages rules

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Tribunal finds dismissal for use of intentionally provocative email signature was not discriminatory

Thursday, 01 August 2024

In a first instance decision, an Employment Tribunal has found that an employee who intentionally used a provocative email signature in protest against his employer's policy, was not discriminated against because of his beliefs.

Tribunal finds dismissal for use of intentionally provocative email signature was not discriminatory

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Environmental impact assessments and downstream emissions

Wednesday, 31 July 2024

A recent Supreme Court decision relating to the assessment of downstream greenhouse gas emissions should be considered when preparing an environmental impact assessment.

Environmental impact assessments and downstream emissions

Alternatives to court - options for dispute resolution

Tuesday, 30 July 2024

If you are separating from your spouse or partner, there are many options available to you that don't involve issuing costly, timely and often stressful court proceedings.

Alternatives to court - options for dispute resolution

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EHRC publishes 2025-2028 draft strategic plan

Friday, 26 July 2024

The plan offers practical guidance for employers on managing employment law matters, with a focus on issues such as sexual harassment and discrimination.

EHRC publishes 2025-2028 draft strategic plan

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When will an employer treat a part-time worker less favourably?

Friday, 26 July 2024

The Employment Appeal Tribunal ("EAT") has found that a claimant's part-time status must be the "sole reason" for less favourable treatment for there to be a breach of the Part-time Workers Regulations.

When will an employer treat a part time worker less favourably?

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The strategic importance of maintaining a positive workplace culture

Wednesday, 24 July 2024

We recently reported on the upcoming new mandatory duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace, which is due to come into force on 26 October 2024.

The strategic importance of maintaining a positive workplace culture

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EHRC launches consultation on updated sexual harassment technical guidance

Friday, 19 July 2024

The duty to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace will come into force on 26 October 2024. The EHRC has now launched a consultation in advance of updating its technical guidance on the new duty.

EHRC launches consultation on updated sexual harassment technical guidance

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Withdrawal of job offer was direct discrimination against Christian social worker

Friday, 19 July 2024

In a first instance decision, the Tribunal has found that an employer was wrong to withdraw a job offer without giving the applicant an opportunity to explain himself and offer reassurances.

Withdrawal of job offer was direct discrimination against Christian social worker

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