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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 Employment

Government responds to part-year worker holiday entitlement consultation

Friday, 10 November 2023

Following the consultation earlier this year, the Government has confirmed its plans in respect of the calculation of part-year workers' holiday entitlement.

Government responds to part-year worker holiday entitlement consultation
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Articles & Blogs Employment

New legislation introduces business crime reforms

Friday, 10 November 2023

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 received Royal Assent at the end of October. It will, amongst other things, introduce two key business crime reforms.

New legislation introduces business crime reforms
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Supreme Court confirms insolvency administrator was not company officer

Friday, 10 November 2023

The Supreme Court has handed down an important judgment, confirming a company administrator was not an 'officer' for the purposes of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (TULRCA).

Supreme Court confirms insolvency administrator was not company officer
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Criminal record disclosure timescales reduced for certain offences

Friday, 10 November 2023

The Government has shortened the period of time before which certain criminal offences can be considered 'spent'. The change will reduce the length of time individuals must declare certain criminal convictions in some job applications.

Criminal record disclosure timescales reduced for certain offences
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Articles & Blogs Independent Schools

A reminder for schools to be alert to Copyright Infringement

Friday, 03 November 2023

How schools may inadvertently find themselves facing a claim for copyright infringement and what you should be aware of to avoid this.

A reminder for schools to be alert to Copyright Infringement
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Articles & Blogs Procurement

Public Procurement - new year, new rules

Friday, 03 November 2023

We cover the latest and upcoming changes in legislation surrounding procurement and how to ensure you are ready for the changes.

Public Procurement - New Year, New Rules
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Articles & Blogs Charities Independent Schools

What are the recent warning signs for schools boards' governance?

Friday, 03 November 2023

How can schools position themselves to ensure they carry out their fundamental governance responsibilities?

What are the recent warning signs for schools boards' governance?
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Employers will be subject to enhanced anti-harassment duties under new legislation

Friday, 03 November 2023

The Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act (the Act) will introduce a new duty on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent the sexual harassment of staff in the workplace.

Employers will be subject to enhanced anti-harassment duties under new legislation
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Direct discrimination - transgender worker awarded £25,000

Friday, 03 November 2023

A transwoman who was 'deadnamed' by her employer has been awarded over £25,000 after successfully claiming direct discrimination on the grounds of gender reassignment.

Direct discrimination - transgender worker awarded £25,000
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Articles & Blogs Employment

The right to request predictable terms and conditions: draft Statutory Code of Practice published

Friday, 03 November 2023

The Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act 2023 is set to grant workers and agency workers a statutory right to request a predictable working pattern, ushering in a new era of employment flexibility and security.

The right to request predictable terms and conditions: draft Statutory Code of Practice published
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Articles & Blogs Independent Schools

Tackling Employee Sickness Absence: Insights from the CIPD Survey 2023

Friday, 03 November 2023

A look at what schools can take away from the latest Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development report on Health and wellbeing at work

Tackling Employee Sickness Absence: Insights from the CIPD Survey 2023
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Articles & Blogs Immigration Independent Schools

Immigration roundup - for schools which hold Child Student visa sponsor licences

Friday, 03 November 2023

Updates to Sponsor Management System required by all sponsors

Immigration roundup - for schools which hold Child Student visa sponsor licences
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Articles & Blogs Healthcare

Procurement changes coming into force on 1 January 2024 - what you need to know about the Provider Selection Regime

Wednesday, 01 November 2023

The Department of Health and Social Care has introduced the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 to Parliament and draft statutory guidance has been published, intended to come into force on 1 January 2024.

Procurement changes coming from 1 January 2024 - what you need to know about the Provider Selection Regime
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Articles & Blogs Healthcare

Managing your lease - a good practice guide

Wednesday, 01 November 2023

Many GPs either occupy their premises under a lease or let parts of their premises to third parties but healthcare clients are often surprised about what their lease actually means.

Managing your lease - a good practice guide
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Articles & Blogs Healthcare

Energy Performance Certificates and Display Energy Certificates - why GP surgeries need these in place

Wednesday, 01 November 2023

Many GP Surgeries are not aware that they need both an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) and a Display Energy Certificate (DEC) in place to ensure compliance with UK energy efficiency regulations.

Energy Performance Certificates and Display Energy Certificates - why GP surgeries need these in place
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