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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

Care home employees fairly dismissed following refusal to have Covid vaccination

Friday, 23 August 2024

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has ruled that care home staff were fairly dismissed for refusing to be vaccinated against COVID, in breach of their employer's policy.

Care home employees fairly dismissed following refusal to have Covid vaccination
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Articles & Blogs Public Sector

LGA publishes new guidance to help ensure confidence in the performance of an authority's services and corporate governance

Thursday, 22 August 2024

This guidance is considered a valuable tool for reducing the risk of intervention—making it essential in the current climate.

LGA publishes new guidance to help ensure confidence in the performance of an authority's services and corporate governance
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Articles & Blogs Procurement Public Sector

Key guidance notes released in build up to Procurement Act 2023

Tuesday, 20 August 2024

A comprehensive review of crucial guidance documents for navigating the procurement lifecycle under the new legislation.

Key guidance notes released in build up to Procurement Act 2023
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Articles & Blogs Employment

EAT holds that employer should have considered availability of suitable roles arising from upcoming merger before dismissing disabled employee

Thursday, 15 August 2024

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has found that a Tribunal erred in dismissing a claim where an employee was dismissed on the basis of ill-health, despite there being an upcoming reorganisation which would have created suitable alternative roles.

EAT holds that employer should have considered availability of suitable roles arising from upcoming merger before dismissing disabled employee
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Articles & Blogs Employment

EAT finds no requirement to reduce compensatory award as a result of employee's contributory fault.

Thursday, 15 August 2024

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has found that a compensatory award does not necessarily need to be reduced where there is a finding of contributory fault on the part of the employee.

EAT finds no requirement to reduce compensatory award as a result of employee's contributory fault.
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Consultation opens for amendments to be made to ET Rules regarding written reasons for decisions and judgements

Thursday, 15 August 2024

The Tribunal Procedure Committee (TPC) has opened a consultation to propose changes to the Employment Tribunal Rules of Procedure 2013 (ET Rules).

Consultation opens for amendments to be made to ET Rules regarding written reasons for decisions and judgements
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Articles & Blogs Independent Schools

Upcoming VAT and business rates change for independent schools

Tuesday, 13 August 2024

What do we know about the proposed VAT changes, key exemptions, and strategic implications for schools.

Upcoming VAT and business rates overhaul for independent schools
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Articles & Blogs Independent Schools

Getting VAT ready in the lead up to January 2025

Tuesday, 13 August 2024

Preparing for VAT registration and compliance: Essential considerations and practical steps for schools ahead of January 2025.

Getting VAT ready in the lead up to January 2025
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Articles & Blogs Independent Schools

VAT on school fees - Fees in Advance schemes

Thursday, 08 August 2024

Fees in Advance schemes have been the subject of much attention in relation to the potential impact for VAT charges.

VAT on school fees - Fees in Advance schemes
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Articles & Blogs Independent Schools

Upcoming VAT changes: Considerations for your contracts with parents

Thursday, 08 August 2024

How should schools reference VAT in parent contracts and fee schedules.

VAT on school fees - Parent contract
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Articles & Blogs Independent Schools

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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Articles & Blogs Employment

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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Articles & Blogs Employment

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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Articles & Blogs Employment

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
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Articles & Blogs Procurement Public Sector

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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