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NHS extends Carbon Reduction Plan requirements from April 2024

Thursday, 15 February 2024

In October 2023, NHS England published important guidance on carbon reduction plans and net zero commitments in NHS procurements. NHS suppliers need to prepare for increasing attention on emissions reduction. It's not a 'nice to have'.

NHS extends Carbon Reduction Plan requirements from April 2024

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Higher education institutions and financial distress - what are the options now?

Wednesday, 14 February 2024

In response to the pressures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the UK Government launched the temporary Higher Education Restructuring Regime (HERR) in July 2020 to assist universities in financial distress. HERR has now been permanently withdrawn.

Higher education institutions and financial distress - what are the options now?

Articles & Blogs Higher Education

The rights of students as consumers - a brief reminder of the implications of the 2023 CMA advice update for HE Institutions

Wednesday, 14 February 2024

2023 brought significant changes to the rights of students in higher education.

The rights of students as consumers - a brief reminder of the implications of the 2023 CMA advice update for HE Institutions

Articles & Blogs Employment

TUPE transfers: employer's liability for discrimination does not transfer with perpetrator

Friday, 09 February 2024

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has recently found that liability for discrimination claims does not transfer under TUPE in cases where the perpetrator's employment transfers, but the claimant's does not.

TUPE transfers: employer's liability for discrimination does not transfer with perpetrator

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Age discrimination claim fails despite unfair change to Long Term Incentive Plan

Friday, 09 February 2024

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) considered a case where a parent company made changes to a Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) which excluded former employees who had already retired.

Age discrimination claim fails despite unfair change to Long Term Incentive Plan

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Government launches consultation on re-introducing Employment Tribunal fees

Friday, 09 February 2024

The Government has launched a consultation on a proposal to introduce a fee of £55 for all Employment Tribunal claims and appeals.

Government launches consultation on re-introducing Employment Tribunal fees

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Top 10 tips for effective complex complaints handling in schools

Thursday, 08 February 2024

Since the pandemic, many schools and academy trusts have seen an exponential growth in parental complaints which can be complex and protracted in nature. In response to this, we present our Top 10 Tips for handling parental complaints.

Top 10 tips for effective complex complaints handling in schools

Articles & Blogs Higher Education

Family-friendly rights - Employment law update for higher education institutions

Wednesday, 07 February 2024

As we step into 2024, universities are gearing up for new family-friendly rights that are set to come into force over the next few months. These changes aim to create a more supportive and inclusive workplace for employees with family responsibilities.

Family-friendly rights - Employment law update for higher education institutions

Articles & Blogs Employment

Job applicant with stammer did not suffer discrimination during recruitment process

Thursday, 01 February 2024

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has found in favour of an employer accused of disability discrimination during a recruitment exercise.

Job applicant with stammer did not suffer discrimination during recruitment process

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Gender critical university professor was discriminated against for her views

Thursday, 01 February 2024

In a first instance decision, the Employment Tribunal has upheld a claim for discrimination, harassment and victimisation relating to an employee's protected gender critical beliefs.

Gender critical university professor was discriminated against for her views

Articles & Blogs Employment

External job applicant blocked from bringing whistleblowing claim

Thursday, 01 February 2024

The Employment Appeal Tribunal has found that an external job applicant was not a 'worker' for the purposes of whistleblowing protection. This meant the Tribunal had no jurisdiction to hear her claim.

External job applicant blocked from bringing whistleblowing claim

Employment law changes ahead

Thursday, 01 February 2024

As the new year gets underway, we have looked at some of the key employment law developments anticipated in 2024.

Articles & Blogs Independent Schools

The Protect Duty - are you prepared?

Thursday, 01 February 2024

The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, or so called Protect Duty, was mentioned by King Charles III in his 2023 King's Speech, meaning that it is on the Government's to-do list for the next session.

Articles & Blogs Independent Schools

Gender Questioning Guidance - what does this mean for schools?

Thursday, 01 February 2024

Following the publication of the long awaited DfE guidance on 19 December 2023, we consider what the guidance says and what this means for schools supporting gender questioning children.

Gender Questioning Guidance - what does this mean for schools?

Articles & Blogs Employment

Employment Appeal Tribunal finds individual working through service company was not a worker

Friday, 26 January 2024

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has found that an individual working through a service company was neither an employee, nor a worker, in employment law.

Employment Appeal Tribunal finds individual working through service company was not a worker

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