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Statutory Pay Entitlements Due to Rise in April 2022

Friday, 10 December 2021

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) recently published a list of the proposed Benefit and Pension rates for 2022 to 2023.

Statutory Pay Entitlements Due to Rise in April 2022

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Employers Urged to Support Those Experiencing Menopause at Work

Friday, 10 December 2021

The Minister for Employment has called on employers to strengthen the support offered to employees suffering serious menopause symptoms.

Employers Urged to Support Those Experiencing Menopause at Work

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New Guidance for Disability Discrimination Claims After McDonald's Case

Friday, 10 December 2021

The impact of a condition on a person's ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities must be assessed objectively in disability discrimination claims.

New Guidance for Disability Discrimination Claims After McDonald's Case

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Increased Compensation in Maternity Discrimination Case - After Employer Fails to Follow ACAS Code

Friday, 10 December 2021

Where a Claimant brings a successful Tribunal claim involving a disciplinary or grievance process, any compensation may be increased by up to 25%.

Increased Compensation in Maternity Discrimination Case - After Employer Fails to Follow ACAS Code

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Call for Evidence Could Spark a Potential Shake-Up for Umbrella Companies

Friday, 10 December 2021

The Government has announced a call for evidence on the umbrella company market. Umbrella companies need to be aware of what the review could mean for their operations.

Call for Evidence Could Spark a Potential Shake-Up for Umbrella Companies

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Staff Participating in Industrial Action Protected From Detriment

Thursday, 09 December 2021

All schools that have recently embarked on strategic staffing projects including restructures, payscale reviews and particularly TPS projects, will be aware of how active the teaching trade unions are...

Staff Participating in Industrial Action Protected From Detriment

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IR35 - Everything Independent Schools Need to Know

Thursday, 09 December 2021

Independent schools have been affected by the new IR35 regulations (also known as 'Off-Payroll regulations') since 6 April 2021.

IR35 - Everything Independent Schools Need to Know

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Top Tips for Managing Your School's Reputation

Thursday, 09 December 2021

A school's reputation is one of its key assets and something that governors must take reasonable steps to protect.

Top Tips for Managing Your School's Reputation

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Stay GDPR Compliant - Data Protection Considerations for Your School

Thursday, 09 December 2021

When the pandemic hit in early 2020, moving lessons and other work online quickly was essential. But the speed at which this happened means some shortcuts might have been taken in respect of information security and other data protection considerations.

Stay GDPR Compliant - Data Protection Considerations for Your School

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Is Your School Up-To-Speed With the Latest Safeguarding Updates?

Thursday, 09 December 2021

Since routine inspections resumed in September 2021, both Ofsted and ISI have focussed on the assessment of the commitment to and teaching of RSE and on how schools address safeguarding issues relating to peer on peer sexual violence and harassment.

Is Your School Up-To-Speed With the Latest Safeguarding Updates?

Work From Home Guidance Re-Introduced Under COVID-19 Plan B in England

Thursday, 09 December 2021

After rising speculation, the Prime Minister has announced 'Plan B' restrictions for England, which will come into force over the coming week in an effort to slow down the transmission of the Omicron COVID-19 variant.

Work From Home Guidance Re-Introduced Under COVID-19 Plan B in England

Divorce, Family Businesses and Charities - The Case of Bill and Melinda Gates

Wednesday, 08 December 2021

Divorce is an emotional and challenging process involving major life changes. When a divorce involves high net worth individuals, the situation can become more complex, particularly where there are family businesses and/or charities that are co-owned.

Divorce, Family Businesses and Charities - The Case of Bill and Melinda Gates

A Reminder to Act Reasonably in Financial Remedy Proceedings

Wednesday, 08 December 2021

In a recent divorce case , Mostyn J has made costs orders against both parties for acting unreasonably throughout proceedings.

A Reminder to Act Reasonably in Financial Remedy Proceedings

Will I Be Compensated if I Am Excluded From a Shared Home?

Monday, 06 December 2021

A recent Court of Appeal case shows compensation may be awarded to a joint owner of a holiday home for loss of opportunity if they are prevented from accessing the property by their co-owner.

Will I Be Compensated if I Am Excluded From a Shared Home?

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Striking Pilots Protected From Detriment Following Participation in Industrial Action

Friday, 03 December 2021

The Employment Appeal Tribunal confirmed in Ryanair DAC v Morais that employees subjected to a detriment following their participation in industrial action were protected under the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (TULRCA).

Striking Pilots Protected From Detriment Following Participation in Industrial Action

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