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National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage Increases for April 2022

Thursday, 24 March 2022

The Government has announced its annual increases to the National Living Wage (NLW) for workers aged 23 and over, and National Minimum Wage (NMW) for workers aged 22 and under. The changes will come into effect on 1 April 2022.

National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage Increases for April 2022

Articles & Blogs Employment

Home Office Publishes Two Updated Codes of Practice for Employers

Thursday, 24 March 2022

The Home Office has published two new codes of practice for employers on preventing illegal working, and avoiding discrimination while preventing illegal working.

Immigration - Home Office Publishes Two Updated Codes of Practice for Employers

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Mandatory Vaccination Revoked in Health and Social Care Sectors

Thursday, 24 March 2022

Following the recent Government consultation, regulations revoking the requirement for mandatory COVID vaccinations in the Health and Social Care sectors are now in force.

Mandatory Vaccination Revoked in Health and Social Care Sectors

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Privacy Notices - What Your Organisation Needs to Know

Tuesday, 22 March 2022

Watch our latest video in which our expert lawyers answer questions on vital data protection law. This time we talk about privacy notices and what key areas your organisation needs to be aware of.

Privacy Notices - What Your Organisation Needs to Know

Is Your Recruitment Agency Protected Against Human Error?

Tuesday, 22 March 2022

Recruitment agencies must ensure that they put in place technical and organisational measures to safeguard personal data.

Is Your Recruitment Agency Protected Against Human Error?

Changes to Right to Work Checks from 6 April 2022

Tuesday, 22 March 2022

From 6 April 2022 there were important changes to the way universities and other employers conduct right to work checks, as well as the documents employers can accept as evidence that job applicants and employees can work in the UK.

Changes to Right to Work Checks from 6 April 2022

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Property Law Update - Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022

Monday, 21 March 2022

As the conflict in Ukraine continues into its fourth week with no signs that a ceasefire is imminent, western governments have been stepping up their sanctions in an attempt to cause damage to the Russian economy and its oligarchs.

Property Law Update - Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022

Articles & Blogs Academies & MATs

Are You Considering a Merger of Your Multi Academy Trust?

Friday, 18 March 2022

We are seeing a steep rise in the number of multi academy trusts (MATs) looking to merge with another MAT.

Are You Considering a Merger of Your Multi Academy Trust?

Don't Miss the Deadline of 31 March to File Your Divorce Petition

Friday, 18 March 2022

In recent years, the courts have been moving away from the traditional paper-form divorce petitions towards a more efficient online service. This has enabled individuals and their lawyers to file divorce petitions via an online portal.

Don't Miss the Deadline of 31 March to File Your Divorce Petition

Articles & Blogs Employment

Resignation, Bonus and Payment and Lieu of Notice

Thursday, 17 March 2022

Will a pay in lieu of notice (PILON) clause exercised after an employee has already resigned, change a resignation into a dismissal?

Resignation, Bonus and Payment and Lieu of Notice

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Gender Imbalance Found in Flexible Working for Caregivers

Thursday, 17 March 2022

New research by Business in the Community and Ipsos highlights experiences and attitudes about combining paid work with care, showing that caring responsibilities disproportionately limit women's career progression.

Gender Imbalance Found in Flexible Working for Caregivers

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Living With COVID Strategy - What Changes Are Coming Into Effect?

Thursday, 17 March 2022

The transition from compulsory to advisory self-isolation marks a key shift in the Government's COVID-19 response. However, it is not the only important change employers should note.

Living With COVID Strategy - What Changes Are Coming Into Effect?

Articles & Blogs Employment

Court of Appeal Determines 'Irreducible Minimum of Obligation' Not a Prerequisite of Worker Status

Friday, 11 March 2022

The 'irreducible minimum' is a phrase coined in order to describe the three central factors which will generally determine whether an employment relationship exists between two parties - personal service, control and mutuality of obligation.

Court of Appeal Determines 'Irreducible Minimum of Obligation' Not a Prerequisite of Worker Status

Should Long COVID Be Treated as a Disability?

Friday, 11 March 2022

The head of employment policy at the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) suggests employers should treat staff suffering from long COVID as disabled. what does this mean for employers?

Should Long COVID Be Treated as a Disability?

Personal Emails Sent from General Business Enquiries Account Not Private or Confidential

Friday, 11 March 2022

In the case of Brake and another v Guy and others, the Court of Appeal has found an employee's personal emails sent from a general business enquiries account could not reasonably be expected to remain private or confidential.

Personal Emails Sent from General Business Enquiries Account Not Private or Confidential

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