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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 Charities

Charities Bill Receives Royal Assent

Monday, 28 February 2022

The Charities Bill received Royal Assent on 24 February 2022 and passed into law as the Charities Act 2022.

Charities Bill Receives Royal Assent
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Articles & Blogs Divorce & Family Private Client

Our Family Lawyers Support the #BreaktheBias Campaign

Friday, 25 February 2022

8 March 2022 marks International Women's Day. This year, the IWD organisation's campaign focuses on 'breaking the bias' when it comes to the issue of gender stereotyping.

Our Family Lawyers Support the #BreaktheBias Campaign
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Articles & Blogs Employment

TV Presenter Not an Employee Under IR35

Friday, 25 February 2022

An individual’s employment status for tax determines the taxes they pay. Individuals who avoid income tax and National insurance by supplying services through an intermediary in order to disguise their employment status, are targeted under a set of rules.

TV Presenter Not an Employee Under IR35
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Wide ACAS Settlement Wording Held to Be Effective Waiver of Future Claims

Friday, 25 February 2022

A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal decision has held that a claim brought after a COT3 settlement had been signed was covered by drafted waiver clause, which covered all future claims arising directly or indirectly out of the claimant's employment.

Wide ACAS Settlement Wording Held to Be Effective Waiver of Future Claims
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Articles & Blogs Employment

COVID Mandatory Self-Isolation Ends - What Does This Mean for Employers?

Friday, 25 February 2022

From 24 February 2022, mandatory self-isolation for people who test positive for COVID in England has ended and whilst this is seen as helpful to businesses, some staff may be feeling nervous about the change and how it might impact on them personally.

COVID Mandatory Self-Isolation Ends - What Does This Mean for Employers?
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Agency Workers' Right to Be Notified of Vacancies Does Not Include Right to Apply

Friday, 25 February 2022

In a recent case the Court of Appeal has determined that Regulation 13 of the Agency Workers Regulations 2010 only gives agency workers the right to be notified of vacancies, and does not encompass the right to apply for the position.

Agency Workers' Right to Be Notified of Vacancies Does Not Include Right to Apply
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Articles & Blogs Independent Schools

Visas for Modern Foreign Language Assistants - Are They Eligible?

Friday, 25 February 2022

Since Brexit and the end of freedom of movement, many schools have struggled to fill Language Assistant vacancies, but can the immigration system help them?

Visas for Modern Foreign Language Assistants - Are They Eligible?
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Articles & Blogs Independent Schools

Data Breaches - What Can Schools Do to Minimise the Risk?

Friday, 25 February 2022

We are seeing more schools get in touch because they are concerned that they have suffered a data breach.

Data Breaches - What Can Schools Do to Minimise the Risk?
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Articles & Blogs Independent Schools

KCSIE 2022 - What Are the Proposed Changes?

Friday, 25 February 2022

On 11 January 2022 the DfE launched a consultation to seek views on its proposed changes to Keeping children safe in education 2022.

KCSIE 2022 - What Are the Proposed Changes?
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Articles & Blogs Independent Schools

Ukraine Crisis - Legal Implications and Considerations for UK Schools

Friday, 25 February 2022

The rapidly developing crisis in Eastern Europe is a cause for concern on many levels.

Ukraine Crisis - Legal Implications and Considerations for UK Schools
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Articles & Blogs Higher Education Procurement

Transforming Procurement - What Can Universities Expect?

Tuesday, 22 February 2022

The Green Paper on Transforming Procurement promises simplification of the procurement rules for universities, as well as generating social value and ensuring value for money.

Transforming Procurement - What Can Universities Expect?
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Articles & Blogs Data Protection Higher Education Information Law

Online Safety Bill Makes Its Journey Through to Parliament

Tuesday, 22 February 2022

The use of social media networks and video sharing platforms has exploded over the last decade, resulting in the introduction by the UK Government of the revolutionary Online Safety Bill (OSB).

Online Safety Bill Makes Its Journey Through to Parliament
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Articles & Blogs Data Protection Higher Education Information Law

Data Protection - What's New and Upcoming? February 2022 Roundup

Tuesday, 22 February 2022

Over recent years the public has become more aware of data protection rights, and we have seen increased claims for damages. However, two recent cases indicate that, despite the rise in data breach claims, the courts will take a pragmatic approach.

Data Protection - What's New and Upcoming? February 2022 Roundup
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Articles & Blogs Academies & MATs

How Should a Disciplinary and Grievance Panel Arrive at Their Conclusions?

Monday, 21 February 2022

Our Narrow Quay HR consultants take a look at some of the areas to consider when managing a hearing and when HR support can be helpful.

How Should a Disciplinary and Grievance Panel Arrive at Their Conclusions?
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Pimlico Plumbers Holiday Pay Case Judgment Amended by Court of Appeal

Friday, 18 February 2022

A significant holiday pay case involving a worker who had been denied the right to paid holiday during his employment has had its judgment amended by the Court of Appeal.

Pimlico Plumbers Holiday Pay Case Judgment Amended by Court of Appeal
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