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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update - Are Employers Failing to Implement Social Distancing Rules?

Friday, 12 February 2021

It has been reported that since the early stages of the pandemic in March 2020, almost 5,600 COVID-19 related reports were made to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update - Are Employers Failing to Implement Social Distancing Rules?

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Employer Failed to Show 'All Reasonable Steps' Had Been Taken to Prevent Harassment

Friday, 12 February 2021

The recent case of Allay v Gehlen is a useful reminder of the considerations involved when an employer seeks to defend a claim resulting from the otherwise unlawful discriminatory actions of an employee.

Employer Failed to Show 'All Reasonable Steps' Had Been Taken to Prevent Harassment

What Are the Latest Updates to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Testing?

Friday, 12 February 2021

On 28 January 2021, Public Health England (PHE) updated its 'Stay at Home' guidance for households with possible or confirmed coronavirus infection.

What Are the Latest Updates to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Testing?

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Is the European Union Trying to Get Round its Own Rules on Batch Testing?

Wednesday, 10 February 2021

Many in the pharma sector had wanted closer ties and mutual recognition between the UK and EU in the Trade and Co-Operation Agreement.

Is the European Union Trying to Get Round its Own Rules on Batch Testing?

Vaccine Supplies - Why the Criticism?

Wednesday, 10 February 2021

Pharma has been hitting mainstream news for a while now, with people taking great interest in the vaccine development and roll-outs.

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Public Sector Exit Pay Cap - What Does it Mean for Schools and Academies?

Tuesday, 09 February 2021

The Government first intended to introduce a cap on public sector exit payments in 2015. However, nothing came into effect until November 2020 when the Restriction of Public Sector Exit Payments Regulations 2020 (the Regulations) came into force.

Public Sector Exit Pay Cap - What Does it Mean for Schools and Academies?

Brexit - Do Recruitment Businesses Need to Appoint an EU Representative?

Tuesday, 09 February 2021

The GDPR no longer has effect in the UK. Instead, recruitment businesses will need to comply with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. However, you may still need to continue to comply with the EU GDPR and appoint an EU representative.

Brexit - Do Recruitment Businesses Need to Appoint an EU Representative?

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Are You Thinking of Terminating a Contract Early?

Tuesday, 09 February 2021

Due to the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) and the uncertainty created for the supply of services to schools, we have recently been working with a number of schools and academy trusts on termination clauses within their contracts.

Are You Thinking of Terminating a Contract Early?

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How to Conclude a Consultation and Determine Your Admission Arrangements for September 2022

Tuesday, 09 February 2021

All admission authorities must formally determine the admission arrangements for all of their schools for the 2022 intake by 28 February 2021.

How to Conclude a Consultation and Determine Your Admission Arrangements for September 2022

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Academies Funding - Updated DfE Model Funding Agreement Documentation

Monday, 08 February 2021

In September 2020, we wrote to you explaining the reasons why and the circumstances in which you might consider updating your Funding Agreement documentation to the Department for Education's (the DfE) latest model.

Academies Funding - Updated DfE Model Funding Agreement Documentation

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How to Handle Disability Discrimination Claims in Schools

Monday, 08 February 2021

In this article, we set out some practical tips for dealing with disability discrimination claims so that you can act swiftly and effectively should you find your school on the receiving end of a claim.

How to Handle Disability Discrimination Claims in Schools

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Allegation Required Clear Wording to Amount to Protected Act Under Equality Act

Friday, 05 February 2021

The Employment Appeal Tribunal recently upheld a tribunal's decision that the unclear wording used in an employee's written grievance was insufficient to amount to a protected act for her victimisation claim under the Equality Act 2010 ("EqA 2010").

Allegation Required Clear Wording to Amount to Protected Act Under Equality Act

New Reference Periods for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS)

Friday, 05 February 2021

The legal framework extending the CJRS until April 2021 has been issued in the form of a new Treasury Directive. The Directive covers the CJRS from 1 February 2021 to 30 April 2021.

New Reference Periods for the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS)

Landlords to Pharmacy Tenants - An Important Reminder

Friday, 05 February 2021

Pharmacies provide an essential service to patients and are often also an important source of income for many practices. However, the coronavirus pandemic has led many pharmacies to reconsider their business models and the spaces they need to operate.

Landlords to Pharmacy Tenants - An Important Reminder

Data Protection Considerations Following the End of the Brexit Transition Period

Thursday, 04 February 2021

Data protection law has been in a state of flux over the past few years with the introduction of the GDPR, the new Data Protection Act and the additional uncertainty caused by Brexit.

Data Protection Considerations Following the End of the Brexit Transition Period

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