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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.

Employment law changes ahead

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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.

The Protect Duty - are you prepared?

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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?

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Stop Press: Government will introduce a pro-rata mechanism for part-year and irregular-hours workers' holiday entitlement

Wednesday, 15 November 2023

Significant regulation change is coming regarding Working Time Regulations for part-year and irregular hours workers.

Stop Press: Government will introduce a pro-rata mechanism for part-year and irregular-hours workers' holiday entitlement

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A reminder for schools to be alert to Copyright Infringement

Friday, 03 November 2023

How schools may inadvertently find themselves facing a claim for copyright infringement and what you should be aware of to avoid this.

A reminder for schools to be alert to Copyright Infringement

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What are the recent warning signs for schools boards' governance?

Friday, 03 November 2023

How can schools position themselves to ensure they carry out their fundamental governance responsibilities?

What are the recent warning signs for schools boards' governance?

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Tackling Employee Sickness Absence: Insights from the CIPD Survey 2023

Friday, 03 November 2023

A look at what schools can take away from the latest Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development report on Health and wellbeing at work

Tackling Employee Sickness Absence: Insights from the CIPD Survey 2023

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Public Benefit in Charity Law

Thursday, 29 June 2023

The Supreme Court's pragmatic judgment in a recent case provides clarification on rules for charity business rate relief.

Public Benefit in Charity Law

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Litigation Changes Ahead

Thursday, 29 June 2023

From 1 October 2023, the amount that a successful litigant can recover from the unsuccessful one will be limited by the introduction of a new fixed recoverable costs regime which will apply to most claims worth £10,000-100,000.

Litigation Changes Ahead

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Government Response to IICSA

Thursday, 29 June 2023

The Government has now published its long-awaited response to the final report of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse.

Government Response to IICSA

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Supporting Pupils with Autism

Thursday, 29 June 2023

The National Autistic Society (NAS) published their Education Report in May 2023.

Supporting Pupils with Autism

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ISI Inspections

Thursday, 29 June 2023

ISI published its new framework in April 2023, explaining that it will apply to all inspections from September 2023 onwards.

ISI Inspections

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Keeping Children Safe in Education

Thursday, 29 June 2023

The Department for Education (DfE) published the revised version of the statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE 2023) in June.

Keeping Children Safe in Education

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Artificial Intelligence and Employment Law

Thursday, 29 June 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a reality for an increasing number of employers within the education sector. Naseem Nabi considers the potential impact of AI in the context of employment and equality law.

Artificial Intelligence and Employment Law