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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 Healthcare

The Premises Costs Directions 2024 now in force - a step in the right direction?

Friday, 10 May 2024

Several years in the making, The National Health Service (General Medical Services - Premises Costs) Directions 2024 (The 2024 Directions) were published on 9 May 2024.

The Premises Costs Directions 2024 now in force - a step in the right direction?
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New waste separation regulations in Wales - what do GPs need to know?

Friday, 10 May 2024

From 6 April 2024 new waste separation regulations have come into force affecting occupiers of business premises, including GP practices and pharmacies, operating in Wales.

New waste separation regulations in Wales - what do GPs need to know?
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Articles & Blogs Healthcare

Navigating restructures in primary care - a compassionate approach

Friday, 10 May 2024

Restructuring in a primary care setting can be an emotionally challenging experience for both employees and employers, particularly when redundancies are being considered. Here we set out guidance on taking a compassionate approach to a restructure.

Navigating restructures in primary care: a compassionate approach
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Claim missed off list of issues should have been considered by Tribunal

Thursday, 09 May 2024

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has ruled that Tribunals must consider all claims raised by a claimant and should not rely solely on an agreed list of issues.

Claim missed off list of issues should have been considered by Tribunal
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Changes to employer's duty to prevent sexual harassment - technical guidance expected in September 2024

Thursday, 09 May 2024

The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has confirmed that it intends to update its technical guidance to reflect the changes that will be introduced by the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023.

Changes to employer's duty to prevent sexual harassment - technical guidance expected in September 2024
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Discrimination arising from disability - even a minor aspect of treatment can be grounds for a claim

Thursday, 09 May 2024

In a recent case, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has confirmed that even a minor component of the reason for treatment can lead to a claim for discrimination arising from disability.

Discrimination arising from disability - even a minor aspect of treatment can be grounds for a claim
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Government launches call for evidence on reform of fit notes

Friday, 03 May 2024

The Department for Work and Pensions and the Department of Health and Social Care have issued a call for evidence to explore recently announced proposals to reform the fit note process.

Government launches call for evidence on reform of fit notes
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Manipulation of decision-maker irrelevant to whistleblowing detriment claim

Friday, 03 May 2024

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has confirmed that in whistleblowing detriment cases, the Tribunal should not look behind the motive of the decision-maker in order to consider whether a third party was manipulating the situation.

Manipulation of decision-maker irrelevant to whistleblowing detriment claim
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Different types of allowance could be grouped together in holiday pay claim

Friday, 03 May 2024

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has considered how to recover a 'series of deductions' for holiday pay purposes, in light of last year's Supreme Court judgment in the case of Agnew.

Different types of allowance could be grouped together in holiday pay claim
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Articles & Blogs Independent Schools

Are paid governors the future?

Wednesday, 01 May 2024

Economic, demographic and political headwinds are presenting independent schools with a financial challenge to operate efficiently and make good commercial decisions to strengthen their positions.

Are paid governors the future?
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Articles & Blogs Independent Schools

Key employment law changes in place from 6 April 2024

Wednesday, 01 May 2024

A number of new and enhanced employment law rights took effect on 6 April 2024. The changes include the new right to unpaid carer's leave, enhanced redundancy protection for family leave returners, and changes to the flexible working regime.

Key employment law changes in place from 6 April 2024
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Articles & Blogs Independent Schools

Is your school's catering contract a 'prime cut' or a 'turkey twizzler'?

Wednesday, 01 May 2024

If done well, the outsourcing of catering provision allows schools to benefit from expertly-run catering facilities, delivering the highest standards of produce and service.

Is your school's catering contract a 'prime cut' or a 'turkey twizzler'?
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Articles & Blogs Independent Schools

New guidance for mobile phone use in schools

Wednesday, 01 May 2024

The DfE published guidance in February 2024 to help schools develop and implement policies to prohibit mobile phone use, along with other similar smart technologies, as part of a plan to "minimise disruption and improve behaviour in classrooms".

New guidance for mobile phone use in schools
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Articles & Blogs Independent Schools

Changes to legal duties on schools regarding pupil registration and attendance

Wednesday, 01 May 2024

The law entitles every child of compulsory school age to an efficient, full-time education suitable to their age, aptitude, and any special educational need they may have.

Changes to legal duties on schools regarding pupil registration and attendance
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Lack of protection against detriment for taking part in industrial action breaches human rights

Thursday, 25 April 2024

The Supreme Court has confirmed that the lack of statutory protection against detriment for participating in industrial action breaches the right of freedom of assembly under article 11 European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR).

Lack of protection against detriment for taking part in industrial action breaches human rights
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