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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 Employment

April 2025 minimum wage increases confirmed

Friday, 08 November 2024

New National Living Wage (NLW) and National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates will come into force from April 2025

April 2025 minimum wage increases confirmed
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Government considering introduction of an office of the whistleblower

Friday, 08 November 2024

The Government has confirmed it is exploring the establishment of a new body to ensure whistleblowers are properly protected, and their complaints effectively addressed.

Government considering introduction of an office of the whistleblower
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Articles & Blogs Employment

EAT clarifies scope of maternity leave redundancy protections

Friday, 08 November 2024

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) ruled that enhanced redundancy protection under Regulation 10 does not apply where n no actual vacancy exists.

EAT clarifies scope of maternity leave redundancy protections
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Tackling tax non-compliance in the umbrella company market

Friday, 08 November 2024

In the Autumn 2024 Budget, the Government announced measures to combat tax non-compliance in the umbrella company market.

Tackling tax non-compliance in the umbrella company market
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Articles & Blogs Procurement Public Sector

Understanding the new Procurement Act 2023: What suppliers need to know - Part 2

Monday, 04 November 2024

The Procurement Act 2023 (the Act) introduces a range of reforms aimed at simplifying and enhancing transparency in the procurement process, which should be good news for suppliers.

Understanding the new Procurement Act 2023: What suppliers need to know - Part 2
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Articles & Blogs Charities Employment

Whistleblowing protections and charity trustees

Friday, 01 November 2024

In a recent decision, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has examined the application of whistleblowing protection to charity trustees.

Whistleblowing protections and charity trustees
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Acas updates its sexual harassment guidance in light of new duty

Friday, 01 November 2024

On 26 October 2024, the new duty on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent workplace sexual harassment took effect. Acas has now updated its sexual harassment guidance to take account of the new law.

Acas updates its sexual harassment guidance in light of new duty
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Articles & Blogs Employment

Fire and re-hire: Government revives draft order on increased protective awards for failure to follow statutory Code of Practice

Friday, 01 November 2024

From 20 January 2025, tribunals will have the power to adjust protective awards by up to 25% where the statutory Code of Practice on dismissal and re-engagement has not been followed.

Fire and re-hire: government revives draft order on increased protective awards for failure to follow statutory Code of Practice
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Articles & Blogs Employment

The Employment Rights Bill 2024 in depth: putting out the flames on fire and re-hire

Friday, 01 November 2024

As employers navigate evolving workforce expectations and business demands, the Employment Rights Bill 2024 (Bill) proposes critical changes to 'fire and rehire' practices.

The Employment Rights Bill 2024 in depth: putting out the flames on fire and re-hire
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Articles & Blogs Healthcare

Staffing pitfalls arising on the closure of a care home and the transfer of its service users and care workers to a third party

Thursday, 31 October 2024

The EAT have examined the consequences of transferring care workers with privately and Local Authority funded service users to new providers following closure of a care home and employment liabilities that may transfer if TUPE Regulations are engaged.

Staffing pitfalls arising on the closure of a care home and the transfer of its service users and care workers to a third party
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Articles & Blogs Healthcare

Rebuilding trust - what does the CQC have planned?

Thursday, 31 October 2024

The Care Roadshow South 2024 and Healthcare Summit 2024 both provided many insights into recent sector developments - most notably on the CQC developments and what providers can anticipate as CQC attempts to rebuild trust with the sector and the public.

Rebuilding trust - what does the CQC have planned?
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Articles & Blogs Healthcare

Navigating the new Employment Rights Bill

Thursday, 31 October 2024

The Employment Rights Bill is the flagship proposal by the new Government promising to 'make work pay'. The Bill outlines the most significant and far-reaching changes to employment law for decades.

Navigating the new Employment Rights Bill
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Articles & Blogs Healthcare

Key Issues that may invalidate buildings insurance over GP surgery premises

Thursday, 31 October 2024

It is important that insurance cover for your premises remains valid. Failure to obtain correct cover may invalidate your insurance, resulting in financial loss in the event of building damage. We outline common scenarios in which this can occur.

Key Issues that may invalidate buildings insurance over GP surgery premises
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Articles & Blogs Private Client

Key takeaways for Private Clients from the first Budget of the new Labour Government

Wednesday, 30 October 2024

Impact on Private Clients: Increased Taxes on Inheritance, Capital Gains, and Domicile Rules

Key takeaways for Private Clients from the first Budget of the new Labour Government
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Articles & Blogs Independent Schools

Recent guidance on VAT on school fees - Latest updates from HMRC

Wednesday, 30 October 2024

VAT on school fees may have been announced on 29 July, but further guidance which was issued by HMRC on 10 October has already been adjusted several times - and may continue to be updated before the final legislation on or shortly after 30 October.

Recent guidance on VAT on school fees - the party continues…
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