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Home Office provides new restrictions on passing immigration fees to sponsored workers

Friday, 10 January 2025

Employers sponsoring skilled worker visa applicants must ensure compliance with new restrictions on passing on certain immigration-related costs to sponsored employees.

Home Office provides new restrictions on passing immigration fees to sponsored workers

Articles & Blogs Employment

Tribunal erred in failing to address race discrimination allegation

Friday, 10 January 2025

In a recent case, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has highlighted the importance of addressing all issues identified in a list of issues, including those not originally pleaded.

Tribunal erred in failing to address race discrimination allegation

Articles & Blogs Employment

Key employment law developments for early 2025

Friday, 10 January 2025

In 2025, employers face important changes to employment law, including enhanced penalties for failure to collectively consult, increased staffing costs, and the implementation of neonatal leave and pay. Employers should act now to prepare for change.

Key employment law developments for early 2025

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Reflecting on the Charity Commission inquiry report on The Captain Tom Foundation - what are the key lessons for the sector?

Wednesday, 08 January 2025

The Charity Commission's recent inquiry report into The Captain Tom Foundation, the findings of which have been widely reported in the news, found repeated instances of misconduct and mismanagement.

Reflecting on the Charity Commission inquiry report on The Captain Tom Foundation - what are the key lessons for the sector?

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Immigration Law Update for Charities - what do you need to be aware of?

Wednesday, 08 January 2025

Tom Brett Young, VWV Partner and Head of Immigration, recently provided an immigration update to the Charity Law Association and here summarises some of the recent changes charities should be aware of.

Immigration Law Update for Charities - what do you need to be aware of?

An Overview of the Covid-19 Inquiry – Module 8 and Its Potential Impact on Schools

Friday, 03 January 2025

In response to the unprecedented challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, the UK Government has launched a comprehensive inquiry into its handling of the crisis.

An Overview of the Covid-19 Inquiry – Module 8 and Its Potential Impact on Schools

Articles & Blogs Employment

Tribunal was entitled to refuse hearing postponement despite medical evidence

Friday, 20 December 2024

A Tribunal's refusal to postpone a hearing partway through, highlights the fact-specific nature of balancing fairness for all parties.

Tribunal was entitled to refuse hearing postponement despite medical evidence

Articles & Blogs Employment

EAT confirms employee was dismissed after objecting to TUPE transfer

Friday, 20 December 2024

In a recent decision, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has confirmed that an employee who objected to a TUPE transfer involving a detrimental change in his working conditions was dismissed by the transferor.

EAT confirms employee was dismissed after objecting to TUPE transfer

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EAT finds Tribunal erred in assessing injury to feelings award

Friday, 20 December 2024

A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) decision highlights the importance of accurately assessing injury to feelings awards under the Vento guidelines.

EAT finds Tribunal erred in assessing injury to feelings award

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The case of the partially torn Will - was it sufficient to constitute revocation?

Friday, 20 December 2024

The recent case of Crew v Oakley [2024] EWHC 2847 (Ch) is an important decision by the High Court concerning whether or not the deceased had sufficient mental capacity to make a deathbed revocation of her Will by tearing it in half.

The case of the partially torn Will - was it sufficient to constitute revocation?

Articles & Blogs Academies & MATs

Updated support and intervention guidance

Wednesday, 18 December 2024

Prior to the publication of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill on 17 December 2024, the DfE had already updated its guidance entitled 'Schools Causing Concern' guidance as part of its wider strategy around school improvement and academisation.

Updated support and intervention guidance

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New Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill introduced - what are the implications for academies and maintained schools?

Wednesday, 18 December 2024

The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill (the Bill) was introduced to the House of Commons on 17 December 2024.

New children's wellbeing and schools Bill introduced - what are the implications for academies and maintained schools?

Preparing for the central digital platform: Key updates, supplier actions, and data protection insights under the Procurement Act

Wednesday, 18 December 2024

With the Procurement Act 2023 set to go live on 24 February 2025, the Cabinet Office has been releasing guidance notes to help both contracting authorities and suppliers prepare.

Preparing for the central digital platform: Key updates, supplier actions, and data protection insights under the Procurement Act

Unwrapping the year's Procurement Act updates: Festive facts and gifts

Wednesday, 18 December 2024

Your guide to the Procurement Act 2023 with festive facts, key dates and practical resources for a smooth transition

Unwrapping the year's Procurement Act updates: Festive facts and gifts

Articles & Blogs Healthcare

Do GP practices always have to pass on pay uplifts to salaried GPs?

Monday, 16 December 2024

It may not be as simple as the BMA suggests, and practices may well not be subject to a legal obligation to backdate any pay award, even if funding is notionally provided for them to do so.

Do GP practices always have to pass on pay uplifts to salaried GPs?

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