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Housing Case Law - September 2022
29/09/22
Our team of housing specialists summarises the latest cases and court decisions in one practical update, so you can devote more time to supporting your tenants.
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Consultation on administrative controls process for public sector exits
27/09/22
HM Treasury has opened a consultation on its proposals for an expanded approvals process for high value employee exits and special severance payments and additional reporting requirements, in relevant parts of the public sector
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Social media management – our top tips for employers
21/09/22
Employers need to come up with robust social media policies and measures to protect their employees. We give some key tips in terms of the risks and issues employers face and what good policies and procedures can do to mitigate them.
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Supreme Court provides clarity on the statutory holiday entitlements of part-year workers
08/09/22
In Harpur Trust v Brazel, the Supreme Court upheld the previous decisions on the statutory holiday entitlement of a part-year worker who is employed (or ‘under contract’) during non-working periods and how much holiday pay they should receive.
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Covid-19 Public Inquiry: What you can expect from Module 2
07/09/22
The Covid-19 Inquiry has opened its second investigation, Module 2, which is primarily focussed on the decisions made by the UK and devolved governments. Learn about the scope, timeframe and how we can help in our insight.
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Getting to grips with the new Patient Safety Incident Response Framework
05/09/22
The new PSIRF replaces the 2015 Serious Incident Framework and governs the investigation of patient safety incidents in NHS-funded healthcare. It represents a ‘sea change’ in how the NHS responds to incidents, to achieve learning and improvement.
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NHS Resolution publishes report on first year of clinical negligence claims in general practice
01/09/22
NHS Resolution’s analysis of data for the first year of the Clinical Negligence Scheme for General Practice has identified that quicker and more accurate diagnosis and improved prescribing processes could result in better patient outcomes.
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Top tips on preparing a blue light site for disposal
30/08/22
There is a drive in emergency services to sell under-utilised buildings and reinvest into modern, flexible workplaces and front-line provision, which can result in a range of legal and site issues. Be well prepared with our top tips for site disposal.
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Recent case law on gender critical beliefs
09/08/22
There have been three recent high-profile decisions involving claimants who allege they had been discriminated against, harassed and victimised because of their ‘gender critical beliefs’. Find out what this means for employers in our insight.
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High Court injunction preventing employees being ‘fired and rehired’ overturned by Court of Appeal
04/08/22
The Court of Appeal held that the High Court was wrong to impose a permanent injunction against Tesco to prevent it from dismissing and re-engaging a group of staff. Learn more about the decision and the practical consequences for UK employers.
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The two reforms housing practitioners need to have on their radar
28/07/22
The Government has proposed two new bills relating to housing. As they are being discussed in parliament in the current session, find out what to expect from the reforms and our view on how they might work in practice.
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Covid-19 Public Inquiry: Everything you need to know following the Chair’s opening statement
26/07/22
The Chair of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry set out how the Inquiry is going to function, including the breakdown of its first three ‘modules’. Find out what each module, Core Participant status and the costs protocol mean in practice.