European court rules that upper age of 35 for applicant police officers is lawful
19/12/16
This case will be of interest to all emergency services employers who, to a greater or lesser extent, rely on their staff maintaining a certain level of physical fitness.
Changes to the Housing Act notices and mandatory claims - are you up to speed?
01/12/16
NoSP, ground for possession and evicting persons disqualified from renting are all changes being introduced on 1 December 2016 that will affect both private and social landlords.
Tighter rules on tax for off-payroll workers in the public sector
01/12/16
An insight into an announcement from the Autumn statement on ''off-payroll'' workers in the NHS.
No requirement for workers to request rest breaks
22/11/16
A worker can bring a claim for an employer’s failure to provide rest breaks.
The CQC and your estate – making sure you’re compliant
26/09/16
A look at 5 questions the CQC asks to ensure you're compliant.
CCGs in successful court application to lift an automatic suspension under the public contracts regulations
14/09/16
An insight into the implications from the case of Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust v NHS Swale Clinical Commissioning Group & Anor [2016] EWHC 1393 (TCC) (27 May 2016).
Sale and leaseback - key considerations
09/09/16
The number of sale and leaseback transactions involving primary care premises has increased over recent years and is currently at an exponential rate of growth.
Preventing Muslim employee from wearing hijab was unlawful discrimination
27/07/16
In the case of Bougnaoui v Micropole SA the Advocate General of the CJEU advised that the dismissal of a Muslim employee for refusing not to wear her hijab when visiting clients was direct discrimination on grounds of religious belief.
Cannabis factories and suspended orders
25/07/16
Two recent Court of Appeal cases have created quite a stir on the issue of whether or not a possession order should be suspended, despite the judge not believing the tenant’s evidence at the trial.
Partnership disputes - minimising risks and costs
20/07/16
Partners in general practice tend to have close working relationships but the pressures of general practice