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Holiday pay and unlawful deductions
06/10/23
Our experts outline the impact that the Supreme Court judgment on the case of Chief Constable of Police Service of Northern Ireland v Agnew will have on employers across the UK.
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Energy Efficiency Update: EPC Targets Scrapped but new targets for RPs expected
04/10/23
The government has scrapped the requirement for all new private rental properties to have an EPC rating of C, but the government is still committed to launching a consultation on MEES in the social housing sector in early 2024.
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Gas safety testing: Key updates RPs need to consider
27/09/23
In the recent Insight Report 15 the Housing Ombudsman Service has highlighted two conclusions relating to social landlords’ handling of gas safety testing. In this insight we outline the key themes and learnings from the insights shared by HOS.
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Housing Case Law – September 2023
27/09/23
Our monthly Housing Case Law brings you a roundup of the latest cases and court decisions in one practical update.
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Atypical workers to be given new right to request predictable terms
26/09/23
The Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act 2023 has became law. This insight outlines what employers need be aware of before it comes into force.
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Minimum service levels during strike action – the proposals for hospital services
21/09/23
In this insight, we summarise the minimum service level proposals and what they may mean for employers of staff working in hospital services, if they go on to become law.
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Deaths in Custody: Key themes from two recent reports
20/09/23
In the insight our experts outline the key themes and learnings from two recent reports.
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The latest on RAAC and what it means for RPs and local authorities
08/09/23
RAAC (Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete) has caused significant disruption to the start of the new school year with over 100 schools having to shut this week. RAAC now poses a similar threat to Registered Providers and local authorities.
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Unsafe cladding and design defects: ‘replace now, claim later’
08/09/23
In a ground-breaking development, the Court of Appeal has delivered a game-changing policy directive with far-reaching implications for the construction industry.
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Minimum service levels during strike action – the proposed ‘reasonable steps’ Code of Practice
06/09/23
The government has opened a consultation on the draft statutory Code of Practice which sets out the steps a trade union should take to be compliant with the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act. We summarise what it means for employers.
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Government proposes changes to police misconduct proceedings - the “easy” route to dismiss police officers?
05/09/23
In this insight, we summarise the impact of the proposed vetting and disciplinary procedures changes for police forces.
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Housing Case Law – July and August 2023
22/08/23
Our monthly Housing Case Law brings you a roundup of the latest cases and court decisions in one practical update.