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When is an employer legally responsible for sexual assaults (and other types of criminal activity or negligence) committed by work placement students?
Employers are only responsible for the negligent or wrongful actions of others if there is a relationship between the parties and it is...
06/10/23
Challenges faced by independent brewers: a call to action
As we navigate the post-pandemic landscape, it is crucial that we address the concerns surrounding the future of independent brewers. The...
06/10/23
Stranger than fiction: A HS2 free round-up of the last few weeks in planning
The truth may or may not be stranger than fiction, but party conference season certainly is! This post is a round-up of some of the more...
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UK NSI: a reminder of why it’s so important for investors
The UK National Security and Investment (NSI) regime came into full force on 4 January 2022 and is in its most simple form is designed to...
05/10/23
Menopause: What the latest CIPD survey shows
A recent CIPD/YouGov survey of 2,100 working women aged between 40 and 60 revealed that 27% who have experienced menopausal symptoms said...
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Breaking: Supreme Court demolishes technical legal arguments which employers have relied on to limit holiday pay liabilities
The Supreme Court in Chief Constable of the Police Service of NI and others v Agnew has ruled that employers can't defeat holiday pay...
04/10/23
Abercrombie & Fitch: Challenging Perceptions and Protecting Workers' Rights
The recent allegations against former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries and his partner Matthew Smith have once again brought the...
03/10/23
RAAC – what are the implications for schools?
On 31 August 2023 the Department for Education (“DfE”) announced that schools and colleges with reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete...
03/10/23
Managing the strain: Pension costs for Further Education Colleges
Last year, following changes in the Skills and Post-16 Education Act 2022, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reclassified Further...
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Environmental Weekly News Round Up - 29 September 2023
Achieving Net Zero - What You Need To Know What are the legal intricacies surrounding Net Zero? What challenges do businesses face, and...
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Diversity: Unveiling the common themes among top manufacturing companies
The top 10 most diverse manufacturing companies according to Manufacturing Digital exemplify the significance of diversity and inclusion...
28/09/23
A new case means good news for employers with a pension scheme surplus
Does the Inner Court of the Court of Session’s decision in the abrdn case open the door fully to pension scheme resulting trusts? Penny...
27/09/23
PureGym's expansion: The changing of the guard in the retail space
Speculation that PureGym has set its sights on former Wilko stores signals a significant shift in the industry landscape. This move not...
27/09/23
Building Safety Act 2022 – Impending deadline for the registration of high risk buildings
This article focuses on the impending registration deadline of 30 September 2023 for High Risk Buildings (“HRB”) under rigorous...
27/09/23
Remediation Orders under the Building Safety Act 2022 – the first of many?
The First Tier FTT (“FtT”) has made its first Remediation Order (“RO”) pursuant to section 123 of the Building Safety Act 2022 (“BSA”)....
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Automatic Enrolment – extension of thresholds
Hot on the heels of Pension Awareness Week (11-15 September), new legislation abolishing the lower earnings limit for contributions and...
22/09/23
Environmental News Round Up - 22 September 2023
Nitrate neutrality position finally neutralised In the last few weeks this has issue has garnered a lot of headlines with the Government...
22/09/23
Sunak's Speech: Is this a pause in the green revolution?
If something is too good to be true - can it ever be true? Well not according to Rishi Sunak in his resignation letter to Boris Johnson...
22/09/23
Updates, Omissions & Announcements: There is never a dull moment in planning!
Well, Autumn is definitely here. The weather has taken a turn for the worse, Christmas treats have begun appearing in the supermarkets*,...
22/09/23
Apprenticeship contracts: six expensive traps for the unwary
Apprenticeships are becoming a popular way for employers to train staff and, for those required to pay the Apprenticeship Levy, to get...
20/09/23
The Building Safety Act 2022 and how it impacts commercial properties
The Building Safety Act 2022 (“the Act”), which received Royal Assent on 28 April 2022, is being brought into force in stages. The Act...
20/09/23
New deal for working people: Labour's top 10 policies revealed
Last year the Labour Party outlined how it will reform employment law if it forms the next government. The New Deal for Working People...
19/09/23
The Great Retrofit: an opportunity or a threat?
As a speaker at the recent Resource & Waste Management Expo 2023, I had the opportunity to address a captive audience of professionals in...
18/09/23
Chick-fil-A's journey towards inclusivity and culinary success in the UK
The UK market has long been a coveted destination for American food brands, and despite the protests faced during its initial entry in...
18/09/23
Shakespeare in LURB: Neutrality losses & contribution questions
Well, that was certainly dramatic.... On 13 September, following a highly charged debate, the House of Lords overwhelmingly voted down...
14/09/23
Empowering food manufacturers to thrive amidst economic challenges
The food manufacturing sector in the UK has faced significant challenges in recent years, with rising costs, increased competition, and...
11/09/23
Environmental News Round Up - 8 September 2023
Reassessing Energy Commitments: The UK’s Treaty Withdrawal Debate The Minister for Energy Graham Stuart indicated on 1st September that...
08/09/23
Pension scheme surpluses: The Mansion House Reforms
On 10 July 2023, the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, announced several initiatives, the so called “Mansion House Reforms” to help kickstart the...
08/09/23
How do you solve a problem like Accrual?
Final Salary Schemes: accruals, amendments, and member “interests” 17 years ago, on Saturday 29 July 2006, UK television viewers settled...
07/09/23
Pay disparity in The Hundred: Male umpires earn over three times more than female umpires
Following the England and Wales Cricket Board’s (ECB) recent decision to increase match fees for England’s women’s players to the current...
07/09/23