30 Jun, 2022 The importance of health and safety management: What lessons can charities learn from the tragic events that led to the prosecution of Greenfeeds Ltd? By Freya Cassia Many people will have seen the recent news about the outcome of the Greenfeeds health and safety prosecutions after two workers died in a...
30 Jun, 2022 Princess Diana: "Family is the most important thing in the world" (but possibly not in the charity world) By Edwina Turner So many people would agree with that quote from Princess Di but charity lawyers might not. In fact, they might take a sharp intake of...
30 Jun, 2022 Breastfeeding humiliation at work - Sometimes it’s hard returning from maternity leave… By Sarah Harnett Ms T Mellor v The MFG Academies If you think you have outlawed harassment in your workplace this case is a good reminder that a...
28 Jun, 2022 The end of s21 notices really is nigh... By Helen Tucker Huge change ahead - s21 notices and no fault evictions abolished; the end of fixed term and starter tenancies for housing associations...
24 Jun, 2022 'Baby boomers' reluctant to make plans By Lucy Bluck It might surprise you to learn that less than a third of the so called 'well-off baby boomers' have made arrangements should they be...
24 Jun, 2022 Registration times raise concerns for vulnerable people's financial management By Donna Holmes Lasting powers of attorneys (LPAs) are documents where a person, with capacity (the donor) , can appoint a person or people of their...
24 Jun, 2022 When a freeze is a tax rise in disguise... By Donna Holmes Inheritance tax receipts rose by 13% for the 2021/21 tax year with increases continuing to be seen for April and May 2022. The rise in...
23 Jun, 2022 The sound of change - how can acoustic monitoring improve safety in care homes? By Precious Mealia The use of technology in care homes is becoming an increasingly important tool for many care providers in improving both the safety and...
23 Jun, 2022 Launch of National Deprivation of Liberty (DoLs) Court By Narinder Singh The president of the Family Division has announced the launch of a National Deprivation of Liberty (DoLs) Court on 4 July 2022. This is...
23 Jun, 2022 S.21 not available if no valid gas certificate at start of tenancy By Rebecca Sembuuze According to Regulation 36(3) of the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998, a landlord must inspect a gas appliance at least...
21 Jun, 2022 The Employment Tribunal finds long Covid is a disability By Anthony Collins The key headlines from this case are as follows: the claimant in this case suffered from long Covid andthis illness was a disability. For...
21 Jun, 2022 Changes to fit notes By Anna Dabek The amendment to the regulations governing fit notes has been laid before Parliament, to change the existing legislation on statements of...