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The important distinction between positive action and positive discrimination
A recent Tribunal case has highlighted the importance for employers of knowing the difference between positive action and positive discrimination.
Beware, don’t underestimate a voluntary police interview
Facing a voluntary police interview? Learn its seriousness, why legal support is crucial, how to protect your rights & navigate the process.
The new Employment Rights Bill: what employers need to know
In this first in a series of posts focusing on the new Employment Rights Bill, Andrew Davidson provides an overview of the bill as published.
When is a belief protected and is English nationalism capable of such protection?
Is English nationalism considered a protected belief? This question was brought to light in the recent Employment Tribunal case of Thomas v. Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (2024). In this article, Bronya Greatrex delves into the details of the case to explore its implications.
Reforms on the way – co-operatives and community benefit societies
The Law Commission has turned its focus to co-operative societies and community benefit societies, Martyn Robinson discusses the issues.
Hempsons expands charities and social enterprise team with appointment of Martyn Robinson
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Martyn Robinson, who joined us on Tuesday 17 September as an associate in our Charities and Social Enterprise team.
When and how should the EAT exercise its discretion to extend the time limit for submitting an appeal?
There have recently been developments on how extensions of time are considered by the EAT, with a move away from the usually stricter approach historically taken.
Employment Case Study: Vaughan v Modality Partnership
In Vaughan v Modality Partnership, the Employment Appeal Tribunal provides guidance on the correct procedure to adopt when considering applications to amend tribunal pleadings.
Fall-out of failure to look after data
New Data Protection Fining Guidance has been published by The Information Commissioners Office. Philippa Doyle explains what this means for independent healthcare providers and offers some practical take-away tips.
The commencement of the Procurement Act has been delayed until 24 February 2025
The rumours were true - the commencement of the Procurement Act has been delayed until 24 February 2025.
Podcast: CNSGP – what is the NHS Resolution indemnity scheme for GPs?
In our latest podcast, healthcare litigation expert Patricia Roe and primary care expert Justin Cumberlege have summarise the key points of their webinar on the CNSGP, the NHS Resolution indemnity scheme for GPs.
Employment case study: Nelson v Renfrewshire Council
In Nelson v Renfrewshire Council, the EAT has reiterated that, even if an employee chooses not to exhaust a grievance process, this is not a relevant factor when considering if there has been a breach of the implied term of trust and confidence (i.e. constructive unfair dismissal).
Successive fixed term contracts
Explore how successive fixed-term contracts interact with permanent recruitment processes with insights from Lobo v UCLH NHS Foundation Trust.
Primary Medical Services Policy and Guidance Manual: Why is it important to me?
The latest updates to the Policy and Guidance Manual for primary care commissioners and providers include new rules for the Provider Selection Regime, guidance on partnership disputes, and directions for GP premises costs.