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Parents’ rights are bolstered
New employment law regulations came into force on 6 April 2024, improving the rights of employees and giving them more flexibility.
In memory of John Fitzpatrick
We are deeply saddened to announce the death of our colleague, John Fitzpatrick, on Sunday 16 June after a short battle with cancer. John passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loved ones.
When will the Procurement Act 2023 need to be followed?
Andrew Daly discusses the new Procurement Act 2023 (Commencement No. 3 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) Regulations 2024 and how these will work with the previous regulations.
How will the employment law landscape change under a Labour government?
Employment law partner Saira Ramadan summarises some of the key changes outlined in Labour's recent ‘'New Deal for Working People’ paper.
Pre-election period restrictions for NHS bodies
A general election will take place on Thursday 4 July 2024. In the pre-election period, there are restrictions placed on public resources and communications.
Hempsons welcomes new employment law partner Saira Ramadan
We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Saira Ramadan as a partner in our employment law team, based in our London office.
Hempsons’ plans for future growth
In a recent conversation with The Lawyer following the introduction of our junior equity partnership, managing partner Graham Lea had the opportunity to discuss Hempsons’ strategic plans for future growth and some of the other exciting developments taking place at the firm.
The Independent Patient Choice and Procurement Panel completes its first PSR review and publishes new criteria
It has been a busy week for the Independent Patient Choice and Procurement Panel. It has published the outcome of its first case, as well as publishing its acceptance and prioritisation criteria. Andrew Daly and Helen Redfern discuss the case.
Key changes to the skilled worker visa route
The UK government has announced significant changes to the Skilled Worker visa route that came into effect on 4 April 2024. Employment solicitor Henrietta Donnelly outlines the key updates.
What do the NHS Premises Costs Directions 2024 mean for practices?
The new NHS Premises Costs Directions are here and usher in long-awaited changes to the system of funding for GP surgery premises in England. Commercial property partner Bryn Morgan discusses what the changes mean for GP practices.
New GP Premises Costs Directions – they are here!
NHS England have published the long-awaited refreshed Premises Costs Directions governing the NHS funding of primary care estate in England.
Merger or take-over: are you prepared?
Justin Cumberlege, from specialist healthcare law firm Hempsons, provides some guidance if you are considering a merger or being taken over by another practice.
Case Study: Vaultex UK Ltd v Bialas
The case of Vaultex UK Ltd v Bialas is a useful reminder of how tribunals can fall into the trap of substituting its own view of an appropriate sanction for that of the employer.
New rules for holiday pay
What do the Government’s new Employment Rights Regulations mean for employers calculating annual leave allowances? Rachel Levine explains.