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One slip gets you in a lot of trouble
We all know that we live in an increasingly regulated world, and particularly so in the healthcare sector. But have you ever thought about just how many sets of regulatory proceedings a doctor may face out of one incident?
Five key steps when selling a private practice
Whether you’re looking to retire or planning your next venture, it is essential you make the necessary preparations before you start the process of selling a private practice. Kirsty Odell sets out some of the key stages to any transaction which will keep you on the right track for a smooth transition.
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace consultation: the government’s response
The government has released its response to the consultation on Sexual Harassment in the Workplace, promising to further protections to employees who are victims of sexual harassment, whilst giving employers support to put measures in place to respond to the needs of their organisation, and provide explicit protections from third-party harassment.
So you want to buy a practice?
Kirsty Odell sets out some of the key stages to buying or selling a practice, which will keep you on the right track for a smooth transition from buyer to practice owner.
Implications for employers of lifting Covid-19 restrictions
The government has published its COVID-19 Response: Summer 2021 (Roadmap) setting out the details of step 4 of the roadmap out of restrictions for England. The restriction are scheduled to be lifted on 19 July 2021. Hempsons' employment law team discuss the guidance.
Staff problems after lockdown
Doctor employers face ongoing staff management challenges as lockdown restrictions ease. Lucy Miles and Isobel Davis highlight some areas needing consideration.
You’re all in it together
A Declaration of Trust is a useful tool for independent practitioners to protect valuable property investments and exposure to unforeseen liabilities.
Employment law for private practice – 2020 roundup and what to expect in 2021
There have been notable changes to employment law in response to the Covid-19 pandemic and some other developments which doctor employers in private practice should be aware of. Lucy Miles and Kalani Bogahalande report.
Hempsons’ Dental Newsbrief: Spring 2021
Welcome to the latest edition of Hempsons' Dental Newsbrief, a round-up of some of the hot legal topics in the dental sector.
Issues to consider when selling your dental practice post pandemic
The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have placed unprecedented challenges on healthcare professionals across the world and dentistry is no exception to this.
Are you sure you own your practice website?
Intellectual Property is the term that is used to describe things that will be owned by someone but are not physical in nature.
What has the impact of Covid-19 been on the dental market and how will this affect practices going forward?
Covid-19 has had a huge impact on businesses across the country and dental practices are no exception to this.
A non-binary approach is required
A recent Employment Tribunal claim has shed light on the extent of the protection offered by the gender reassignment provisions in the Equality Act. This article looks at some of the failings of the employer in that case and highlights some of the things that your Practice may need to be thinking about when it comes to diversity and inclusion.
The post-Brexit route to getting your non-UK dental qualification recognised in the UK
The regulatory process for recognition of dental qualifications obtained outside of the UK has always proven somewhat challenging.