Insights
Understanding the new Procurement Act 2023: What suppliers need to know - Part 2
04 Nov 2024The Procurement Act 2023 (the Act) introduces a range of reforms aimed at simplifying and enhancing transparency in the procurement process, which should be good news for suppliers.
Whistleblowing protections and charity trustees
01 Nov 2024In a recent decision, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has examined the application of whistleblowing protection to charity trustees.
Acas updates its sexual harassment guidance in light of new duty
01 Nov 2024On 26 October 2024, the new duty on employers to take reasonable steps to prevent workplace sexual harassment took effect. Acas has now updated its sexual harassment guidance to take account of the new law.Fire and re-hire: Government revives draft order on increased protective awards for failure to follow statutory Code of Practice
01 Nov 2024From 20 January 2025, tribunals will have the power to adjust protective awards by up to 25% where the statutory Code of Practice on dismissal and re-engagement has not been followed.The Employment Rights Bill 2024 in depth: putting out the flames on fire and re-hire
01 Nov 2024As employers navigate evolving workforce expectations and business demands, the Employment Rights Bill 2024 (Bill) proposes critical changes to 'fire and rehire' practices.
Staffing pitfalls arising on the closure of a care home and the transfer of its service users and care workers to a third party
31 Oct 2024The EAT have examined the consequences of transferring care workers with privately and Local Authority funded service users to new providers following closure of a care home and employment liabilities that may transfer if TUPE Regulations are engaged.
