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Ill-Health Retirement from Schools and Trusts

WebDetermine the appropriate tier of ill-health. Tier 1 – meets the ‘incapacity condition’ i.e., ‘incapacitated’ and likely to be ‘incapacitated permanently’. They could be …

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Health and safety applies to workers as well, not just employees

WebThe High Court’s decision is a wide-reaching extension of health and safety legislation which likely to have significant implications for both workers and employers, …

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Worrying about Mental Health

WebMental health encompasses such a wide range of complex topics, employers are often concerned and uncertain about what they should be doing to manage and …

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Covid-19 vaccines and children – a guide for practitioners

WebChildren aged 12 to 15 with health conditions that put them at increased risk from Covid-19, as well as those who live with someone who is immunosuppressed, had …

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ACAS Guidance on Reasonable Adjustments for Mental Health

WebIt is important to note that not all mental health issues are disabilities and many individuals will, at some point during their working life, experience short term …

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Can you discipline an employee for taking extensive sickness …

WebIn spite of the reasonable adjustments made, Mrs O’Connor’s adverse health condition necessitated that she took a number of days’ absence due to sickness. DL had …

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Treading carefully – health and safety and unfair dismissal

WebAleksandra Traczyk examines the recent case of Sinclair v Trackwork Limited in which the EAT considered whether the dismissal of an employee for “upset …

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Public Health England to review evidence for minimum unit …

WebPublic Health England is to undertake a review of the evidence for a minimum unit price for alcohol in England, the government has confirmed Speaking in …

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COVID19: Vulnerable staff and the New National Restrictions from …

WebAs well as your internal mental health First Aiders, HR and employee assistance programmes, staff can be directed to external sources of information such as …

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My mother has been diagnosed with dementia – what should I do

WebThe Health and Welfare LPA would only come into effect if your loved one were to lose mental capacity. It is therefore important to discuss their wishes with them in …

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Advisory assistance from ACAS strikes again: What to do when an

WebLast month, the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (‘ACAS’) published updated guidance on managing sickness absence. Here are the main points …

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Guidance for schools: Relationships Education, RSE and Health …

WebFrom 1 September 2020 RSE and Health Education will be a mandatory part of the school curriculum, to be delivered in accordance with the Department for …

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It’s The Way You Said It

WebIn 2012 Mr Page sat on a Magistrates’ panel to hear an adoption application made by a same-sex couple. He made comments to his fellow magistrates outlining his …

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Academies and Maintained Schools: Challenging being named in …

WebOur School Support Service is often asked by maintained schools and academies how it can challenge being named in a child’s education, health and care plan …

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Schools HR Legal Update – Ill Health Retirement

WebSchools HR Legal Update – Ill Health Retirement. Speakers: Aida Smajlovic , At this free to attend webinar Aida Smajlovic, Partner and Head of Schools HR, explores the issue of ill …

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The Food (Promotion and Placement) (England) Regulations 2021

WebThe Food (Promotion and Placement) (England) Regulations 2021 (“the Regulations”) were passed on 2 December 2021, introducing rules that restrict the price, …

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UK Govt plans to cut net migration with new immigration rules in …

WebThe Immigration Health Surcharge is due to increase on 16 January 2024 from £624 per year to £1035 per year; The potential impact of the new immigration rules. …

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What if gross misconduct is caused by a disability

WebIn the case of City of York Council v Grosset (“Mr Grosset”), the Court of Appeal confirmed that dismissing an employee for gross misconduct could amount to …

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The Social Housing Act: 10 key consumer regulation changes

WebThe new Act is intended to create a stronger regulatory framework and drive standards across the sector to help registered providers (RPs) deliver a better service to …

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A Day in Court: The Supreme Court Considers Disposals of Open …

WebRelevant local authorities are empowered under section 164 Public Health Act 1875 and section 9 Open Spaces Act 1906 to acquire, lay out and maintain open …

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Building Safety Act 2022 – Changes from April 2024

WebApril 2024 marks the end of the 6-month transitional period for the new building control regime for works to Higher Risk Buildings (“HRBs”) introduced by the …

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