Ebriefings

Following their consultation earlier this year, the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has now published the final form of the new Rent Standard.

Following a consultation earlier this year, the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has now published the final form of the new Rent Standard.

The case provides a useful reminder to be cautious and check whether agreements your organisation is entering into meet the QLTA definition and trigger Section 20 consultation.

Procuring organisations who have to make substantial changes to a contract during an OJEU tender process can breathe a sigh of relief.

The largely unexpected fire-safety risks identified following the Grenfell Tower disaster have exerted significant pressure on social housing budgets.

The recent £1.5 million fine imposed on BUPA Care Homes, following the death of a resident from Legionaries disease, demonstrates the increased risk of substantial fines and emphasises the need for organisations within the sector to ensure compliance with their health and safety obligations.

Our response to the Government’s consultation “A New Deal for Renting” has now been submitted following the consultation closing on 12 October.

This quarter our spotlight piece focuses on Brexit following the updated briefing note issued by the National Housing Federation (NHF) to help the housing sector prepare for a no-deal Brexit.

In response to the Women and Equalities Select Committee Report back in July 2018 on sexual harassment in the workplace, the Government is looking at a number of initiatives.

The Court of Appeal held that no pro-rata mechanism was included in the Working Time Regulations 1998, and so part-year employees were entitled to 5.6 weeks’ paid holiday just like their colleagues wo

Creating an inclusive and diverse workplace culture is no longer seen as “management speak” but rather as a necessity for success.

An issue being brought into public view in the latter part of this decade, thanks to a healthy handful of royals and celebrities, is the existence of hidden disabilities.