Converting to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation
It was first referred to in the Charities Act 2006 (which was subsequently replaced by the Charities Act 2011) but it has finally been announced that charitable companies are able to convert to a charitable incorporated organisation (“CIO”).
Can I continue to claim local-authority-funded care after receiving compensation?
In short – yes. This is a common question in personal injury or clinical negligence claims and has recently come before the High Court in judicial review proceedings.
Attorney and Deputy beware!
The LPA document itself does not give much guidance. Page 11 contains a statement that includes acceptance by the attorney of the duty: to keep accounts and financial records; and […]
Social Value and Public Procurement – A Legal Guide
For others, it was business as usual as this was already something they had embedded into their procurement practices. Whether you are new to seeking social value through contracts, or […]
Tribunal Changes: Important Consequences for Rent and Service Charges
The Legal Background The changes are introduced through The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2013. The Property Chamber is comprised of a First-Tier Tribunal and an Upper Tribunal. The Tribunals […]
The Children and Families Bill: encouraging us all to be child focused
Any change to the law and procedure which encourages parents to focus on their children’s needs is a positive step and will be welcomed by all family lawyers. The current […]
Welcome to the new EU procurement regime!
After that date each EU member state, including the UK, has 2 years in which to implement the new Directives (other than the electronic tendering provisions, where the period is […]
Public Sector Pension Scheme Contribution Rates to Rise
This means that employer contribution rates for those employers participating in the NHS Pension Scheme, the Teachers’ Pension Scheme and the Civil Service Pension Scheme are likely to rise from […]
How should you handle challenging conversations at work?
They can however make mistakes and delay or increase the problem for the employee, resulting in damaging the productivity and efficiency of the organisation, or lowering the morale between colleagues. […]
Changes for Employment Tribunal claims under the ERRA 2013
EAT judges to sit alone – judges in the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) will now normally hear cases alone, although they will be able to direct that proceedings are heard […]
Auto-enrolment – what you need to know
What is auto-enrolment? The Government introduced legislation in 2012 requiring all UK employers to automatically enrol eligible “jobholders” into an “automatic enrolment scheme” and, in time, to pay employer pension […]
Collective redundancies: EAT widens obligation to consult
When planning redundancies (which for collective consultation purposes is broad enough to include any dismissal for reasons unconnected with the individual worker – such as a dismissal in order to […]