EU procurement – changes are afoot
The EU has been working on three new procurement Directives (for utilities, public sector procurement, and concessions). This has been a lengthy process but at long last these new Directives […]
Early retirement: a trap for unwary employers
Employers admitted to the LGPS should therefore review their policies on how they exercise discretions under the LGPS to ensure that the policies are up to date, achieve value for […]
Are you safe to suspend an employee who is alleged to have committed abuse?
So, what are the implications of the case for your organisation? The case concerned two nurses employed by the Trust and dismissed on the grounds of gross misconduct due to […]
Qualifying Work or Works? Implications for consultation
This decision may have significant implications for landlords undertaking improvement projects. Click here to see the facts of the case. This case concerns 97 holiday chalets at Point Curlew, a […]
All Change for Employment Tribunals
Various other changes that will affect employment tribunal claims are also being brought in over the next year under the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act (ERRA) 2013 – and we […]
Social Value and Public Procurement – A Legal Guide (1)
This guide is ideal for those who are uncertain of how social value fits with contracting authorities’ duties relating to cross-border appeal and local authorities’ duties of Best Value. The […]
Flexible working requests – are you being flexible enough?
The previous conditions of having to demonstrate caring responsibilities will no longer apply meaning that the extent and breadth of reasons for requests from your workforce can be predicted to […]
The Care Bill – Challenges and Opportunities
Surprisingly, Douglas has never been diagnosed with any mental disorder. Nor has he spent any time detained in hospital for treatment for such a disorder. This is because Douglas is, […]
Anti-social Behaviour Bill – nearly there!
The Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act received Royal Assent on 13 March 2014 and it is anticipated that it will come into force in the Autumn of 2014. The […]
Telecom leases – an additional source of income but at what cost?
Due to their nature, this makes fire stations, hospital buildings and tower accommodation highly desirable locations for the installation of telecommunication equipment. However, whilst the commercial attractiveness of an additional […]
CRB (DBS) checks- a Breach of Human Rights?
In the Court’s ruling, it was decided that the disclosure of old convictions and cautions was incompatible with Article 8, the right to private and family life. The Court accepted […]
The little things that mean a lot
The recent decision of Senior Judge Lush in the case of Re GM provides a window into the workings of a dysfunctional lay deputyship, whilst helpfully clarifying the threshold of “acceptable” […]