Minimum wage for sleep-in shift workers
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Minimum wage for sleep-in shift workers

Posted on 19th March 2021 in Employment

The Supreme Court has now issued its much anticipated Judgment in the case of Royal Mencap Society v Tomlinson-Blake, which was delayed by the death of one of the Justices. The case concerned how the national minimum wage (NMW) should be calculated for workers who work sleep-in shifts.
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Sepsis death after series of hospital errors
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Sepsis death after series of hospital errors

Posted on 17th March 2021 in Medical Negligence

A recent news article tells the story of a four year old boy who died from sepsis after hospital doctors sent him home before test results confirmed that he had a potentially deadly infection.
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What can we learn from the investigation into Kids Company?
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What can we learn from the investigation into Kids Company?

Posted on 17th March 2021 in Charities and Social Enterprise

The recent decision of the High Court not to uphold director disqualification proceedings brought by the Official Receiver against the former trustees and CEO of the Kids Company charity has reopened much debate within the charity sector.
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Personal data transfers between UK and EU
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Personal data transfers between UK and EU

Posted on 11th March 2021 in Intellectual Property

The European Commission (EC) has published draft adequacy decisions for personal data transfers from the EU into the UK. This will begin the process of allowing data transfer between the EU and UK to continue.
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Affordable Housing legislation update 2021
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Affordable Housing legislation update 2021

Posted on 10th March 2021 in Affordable Housing

Stephen Burtchaell, head of our Affordable Housing team, gives an update on the latest Housing laws.
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Should my charity's risk register include governance?
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Should my charity's risk register include governance?

Posted on 09th March 2021 in Charities and Social Enterprise

The role of trustees within a charity, or not for profit organisation, and the essential need for good governance.
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Can you make a gift on your deathbed?
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Can you make a gift on your deathbed?

Posted on 03rd March 2021 in Dispute Resolution, Probate & Wills

It is always best to ensure you have a carefully drafted, and updated Will setting out what you would like to happen to your property and effects when you die. The law protects your decisions in most cases but this can provide some inflexibility in the way your estate is handled. Equally, if there is no Will, the intestacy rules can result in undesirable consequences.
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Adult children Inheritance Act claims
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Adult children Inheritance Act claims

Posted on 23rd February 2021 in Dispute Resolution

Following our recent insight on the Inheritance Act and Minor Children, this insight moves onto another category of claimant under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 (“Inheritance Act”) - adult children.
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Rise in post-pandemic probate claims
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Rise in post-pandemic probate claims

Posted on 19th February 2021 in Probate & Wills

A recent article has reported that there has been a marked rise in claims being brought against estates. These claims are mainly being made under the provisions of the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 whereby claimants argue that they have not received reasonable financial provision from an estate. 
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Why employers should have up-to-date equality training
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Why employers should have up-to-date equality training

Posted on 17th February 2021 in Employment

Many employers will not have prioritised training over the last few months, but a decision from the Employment Appeal Tribunal highlights the risks of falling behind.
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Minor children Inheritance Act claims
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Minor children Inheritance Act claims

Posted on 11th February 2021 in Dispute Resolution

There are many different types of claimants under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 (IPFADA).
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Zero-hour contract guidance for employers
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Zero-hour contract guidance for employers

Posted on 10th February 2021 in Employment

There is no specific legal definition of a ‘zero hours contract’ but it is generally understood to mean an arrangement under which the worker has no set minimum hours and is only paid for hours actually worked. Typically the worker does not have to accept any work offered to him or her, but must carry out the work personally if they do.
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