The Conservative Party’s manifesto was to achieve full employment in Britain by supporting “British businesses, cutting red tape, lowering taxes on jobs and enterprise, getting young people into work and boosting apprenticeships” and seeks to do this by implementing the…
Whistleblowing has over recent years received a huge amount of press attention, particularly in the NHS and care sector. The whistleblowing legislation was originally enacted in response to the terrible tragedies that took place such as Ladbroke Grove, Piper Alpha,…
This is a common question that arises for many employers particularly where it is believed that the employee has issued a grievance for tactical reasons and perhaps to delay the disciplinary process. A recent Employment Appeal Tribunal case has held,…
The CQC have recently published a document containing information about the processes that the CQC are proposing to follow in the light of the statutory duty of candour now applicable to all healthcare providers, within the NHS and the independent…
A solicitor has spoken of his anguish and disillusionment after the professional regulator withdrew a threat to close down his practice at the last minute. Andrew Williams was at a CPD lecture last October when a call came from his office…
Obtaining a non-molestation order does not have a high threshold. The current definition of domestic violence now reads: Any incident or pattern of incidents of controlling, coercive or threatening behaviour, violence or abuse between those aged 16 or over who are or…
RadcliffesLeBrasseur has signed a nine-year lease on 28,000 sq ft of office space in the old Reuters building at 85 Fleet Street. The firm has secured a six-month rent-free period and half rent for a further 30 months and is hoping…
In the last Enews for 2014, we review what is in store for 2015 Shared Parental Leave The most significant change for businesses in 2015 in our view is the introduction of Shared Parental Leave (SPL) on 5 April 2015. …
The Court had previously given clear guidance in the Aintree case1 that when considering best interests, the welfare of a patient should be reviewed in the widest sense. A recent case2 has considered the application of this in the context…
Andrew Parsons and his team have made LaingBuisson’s shortlist for the Independent Specialist Care Awards 2015. Receiving recognition for innovation and excellence in the specialist care sector, the finalists were shortlisted for a wide range of accolades which include: excellence in…
