Education briefings are sent monthly during term. Sign up here to receive this newsletter December 2019 Five employment cases that have affected the education sector in 2019 Settlement agreements: what's a reasonable amount to offer an employee to cover their legal advice? Is asking to ‘clear your name’ a public interest disclosure capable of protection? ‘Employment Law Firm of the Year’ at the Personnel Today awards December 2019: News in brief – Schools December 2019: News in brief – Colleges November 2019 Why organisations should treat menopause as an employment issue How to tell when a worker is under too much pressure Supreme Court expands protection for whistle-blowers November 2019: News in brief – Schools November 2019: News in brief – Colleges October 2019 How do you show you have taken all reasonable steps to avoid workplace discrimination? The right to work checks schools need to make in the event of a no-deal Brexit Update: Brazel v The Harpur Trust How should you react if an under-performing member of staff you want to dismiss raises whistleblowing allegations? October 2019: News in brief September 2019 Court of Appeal rule that employers can't pro rate the holiday of term time-only workers FAQs: holiday entitlement and pay of term time and other part-year workers Special Educational Needs update Autistic job seeker with ‘hidden disability’ awarded £18,400 compensation September 2019: News in brief August 2019 Three reasons for including covert recordings in your list of behaviours for gross misconduct Employer not liable for racist Facebook picture circulated by a member of staff Ten tips for avoiding employment tribunal claims Will schools and colleges soon have to advertise all jobs as flexible? August 2019: News in brief – Schools August 2019: News in brief – Colleges July 2019 Court of Appeal rules that schools and colleges can speak directly to staff if negotiations have broken down Knowledge and disability: what do you know and when did you find out? Employment FAQs New case indicates that holiday pay claims can go back to 1998 July 2019: News in brief – Schools July 2019: News in brief – Colleges June 2019 How do you manage an "unmanageable" employee? What would you do if an employee tweeted *that* royal baby picture? European court tells employers to properly measure the length of time their staff are working Employee awarded over £16k for injury to their feelings after 'one off' act of discrimination June 2019: News in brief – Schools June 2019: News in brief – Colleges May 2019 Do your staff realise they can be prosecuted for unlawfully accessing your data? Do you have to pay staff for doing "a bit extra" before or after work? Should you allow staff to record disciplinary and grievance hearings? Home Office publishes "right to work checks" that will apply post Brexit May 2019: News in brief – Schools May 2019: News in brief – Colleges April 2019 When can you lawfully suspend a member of staff? Updated Green Book recommends changes to Term Time Only holiday accrual – Schools What’s the best way to communicate with a woman on maternity leave? FAQs about redundancy Have you considered taking positive action to increase the diversity of your workforce? – Colleges April 2019: News in brief – Schools April 2019: News in brief – Colleges March 2019 Ten top tips for dealing with absent staff “Where’s my personal data?” Responding to subject access requests under GDPR Secretary aged 88 oldest person to win age discrimination claim When should you involve occupational health? March 2019: News in brief – Schools March 2019: News in brief – Colleges February 2019 Special Education Needs update for schools and colleges Gender pay gap: What will you say if your figures haven't improved? Do your job ads say you're "happy to talk about flexibility"? Is this sexual harassment? February 2019 – News in brief January 2019 Employment legislation tracker 2019: Public Sector FAQs: Post Brexit recruitment of EU citizens Are employees entitled to a written statement if they work for less than two months? Bus driver sacked after failing a drugs test awarded £37,639.32 January 2019 – News in brief December 2018 Employer liable for actions of MD that took place three hours after the end of its Christmas party Greenwich council expected to settle term time holiday pay claims for £3.7 million Pilot with a fear of flying unfairly dismissed Is the government going to reintroduce Employment Tribunal fees? December 2018: Schools news in brief December 2018: Colleges news in brief November 2018 Special Educational Needs update for schools and colleges New Government guidance makes it tougher to remove exam results from performance data Employee called a "fat ginger pikey" loses harassment case Morrisons vicariously liable for deliberate data breach by "rogue" employee News in brief – November 2018 October 2018 Top five employment cases that will affect the education sector over 2018/19 academic year Employee who wrote “Please accept one month’s notice” did not resign What questions shouldn't you ask at an interview? Can you only hold a disciplinary hearing during an employee's normal working hours? October 2018: Schools news in brief October 2018: Colleges news in brief July 2018 What happens to the employment relationship where an employee successfully appeals against their dismissal? You must let your employee appeal against their dismissal even if they have not provided evidence they can continue to work in the UK FAQs: Statutory sick pay “Sleep-in” workers are not entitled to the National Minimum Wage whilst they are asleep July 2018: Schools news in brief July 2018: Colleges news in brief June 2018 Risk assessments needed for all breastfeeding mothers Update on trade union facility time off reporting FAQs: Apprentices Can zero hours workers compare contracts with full-time workers? Supreme Court determines the employment status of plumbers Get ready for Making Tax Digital for Business (MTDfB) June 2018: Schools news in brief June 2018: Colleges news in brief May 2018 Supreme Court implies new term in all contracts of employment FAQs: Staff references Charity governance in independent schools May 2018: Schools news in brief May 2018: Colleges news in brief April 2018 Supreme Court confirms fair dismissal of headteacher who failed to disclose her friendship with a convicted paedophile Employers can pay women taking maternity leave more than men taking shared parental leave – for at least 14 weeks Deductions of Contributions at Source (DOCAS) Regulations delayed Discrimination: injury to feelings awards just got more expensive April 2018: Schools news in brief April 2018: Colleges news in brief March 2018 FAQs: Gender pay gap reporting The Technical and Further Education Act 2017: Who’d be a governor? Term-time workers: Capping holiday pay at 12.07% disadvantages part-time workers Transgender employee awarded almost £47,500 compensation against Primark Legislative changes taking effect in March and April 2018 March 2018: Schools news in brief March 2018: Colleges news in brief February 2018 Myth: A teacher or lecturer engaged on a fixed-term contract cannot claim unfair dismissal if their contract is not renewed on expiry FAQs: Engaging and retaining EU staff post-Brexit Impact of GDPR on Education Victorian Property ‘Rights of Reverter’ Can Expose Educational Establishments to Financial Claims Legislation tracker – 2018 Impact of GDPR on Education February 2018: Schools news in brief February 2018: Colleges news in brief Autumn Term 2017 10 November 2017 - GDPR for schools and colleges 27 October 2017 - How to fairly manage staff absence 13 October 2017 - New exclusions guidance - what's changed? 29 September 2017 - Recruitment 11 September 2017 - Best practice: suspending an employee Summer Term 2017 21 April 2017 - What are the key data protection changes that will affect schools? 5 May 2017 - The Apprenticeship Levy 19 May 2017 - Disciplinary investigations – our guide to avoiding common pitfalls 2 June 2017 - Providing staff references 16 June 2017 - How much can you deduct from the salary of a teacher who is on strike? 30 June 2017 - Do your teaching and support staff understand what they can/can’t say on social media? 14 July 2017 - Educating children on "sexting" Spring Term 2017 3 February 2017 - Legal responsibilities of academy heads 17 February 2017 - Dealing with requests from separating parents 3 March 2017 - How far does your school have to go to accommodate the religious beliefs of your staff? 17 March 2017 - April 2017 changes to the IR35 treatment of personal service company workers and the effects on the Education sector 31 March 2017 - How to lawfully exclude a child from school Summer 2016 - Download PDF What is in force or expected to come into force this year? News in brief Educating children about sexting Is the academisation of all schools still on the cards despite the apparent U turn Spotlight on: The additional legal responsibilities owed by academy head teachers How to celebrate diversity and build an inclusive environment in your school My school story: Ian Kelsey Pupil attainment gap in Northern England needs to be tackled for Northern Powerhouse Success Helping children with autism reach their full potential Think it Create it: A new approach to delivering the computing curriculum Taxation considerations for educational establishments providing living accommodation - Part 2 >Can Acivico Energy cut your school energy costs? Case law update ACAS Schools Forum Spring 2016 Birmingham charity of the year 2016 Introducing The Leeds Rhinos Foundation charity Leeds charity of the year 2016 Legislation & regulation tracker: what does 2016 have in store? News in brief Do you use human resources professional to help with staff discipline? Apprenticeship levy: does your wage bill exceed £3 million per year? Spotlight on staff references How do you enforce terms of a settlement agreement? Tax considerations for schools providing living accommodation My school story: Hannah Cockroft Case law update Autumn/Winter 2015 How far do schools have to go to accommodate the religious beliefs of their staff? Attracting talent to your school Holiday pay issues for schools – what you need to know Does Big Brother surveillance have a place in schools? My school story – Jamie Dunn, shortlisted for the Top 20 Young People in the World awards For general enquiries 0370 1500 100 Or we can call you back at a time of your choice Request a call back Phone lines are open 24/7, 365 days a year Contact us today For a free initial consultation Freephone 0370 1500 100 Prefer not to call? 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