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The Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) has updated the rules for academy trusts considering making a special severance payment to a member of staff.

Whilst the COVID-19 pandemic continues to significantly disrupt every day life across the world, much business activity continues

What are the possible pros and cons of using the new process to convert your charitable company to a CIO?

Back in 1815, a volcano erupted in Indonesia which sent clouds of ash into the air, blocking out the sun and leading to crop failure in many parts of the world.

We look here at what it means for a school or academy trust to be an exempt charity and how they can comply with their duties.

The upcoming election on July 4 may impact the voluntary sector, with Labour, Conservatives, and Liberal Democrats proposing varying degrees of engagement and policy changes affecting charities, including housing, environmental measures, social care, and community initiatives.

But EAT makes clear that misgendering may constitute discrimination or harassment. Trans people are protected by the Equality Act.

Employer could not reasonably be expected to know about a disability as employee was unlikely to engage with medical enquiries.

A recent case examines the so-called ‘costs plus' rule when considering indirect discrimination justification.

EAT decision paves way for appeal on tricky interpretation of PILON clauses. It is commonly agreed that where an employee resigns from their job and the employer then unilaterally terminates...

Tribunal decision appears to highlight lack of legal recourse for women in these circumstances...

The Government published on 4 November updated guidance for protecting people who have been categorised as clinically extremely vulnerable (CEV) to Covid-19.

The EAT's Gallagher v McKinnon's Auto ruling clarifies that "improper conduct" under s.111A ERA requires more than unfair behavior. Employers should ensure pre-termination discussions are transparent, avoid undue pressure, and allow reasonable time for consideration to mitigate disputes.

A reasonable employer would have picked up the phone…and other useful lessons from case law. Many employers are working hard to attract neurodiverse employees...

The Covid-19 pandemic has led to many employers having to make changes to employees' terms and conditions of employment in order to take advantage of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme...

This new family friendly entitlement sits aside other family friendly entitlements and is designed to support families during the challenging times when their newborn child requires specialised medical attention...

Facing an employment tribunal claim can feel overwhelming for an employer, but the challenge is arguably even greater for charities due to the additional obligations and Charity Commission guidance that apply to them compared to non-charitable employers.