ArticleUnlawful Deductions From Wages Claims And The Furlough SchemeEmployers face potential exposure to claims where furlough results in a reduction in pay. United KingdomEmployment and HRWrigleys Solicitors LLP
ArticleWas Dismissal Of School Employee For Gender-critical Facebook Posts Discriminatory?EAT: tribunal must consider whether dismissal was because of a justified objection to the way protected beliefs were manifested.United KingdomEmployment and HRWrigleys Solicitors LLP
Article**Wrigleys' Essential Employment Guide** The Redundancy Process (Part 2)In this series of articles for employers, we consider the key elements of a fair redundancy process and some of the pitfalls to avoid along the way. Please see Part 1 of this guide which covers...United KingdomEmployment and HRWrigleys Solicitors LLP
ArticleAn Overview Of The Corporate Insolvency And Governance Act (edited Following Grant Of Royal Assent)The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act is currently being considered in the House of Lords and is expected to become law later this month.United KingdomInsolvency/Bankruptcy/Re-StructuringWrigleys Solicitors LLP
ArticleAcademy Trust Handbook 2025: What's New For Academy Trust Leaders?The Department for Education has published the 2025 edition of the Academy Trust Handbook (the 2025 Handbook), which came into effect on 1 September 2025.United KingdomConsumer ProtectionWrigleys Solicitors LLP
ArticleEmployment Tribunal Claims: Risk Reduction For Academy Trusts And SchoolsA practical guide for academy trust and school leaders...United KingdomConsumer ProtectionWrigleys Solicitors LLP
ArticleGeneral Election 2024 – The Education Pledges Of The Party ManifestosThe main political parties have diverse education policies. The Conservatives focus on funding and standards; Labour aims to transform education with new programs and funding changes; Liberal Democrats emphasize teacher recruitment and curriculum reform; Greens advocate for increased funding and less testing.United KingdomConsumer ProtectionWrigleys Solicitors LLP
ArticleAn Overview Of The Corporate Insolvency And Governance Bill (edited Following Grant Of Royal Assent)The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill is currently being considered in the House of Lords and is expected to become law later this month.United KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawWrigleys Solicitors LLP
ArticlePractical Advice For Charities On Contract ManagementExploring how charities can exploit opportunities, and manage risk, through good contract management – the practical over the technical.United KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawWrigleys Solicitors LLP
ArticleDismissal For Use Of Email Signature As Protest Against Council's Pronouns Policy Was Not DiscriminatoryA tribunal ruled that Mr. Orwin's provocative email signature, protesting a pronouns policy, wasn't a protected manifestation of his gender critical beliefs. His dismissal was deemed fair, emphasizing the need for clear policies and less discriminatory alternatives.United KingdomEmployment and HRWrigleys Solicitors LLP
ArticleFurlough Scheme Guidance UpdatedThe Government has clarified some details of the Job Retention Scheme.United KingdomEmployment and HRWrigleys Solicitors LLP
ArticlePensions Considerations For Students' UnionsWhile SUs have a variety of more pressing matters to consider, pensions are often the largest liability a SU carries.United KingdomEmployment and HRWrigleys Solicitors LLP
ArticleSexual Harassment – The New Preventative Duty One Year OnUK employers must take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment, including third-party harassment, clear policies, training, and risk assess.United KingdomEmployment and HRWrigleys Solicitors LLP
ArticleWas Pursuing An Internal Grievance Process Sufficient Reason To Extend The Time Limit To Bring Discrimination Claims?In some cases, delaying legal proceedings to pursue a grievance process will mean it is just and equitable to extend time.United KingdomEmployment and HRWrigleys Solicitors LLP
ArticleProbate Fees Increase Proposal – A New Tax On Death?This article explores the new proposed fees for obtaining a Grant of Probate in England and Wales announced by the Government this month.United KingdomFamily and MatrimonialWrigleys Solicitors LLP
ArticleThe Dangers Of Drafting Your Own WillA look at some of the most common issues with poorly drafted Wills.United KingdomFamily and MatrimonialWrigleys Solicitors LLP
Article*Cohousing Series* Setting Up A Cohousing Community: The Early DaysOne of the solicitors in our community-led housing team, Laura Moss, is in the process of setting up her own cohousing project.United KingdomReal Estate and ConstructionWrigleys Solicitors LLP
ArticleReinvigorating CommonholdSuggested response for community-led housing groups on the consultation paper – submissions due by 10 MarchUnited KingdomReal Estate and ConstructionWrigleys Solicitors LLP
ArticleWhat Might We Expect In Charity Law In 2025?Expected soon in 2025 is publication of the new Civil Society Covenant as well as revised versions of the Code of Fundraising Practice and the Charity Governance Code.United KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawWrigleys Solicitors LLP
ArticleCharity Trustee May Have Whistleblower ProtectionLegal protection for trustees may be required to secure their right to freedom of expression. United KingdomEmployment and HRWrigleys Solicitors LLP