The government published on 17 April 2023 its long-awaited guidance on ethnicity pay reporting.

Fresh workplace challenges for employers in light of Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's new Spring budget 2023 to ensure the health and safety of all employees…

Quality Compliance Systems (QCS) has formed a strategic partnership with Weightmans law firm to provide enhanced legal and compliance support to UK care providers facing workforce challenges, new employment legislation, and evolving regulatory requirements. The collaboration combines QCS's compliance expertise with Weightmans' specialist health and care sector legal knowledge to help care organizations navigate complex operational and regulatory environments. Together, they aim to deliver practical guidance

Restrictive covenants will often be included in a service agreement for a senior executive with the aim of restricting an employee's activities after their employment has ended.

In this article we set out some of key points from the guidance based on the queries that we receive when complying with SARs from employees.

It is abundantly clear that there can be no more delays in constructing new infrastructure to meet the nation's future water needs.

The relationship between the rights of children in the context of the use of parental responsibility The focus of this case is whether the confinement of a young person aged 16-17 years-old...

A trust is an arrangement where one party (the settlor) gives someone else (the trustee) the ability to manage assets for the benefit of another person (the beneficiary).

The latest research into e-scooter injuries reveals that riders face significantly greater risks of serious injury than motorcyclists and cyclists, with traumatic brain injuries occurring at more than three times the rate. These findings raise critical questions about liability frameworks, insurance exposure, and the urgent need for regulatory reform in the UK's evolving e-scooter landscape.

It is nearly always preferable for insurers to attend the mediation as this is likely to increase the prospect of a deal being done on the day...

Are you afraid of ghosts? The recent increase in ghost broking being driven by the current financial climate is making it easier for fraudsters...

The controversial and longstanding implications of Croke v Wiseman [1982] WLR 71 CA may be set for challenge following Mr Justice Ritchie's judgment in CCC v Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust...

The High Court has sent a clear message that claimants and their solicitors ought to give serious consideration to a multitude of factors before issuing their claims from the Royal Court...

A Regulation 13 hearing ends in the dismissal of a probationary constable. The High Court dismissed Mr Barnes' judicial review application, challenging the Chief Constable's decision to dismiss Mr Barnes pursuant to Regulation 13.

The current consumer campaign in relation to motor finance providers who operated discretionary commission arrangements with sales intermediaries, is the latest in a series of this type of campaigns.

A county court has found that a social landlord unlawfully evicted their tenant and has ordered the landlord to pay over £145,000 in damages.

The High Court has reinforced critical principles regarding witness credibility and cross-examination in a construction accident case where a worker was seriously injured by a dumper truck. The judgment examines how courts should evaluate witness testimony against documentary evidence, particularly when witnesses present a united front but their accounts raise questions about fabricated evidence and unconscious bias.

Two cases highlight the importance of a landlord's duty to have accurate and updated records of tenant's vulnerabilities to ensure adequate treatment and accommodation for all tenants.

Helping you turn cybersecurity from a cost centre into a suite of strategic assets for your organisation

Our Cyber expert, Edward Lewis, shares the top things to think about if your business is considering harnessing the capabilities of AI