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💼 Labour’s Tax Levy on Private School Fees: What It Means for Teaching Staff 📊 From January 2025, private schools will face the new value-added tax, pushing many to review their operational costs. Unfortunately, this has already led to redundancies among teaching staff, with more potentially on the horizon. In our latest article, Joe Hennessy explores: - The redundancy process for schools - Key legal risks and challenges - How schools can manage costs while avoiding employment claims https://lnkd.in/giaGcGZt

Understanding what exactly counts as gross misconduct is crucial for maintaining a productive and compliant work environment. Check out our latest guide, designed specifically for employers, to help you navigate these challenging situations with confidence. 📖 Read the full guide here: https://lnkd.in/eJm3AQhp #EmploymentLaw #HR #GrossMisconduct #WorkplaceCompliance #EmployersGuide

✨ Happy National Inclusion Week! ✨ This week is dedicated to celebrating inclusion and taking action to create inclusive workplaces. This year's theme is ‘Impact Matters’, a call-to-action to everyone in your organisation, from leaders, to inclusion professionals through to teams and individuals. ➡ Read our top DEI tips: https://lnkd.in/et9kA6bs #CelebrateDiversity #UnityInDiversity #InclusiveSociety #DiverseVoices #EqualityForAll #InclusionMatters #ImpactMatters #NationalInclusionWeek

The tribunal found compliance officer Bharat Bhagani was unfairly dismissed after making a protected disclosure about a suspected Chinese espionage agent: https://lnkd.in/e9FAgUir  #whistleblower #compliance

English Nationalism Not a Protected Belief: Key Lessons for Employers In a recent case, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) upheld a tribunal decision that a worker's belief in English nationalism, which included forcibly removing Muslims from the UK, was not a protected philosophical belief under the Equality Act 2010 (EqA 2010). The tribunal found that the belief did not meet the criteria of being "worthy of respect in a democratic society" as outlined in the Grainger test. Furthermore, it breached Article 17 of the European Convention on Human Rights, which prohibits any reliance on Convention rights to justify activities aimed at undermining others' fundamental freedoms. The EAT reaffirmed that while the threshold for protection under the Equality Act is low, beliefs that promote harassment, intolerance, or discrimination against others will not be protected. Key Takeaways for Employers: ▫ Clarity on Protected Beliefs: Not all beliefs are protected under the Equality Act. Employers should be aware of the criteria that distinguish legitimate beliefs from those that are harmful or discriminatory. ▫ Social Media Posts Matter: The employee's social media activity played a significant role in this case. Employers should consider how online conduct may reflect workplace values. ▫ Discrimination Policies: Ensure that your anti-discrimination and harassment policies are robust and take into account harmful beliefs that could affect workplace harmony. Employers should therefore be mindful of the limitations of the protection offered by the EqA 2010 and the ECHR when dealing with extreme or prejudiced views.

Thank you to Jackie Dorrian from FOREST SCHOOL SWANSEA, NEATH AND PORT TALBOT for the fantastic 5-star review of our HR and Employment Law package for schools and education! Read the case study here:  https://lnkd.in/ef_Df5we

💼 Is the 4-day working week on the horizon? 🌍 With the UK government considering proposals that could reshape flexible working, employers need to stay ahead of the curve. In this article, I explore Labour’s push for a four-day compressed working week, the current regulations, and what this could mean for your business operations ➡ https://lnkd.in/eysiYtex

More than 3,500 current and former employees of Next have won the final stage of a six-year legal battle over equal pay, marking a significant victory for gender pay equality in the private sector. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e6ube-XK

🚀 We’re on the lookout for a talented Employment Solicitor to join our team in Chester or to work remotely. If you’re passionate about employment law and ready for a new challenge, we want to hear from you! Apply today or help us spread the word by sharing this post with your network! #Hiring #EmploymentSolicitor #LegalJobs #ChesterJobs #RemoteWork