World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
The World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims is a day dedicated to remembering the millions of people killed and injured on the roads across the world. It also […]
What additional challenges do same-sex couples face when getting divorced?
In the context of society at large, the law continues to be a relatively conservative entity that is not always entirely at ease with the more recently recognised family set […]
Reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process
Background The Equality Act 2010 prohibits unlawful discrimination in the workplace including indirect discrimination and discrimination arising from disability. Indirect discrimination occurs when the employer has a provision, criterion or […]
Rents post 2020
As you will be aware, RPs are currently in the middle of a four-year regime of annual rent decreases through the Welfare Reform and Work Act 2016 (the “2016 Act”). […]
Company Secretary update – August 2014
This quarter the key highlights are: 1. The Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014 The Act came into force on 1 August, consolidating and generally updating industrial and provident society […]
Will the City Devolution Bill deliver Revolution, Convolution or Evolution?
But that is exactly where we are, with the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, announcing the Government’s plan for a new City Devolution Bill in a speech delivered in […]
Company Secretary Update – July 2015
1. Spring clean your constitution! The 2015 NHF model rules focus on updating the 2011 version to reflect recent changes in law and regulation, as well as making the rules more […]
“Our charity has to have offices in central London…doesn’t it?”
Aside from the obvious limitations of asking only 1,000 people and the phrasing of the questions, are they right? Or is there a broader learning point about office costs wherever […]
Charities and Commercial Partnerships
This is becoming more common as charities are called upon to do activities and services that may have been previously filled by, for example, local authorities. Charities are expected to adapt […]
Contracting with charities
Charities can only act within their objects and powers — charities are always set up to achieve specific objectives (such as advancement of religion, relief of poverty, etc.) and must act […]
NICE – Improving home care services for older people
NICE is now advising home care services to prioritise older people’s unique needs so that they can be treated with dignity. You can see the full guidance here. The new […]
Leaseholder Enforcement: The Basics
Of course, the starting point should always be warning letters and discussions with the leaseholder to ensure they are aware of the terms of their lease and the allegations of […]