Charities monthly round-up June 2023
The big news for charities this month has been the implementation of further provisions of the Charities Act 2022. However, this important news should not overshadow or distract from several other significant developments in the sector.
In sickness and in health… are you still suspended on full pay?
Does a sick, suspended employee get paid sick pay (as per sickness policy) or full pay (as per disciplinary policy)? Croydon London Borough Council (the council) decided the latter was correct. A costly decision to the tune of £15,000 in an unlawful deduction of wages claim (to say nothing of legal fees etc).
Substantial change? Complete rubbish!
In James Waste v Essex County Council, the High Court decided that a change to a waste contract was not substantial under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR). The judgment gives rare and valuable guidance on some of the tests to be applied to decide how far a contract can be modified without a new procurement being needed.
New mandatory landlord redress scheme and database for private sector landlords and tenants
The Renters (Reform) Bill (the Bill) brings landmark rental reforms that, if passed, will have significant implications for landlords and tenants across England.
Renters Reform Bill – changes to grounds for possession
We analysed the proposed changes in June 2022 but they are now further re-organised and amended. Set out below is a summary of the new grounds and explanatory notes to the Bill. Bear in mind the Bill is of course subject to amendment whilst working its way through Parliament.
Renters (Reform) Bill: Rent reviews but not as we know them
The Renters (Reform) Bill (the Bill) sets out the proposed fundamental changes to the assured/assured shorthold tenancy regime in England. One of the less high-profile changes set out in the Bill is to the operation of rent reviews.
Charities monthly round-up May 2023
With a new King on the throne (and plenty of bank holidays to boot), there are changes in the charities’ world too – welcome to the May charities newsletter.
The end assured shorthold tenancies and fixed-term assured tenancies – landlords beware!
The long-awaited Renters (Reform) Bill has finally been presented by the Government to Parliament and had its first reading in the House of Commons on 17 May 2023, bringing with it the most extensive reform to residential tenancies in England for decades and significant implications for all private sector and social landlords.
Charities – do you have cyber-security sense?
Recently, the Charity Commission published updated guidance in relation to internal financial controls for charities. The purpose of the guidance is to ensure that charities implement a robust set of controls to minimise the risks of fraud and financial mismanagement occurring. By failing to adopt and implement such controls, a charity could detrimentally impact their finances and reputation.
Charities monthly round-up April 2023
Welcome to the bumper edition of the April charities newsletter. With spring well and truly underway and all the Easter egg hunts now at an end, there is no need to go hunting for charities news either.
The Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill: reforms to national planning policy
On 22 December 2022, the Government launched its consultation seeking views on its proposed revisions to the National Planning Policy Framework and its proposed approach to preparing National Development Management Policies and the Consultation has just closed.
Changing the narrative on neurodiversity: Smoothing out the bumps in the road
As ever when embarking on an inclusivity journey, it is not without bumps in the road as the General Optical Council (GOC) found in a recent Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) decision.