A new approach to enforcement? Ofqual consults on its Taking Regulatory Action policy
On 20 February 2025, Ofqual opened a consultation on updates to its enforcement policy, “Taking Regulatory Action”, which it proposes …
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Briefing for Charities & Social Enterprises | 26 March
Our weekly round up of news and updates from across the sector. To help you navigate this week’s content, the …
How to prepare for new changes to consumer law – drip pricing
The DMCCA came into force on 1 January 2025. It has replaced the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 …
When the professional becomes personal: balancing expectations for the incoming workplace generation
March 2025 marks the annual “B Corp Month” campaign, which aims to celebrate the 10,000 certified “B Corporations” around the …
The top ten things charities get wrong in whistleblowing cases
Employees in the UK are entitled to certain legal protections in the event that they make a disclosure about wrongdoing …
Employment Rights Bill update
On 4 March 2025, the Government published its responses to five consultations, relating to provisions contained its landmark Employment Rights …
UK visa options as an alternative to the H-1B visa
March can be a tense time for American companies and international employees who are awaiting the outcome of the H-1B …
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 – ID verification
Posted on 7 March 2025 and updated on 11 April 2025 In this blog, we continue our series on the …
Contemplating redundancies? Top tips for employers
In the wake of a number of well-known companies and charities announcing plans to cut jobs over the past few …
Navigating the expression of protected beliefs and social media use in the workplace: lessons from Higgs v Farmor’s School [2025] EWCA Civ 109
The question of how to navigate the expression of protected beliefs in the workplace, particularly where those beliefs may not …
Is your charity ready for the Online Safety Act?
The Online Safety Act (the “OSA”) imposes a range of duties on in-scope online services, aiming in particular to protect …
Early Neutral Evaluation: A game-changer for resolving sports disputes
Early Neutral Evaluation (ENE) is becoming an increasingly valuable tool in UK dispute resolution. While commonly used in business and …