TechNExt Fringe Event: Why Wellbeing Matters

In a team comprising Adam Beaumont (Counsel), Stephen Radcliffe, Joe Mills, Sam Slater and Josh Wood, Ward Hadaway's construction offering in Leeds have succeeded in enforcing an adjudicator's award in the Technology and Construction Court whilst concurrently resisting a stay of enforcement.

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has recently considered a series of complaints relating to the menopause. Claims relating to the menopause often include allegations of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex and/or disability. In this case, a Tribunal upheld the disability discrimination claims.

Even though it is some time since the lockdown came to an end, Tribunals have dealt with a number of cases relating to the way in which Covid is dealt with in the workplace. Two cases this year illustrate the Tribunals’ approach.

Following the widely publicised news regarding school closures due to crumbling concrete, it is vital for the Social Housing industry to get ahead of the concrete 'crisis' by tackling the issue quickly and efficiently.

In 2014 the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) first published guidance for schools to help them comply with their duties under the Equality 2010.

Our Local Authority round up provides brief summaries of topical information on a weekly basis, to keep you aware of the changes and updates relevant to you.

The Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act 2023 was passed last week, and will create a new right for many casual, agency and zero hours contract workers when it takes effect (which is expected to be in September 2024).

We recently held our Guidance for Governors: Dealing with the disciplinary and grievance process webinar.