The High Court has ordered the Education Secretary to pay the costs of a judicial review brought by the Free Speech Union, after finding that the proceedings caused or significantly accelerated a change in the Government's position regarding free speech protections in higher education. In a costs order made by the Administrative Court, Mr C... Read more
Sharpe Pritchard has successfully represented a local authority in High Court proceedings concerning the closure of a nursery, securing the dismissal of a judicial review brought by a group of parents. The claim arose following the local authority's decision to agree to a proposal by the service provider to terminate its service contract early. The... Read more
This session examines reforms relating to discrimination and workplace equality. We explore the enhanced employer duties around preventing sexual harassment, the introduction of gender pay gap and menopause action planning requirements, and the updated position on third‑party harassment. As part of this session we also cover changes to the use of NDAs and settlement agreements, along... Read more
Sharpe Pritchard LLP is pleased to announce that the firm has been appointed as an official supplier to the Boarding Schools’ Association (BSA), further strengthening its support for the education sector. The Boarding Schools’ Association represents a wide network of UK and international schools and provides expert guidance across safeguarding, governance, compliance and operational matters.... Read more
A webinar organised in collaboration with Galina Ward KC of Landmark Chambers, for senior leadership and HR professionals in schools and colleges. This webinar explores the complex intersection between employment law and the professional regulation of teaching staff. We provide clear, real-world guidance on when concerns about staff conduct may trigger referrals to regulatory bodies,... Read more
This session outlines the forthcoming changes to trade union law, introduce the new Fair Work Agency and its role in overseeing compliance, and revisit key elements of current industrial dispute legislation. The session also examines the updated approach to fire‑and‑rehire practices and considers how these reforms may influence organisational decision‑making and workforce relations. We conclude... Read more
This session outlines key developments of the Employment Rights Act in respect of dismissal and redundancy processes. We provide a straightforward overview of how employers need to prepare for the changes to qualifying period for unfair dismissal and the updated approach to redundancy. It explores the existing law which remains in force around dismissing an... Read more
