A series of regulation changes introduced in mid-October have the potential to make a real contribution in easing the backlog of tribunal cases, which continue to rise following the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. These …
Citizens Advice has urged the government to create a single enforcement body for employment rights after the dramatic rise in tribunal claims during the pandemic. This has led to a severe backlog of cases and …
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Christian Aid is to launch a three-year diversity plan to address racial injustice after a commissioned report identified the need to tackle inequality in the organisation. Interviews were conducted with Christian Aid staff in Britain …
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The Charity Commission has published a set of resources and advice to help trustees and staff protect their organisations against fraud after finding over £3.5million has been stolen thus far during the pandemic. The resources …
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A tribunal has ruled that a former charity CEO who resigned after three distinct breaches of trust and confidence was constructively dismissed. Ms Gillian Smith was unfairly dismissed from her role at Age Concern, who …
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The number of tribunal claims has surged throughout lockdown, according to the latest statistics from the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), with experts warning the trend will continue to rise if employers are not “meticulous” in …
