In this month’s Workplace Law we have a video from Nick Hobden, Head of Employment who discusses the risk protection arrangement (RPA), which is an alternative to commercial insurance for academy trusts, and we have a warm welcome to our new Commercial Partner Jonathan Askin.
We also have two articles, one considering parental access to school premises and the other one exploring neurodiversity in the workplace. Also, don't forget our next HR Club is on Wednesday 13 July, click here to register.
If you have any questions about any of the topics raised in Workplace Law, please do get in touch.
Risk protection arrangement (RPA)
Nick Hobden, Head of Employment discusses the risk protection arrangement (RPA), which is an alternative to commercial insurance for academy trusts.
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A warm welcome to new Partner Jonathan Askin
We welcome respected commercial lawyer Jonathan Askin who has recently joined Thomson Snell & Passmore as a Partner, to head up its commercial law offering. Jonathan joins us from nationwide firm Knights plc, where he led the commercial team.
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Parental access to school premises
Contrary to popular belief, people do not have an automatic right to enter school premises; schools are private property even though they serve a public function. Parents of pupils are granted an implied licence to enter school premises at certain stated times (for example, to pick up children or to attend a school event).
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Neurodiversity
Examples of neurodiverse conditions include ADHD, dyslexia, Tourette syndrome and autism. We explore how workplaces can become more inclusive of those who are neurodiverse and what legal obligations may arise in this regard.
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