Employment

New Neonatal Care Leave Law

From 6 April 2025, there will be a new legal right to time off work for employees to care for a child of theirs that requires neonatal care (Neonatal Care Leave (NCL)).

Church leadership, ministry roles and occupational requirements

When it comes to occupational requirements, the Equality Act 2010 forces church and Christian leaders to think carefully about job requirements and Christian employment. How does discrimination law affect biblical beliefs behind men-only church leadership roles?

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Could your volunteers actually be workers?

Well-intentioned payments or gifts to volunteers can lead churches and charities into difficulty. Key takeaways Understand the legal distinctions: Know the difference between volunteers, workers, and employees. Be cautious with payments: Even well-intentioned payments or gifts can change a volunteer’s status. Use resources: Utilise resources such as our Volunteer Pack for guidance on maintaining volunteer … Read more …

A Church Legal Compliance Checklist

The Charity Commission. Employment law. Property Regulations. Data Protection. Sometimes complying with the law can seem complicated and burdensome to churches. Which policies and procedures do churches legally need? We’re here to help. We at Edward Connor Solicitors understand that churches want to be legally compliant as part of their service to Jesus and we … Read more …

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Your employment policies and procedures: time for a spring-clean?

Spring is certainly here with buds blooming and lambs leaping in the fields! As we often think about spring-cleaning our homes, could it be time for a spring-clean of our employment policies and procedures too? Changes in employment law this year Employment law is ever changing and evolving. This spring is no exception with an … Read more …

Changes to Employment Law in 2024

After a relatively quiet period regarding changes to employment law, we now have a “London Bus” situation, with a number turning up at once. Updated copies of the Employment Pack, Worker Pack and Voluntary Worker Pack, incorporating the changes, are available for purchase on our website. For those who are subscribed to our Premium service, … Read more …