If you are a registered charity, details of your charity appear on the Charity Commission’s public register, available online. On 3 September 2020, the Commission launched the latest version of the online register, which now contains more information than ever about each charity. In particular, the register now includes details taken from your charity’s annual … Read more …
The GDPR modified the right of individuals to access data held about them. Here is a basic guide on what to do if you receive a Subject Access Request (SAR). Is the request valid? Requests can be either verbal or written. The request need not refer to the legislation or even say it is a … Read more …
The Cornerstone Judgment raises important questions for Christian organisations, such as Edward Connor Solicitors, who are seeking to conduct themselves in accordance with their beliefs, whilst obeying the law prohibiting unlawful discrimination. The full judgment can be read here. It is lengthy and we have written this article to clarify the key issues and principles, … Read more …
Getting to grips with the legal status of those who “work” in your organisation can be confusing. For example, are they actually an employee? It’s important to get right because different types of working create different obligations and rights, and one way we should seek to honour God is by properly honouring our obligations to … Read more …
The 2020 UK mental health awareness week theme was kindness. Centring on the small acts of kindness that have been so important and heartening to hear of throughout the coronavirus pandemic, the message is clear: kindness is good. Really good. Or to give it it’s hashtag, #kindnessmatters. You don’t have to argue this much – … Read more …
The last few years have been eventful, to say the least, and have had a huge impact on the UK economy. One of the unfortunate consequences of such a climate may be the need to consider redundancies within the workplace. This may be uncharted territory for many organisations. Get it wrong and there could be … Read more …
Are you confident who within your organisation or church is an employee, worker or volunteer? It’s important you know, because things have recently changed in a big way for those classified as “workers”. As a result of “The Good Work Plan” initiative, legal changes impacting employment law came into effect in April 2020. Churches and … Read more …
Naturally upon the tragedy of losing a child, churches and other Christian organisations would want to pastorally care for their employees. There may be many ways that pastoral support is offered and in terms of time away from work, this is likely to have taken the form of compassionate leave. Compassionate leave is discretionary and … Read more …
When your church needs to have some work done, there are many factors to consider. Who gives best value for money? Who will do the job well? How can we glorify God in this? How can we look after the resources that God has given us? When it comes to legal work, the questions that … Read more …
Please note, this is not intended to be a full summary of the law, and advice should be sought on individual situations. Whilst there is clearly a benefit to a church or other Christian organisation in employing staff with minimum fuss and expense, there are also risks. Employers are subject to various anti-discrimination laws. These … Read more …
