In her blog post, Hannah Bollard reviews a case where an employer set up a holiday savings fund to help workers save money, but underpaid national minimum wage. 'Any type of scheme where monies are taken before payment of wages can be risky.' Read more: buff.ly/3YOPmBk

The team from our #Macclesfield office will be at the Sutton Flower Show today! If you're attending today say hello to our team, learn about how we can help you and enter our free will #Competition. More details here: buff.ly/4cvqf9O ACSPrivateClient

David Alcock and Felicity Butler are talking all things #BCorp on 17 September! They will guide you through the process of becoming a B Corp and moving beyond 'business as usual'. Book now: buff.ly/3Mo1pxY #AnthonyCollins #Seminar

We are excited to announce the opening of our new #PrivateClient childcare hub in the heart of Wolverhampton! Our talented #Childcare team will be able to individuals based in the city and across the Black Country, Shropshire and Telford. Find out more: buff.ly/4e8Ix1I

This week, our head of funding, Jon Coane, spoke to Inside Housing about the urgent need for new financial models to support the provision of more social and affordable housing. Read his article in full here: buff.ly/4dN8uUR #SocialHousing #LocalGovernment #Finance

"We were so proud to be the first Midlands accredited law firm to become a B Corp in 2022." Matt Wort reflects on our #BCorp accreditation in our 2024 social impact report. We are proud of our B Corp status and our commitment to improving lives, communities and society.

Care homes are facing financial struggles amid a funding crisis. In the absence of wholesale reform, careful negotiations are needed to secure the funding required to remain viable says Liam Fitzgerald, in his article for Care Talk. bit.ly/3AQZ3oQ #SocialCare

We're delighted to announce that we are attending the #BCorpFestival in Oxford! As a #BCorp, we're passionate about improving lives, communities, and society, and we're working to make a change for the better. Learn about our #Regeneration work here: buff.ly/3MsOU48

Our annual #EmploymentLaw update is on 15 October! Our expert team will talk through the tools and insights you need to navigate the changing employment landscape in the wake of the new #LabourGovernment. Book now: buff.ly/3MxDFYb

Hazel Findlay and Hannah Bollard cover recouping immigration costs in their blog post. 'If a sponsoring employer has recouped [...] the Immigration Skills Charge from a worker [...] the employer’s sponsor licence will normally be revoked.' Read it here: buff.ly/4g251Dt

David Alcock and Mark Cook will be attending the #BCorpFestival this week! Since our certification in 2022, we have been hard at work on our mission to become a better business and remain a force for good in every way. Find out more here: buff.ly/4dSv7aD #BCorp

Are you a company secretary of a single or multi-academy trust or supporting others in this role? Join our workshop, where our #Education team will cover everything you need to know about the role and the latest #DfE and ESFA requirements. Book now: buff.ly/46Arinx

Emma Watt summarises the new Code of Practice by the Welsh Government in her latest blog. "Providers can point to the Code when evidencing that their services are cost-effective and that they deliver well-being outcomes for people." Read more: buff.ly/3XkL9CX

Don't miss our annual #EmploymentLaw update on 15 October! We will cover the latest updates on pension reform and how shifting immigration policy may affect your workforce. Places are limited, so book now: buff.ly/3B8ErII

David Alcock and Mark Cook attended the #BCorp festival last week! They caught up with clients, attended sessions on #Sustainability and #Purpose and joined B Corps across the country to tackle the issues that matter. Learn about our B Corp status here: buff.ly/3XmfT6L

Don't miss David Alcock and Felicity Butler's session tomorrow on the legal implications for businesses that are considering becoming a #BCorp. Learn more: buff.ly/4d15eE8 #AnthonyCollins #Seminar B Lab

Richard Brooks covers the Great British Energy Bill in his latest #Ebriefing, explaining the benefits to your development or #regeneration schemes and the Government's commitment to the Local Power Plan. Read it here: buff.ly/3XqtMkd #Energy #NetZero #Government

Maria Ramon will be speaking at the No5 Barristers' Chambers Family Group today on the voice of the child in private law. She will be joined by No5 Barristers' Chambers and the Pathfinder Pilot Committee. Learn more: buff.ly/4d2lLYt #FamilyLaw #PrivateClient

The September edition of our #Charities newsletter covers the Charity Commission's activities over the summer. Phil Watts covers updated #Guidance on documenting charity #Trustee decision-making, #LocalAuthorities and more. Read it here: buff.ly/3TzzUFU

The #ProcurementAct 2024 is delayed until 24 February. Chanel Quigley and Mark Cook set out the focus areas for #ContractingAuthorities. "Review your strategic policies and corporate plan and consider your [...] priorities to incorporate." Read it here: buff.ly/4d3xbeI