An update on the Law and best practice for managing and recruiting staff and for dealing with any issues that may arise. An easy to listen to legal and practical update.
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How can employers make it easier for parents to return to work after a period of family leave
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In this episode 231 of the podcast I bring you an interview with Alice Derbyshire who is a specialist coach and speaker and who works with parents and employers on making the transition back to work as easy as possible. In this episode of the podcast we cover: What the key issues are for HR and managers to consider. Tips on how to reintegrate new p…
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Setting your employees up for success
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We are often called upon by employers and managers to advise on situations where issues with performance arise with employees, and the manager/employer has reached the end of their patience with the individual. We are also regularly asked by employers about how to manage employees who do not do what is required or are not up to standards. Whilst we…
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Directors employment rights
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In recent weeks we have been advising several directors (who also happen to be shareholders) of companies where there has been some sort of fall out with fellow directors (and shareholders) leading to that person being dismissed from their role as director and in turn their employment. In this episode 229 of the podcast I bring you a run down of th…
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Unfair Dismissal: Frequently Asked Questions?
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Episode 6: Listener questions answered about disciplinary issues & unfair dismissal In this weeks’ episode of the podcast I will answer some of the most frequently asked questions from Employers about how to deal with disciplinary issues and how to avoid a claim for unfair dismissal. This is the final of 6 episodes that focus on all of the key aspe…
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Unfair Dismissal: Compensation & Remedies Episode 5
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In this weeks’ episode of the podcast I will tell you what the compensation could be for an employee who is successful in a claim for unfair dismissal and the other lesser used remedies. This is the fifth of 6 episodes that will focus on all of the key aspects of unfair dismissal, including everything you need to know to really get to grips with di…
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Unfair Dismissal: The ACAS Code of Practice Episode 4
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In this weeks’ episode of the podcast I bring you a run down of the requirements of the ACAS code of practice. This is the fourth of 6 episodes that will focus on all of the key aspects of unfair dismissal, including everything you need to know to really get to grips with dismissals and what constitutes a fair dismissal. In this episode 226 I will …
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Unfair Dismissal: The Reasonableness of Dismissal Episode 3
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In this weeks’ episode of the podcast I bring you information and analysis of the second test for a fair dismissal, the reasonableness test. This is the third of 6 episodes that will focus on all of the key aspects of unfair dismissal, including everything you need to know to really get to grips with dismissals and what constitutes a fair dismissal…
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Unfair Dismissal: Potentially Fair Reasons
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In this weeks’ episode of the podcast I bring you the five potentially fair reasons for dismissing an employee. This is the second of 6 episodes that will focus on all of the key aspects of unfair dismissal, including everything you need to know to really get to grips with dismissals and what constitutes a fair dismissal. In this episode 224 I will…
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Unfair Dismissal: What is unfair dismissal?
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This episode 223 of the podcast I bring you an introduction to the law regarding unfair dismissal. This is the first of a mini series that will focus on all of the key aspects of unfair dismissal, including everything you need to know to really get to grips with dismissals and what constitutes a fair dismissal. It will assist both employers who may…
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Holiday pay and holiday entitlement changes 2024
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In this episode 222 of the podcast I bring you a run down of the changes to the Working Time Regulations which are effective in the holiday year that starts after 01 April 2024. In this episode of the podcast we cover: The definition of irregular hour worker The definition of part year worker How statutory holiday entitlement is accrued for irregul…
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What Employers & HR should learn from Bates v The Post Office
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In this episode 221 of the podcast I bring you my thoughts and reflections on the case of Bates v The Post Office and whilst not directly related to employment law there are lots of lessons that all employers and HR can take from the events that took place. In this episode of the podcast we cover: Why employers and HR need to take internal investig…
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Top tips for HR and people professionals
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In this episode 220 of the podcast I bring you an interview with Fay Wallis who is a specialist career coach who helps HR and People Professionals. In this episode of the podcast we cover: What the key issues are for HR and people professionals. Tips on how to address the key issues. Time Management tools techniques and resources for HR professiona…
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The Gender Pay Gap & Equal Pay at work
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In this episode 219 of the podcast I bring you an interview with Michelle Gyimah who is a specialist pay gap strategist. Michelle is an expert in assisting businesses and organisations to close their pay gap. In this episode of the podcast we cover: Why the gender pay gap is an important consideration for employers. Why the gender pay gap still ari…
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New Sexual Harassment Laws in 2024
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Prevention of Sexual Harassment obligations for employers are changing in 2024 In this episode 218 of the podcast I bring you an update on the new sexual harassment laws in 2024, including all the information employers need to consider. In this episode of the podcast we cover: What is the current law about workplace sexual harassment. What the Equa…
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Adjustments at work for Employees with sight or hearing loss
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How employers can assist employees with sight or hearing loss to succeed In this episode 217 of the podcast I bring you an interview with Dan Williams who is the founder of Visualise Training and Consultancy an organisation which promotes and enables inclusion, accessibility and equality for people living with visual impairment, hearing loss and ot…
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Menopause Symptoms led to discrimination claim
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This case illustrates when an employee can qualify for protection from discrimination due to menopause symptoms In this episode 216 of the podcast I bring you a summary of a case that was decided by the Employment Tribunal in regards to the issue of whether an employee was treated less favourably due to menopause symptoms and whether her employer w…
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Reasonable Adjustments at work: an interview with Jan Brookes
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In this episode 215 of the podcast I bring you an interview with Jan Brookes who is the CEO of a local Isle of Wight Charity, Isle Access. Jan is an expert in assisting businesses and organisations to be more accessible. In this episode of the podcast we cover: The number one thing that all employers can do, with no expense, to assist their staff w…
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Employers need to consider reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process
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In this episode 214 of the podcast I bring you a summary of a case that was decided by the Employment Appeal Tribunal in regards to the issue of whether an employer was under an obligation to make a reasonable adjustment to their recruitment process for an applicant with regards to his dyspraxia. The case is AECOM Ltd v Mr C Mallon. In this episode…
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Why is it important to put in writing terms of employment or consultancy arrangements?
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This Employment Tribunal case illustrates why it is important for businesses to set out terms in writing in advance of someone starting work In this episode 213 of the podcast I bring you a summary of a case that was decided by the Watford Employment Tribunal in regards to the issue of the status of the aggrieved. The case is Guler v Newman Law LLP…
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Workplace Mediation: What is it & why should you consider it?
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Workplace mediation is a critical tool for resolving disputes in the future of work In this episode 212 of the podcast I bring you an interview and discussion with my colleague Jo Carley, who is an experienced workplace mediator and strong advocate for alternative dispute resolution in workplace disputes. In this episode of the podcast we cover: Wh…
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Changing employee contract terms
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In this episode 211 of the podcast I bring you a run down from a case decided by the Employment Appeal Tribunal where the issue of making a change to employee contract terms was considered in the context of the employee’s eligibility for an enhanced redundancy payment. The case we are covering is Jackson v The University Hospitals of North Midlands…
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Employing Care Leavers: Top tips for employers
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What should employers consider when employing care leavers or care experienced people In this episode 210 of the podcast I am joined by Ali Steele from Wight Oak Youth Services to discuss the importance for employers to think purposefully about employing care leavers and to consider the individual requirements of those who are care experienced. In …
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How to conduct a disciplinary investigation
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Procedure and Tips for employers about disciplinary investigations In this episode 209 of the podcast I will explain why getting the disciplinary investigation process right is critical to successfully defending a claim for unfair dismissal and the steps that you need to take. In this episode of the podcast I cover: Why assigning the right person t…
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What is gross misconduct?
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In this episode 208 of the podcast I will explain what gross misconduct is so that you understand when circumstances arise that could be gross misconduct and steps to take. In this episode of the podcast I cover: What is gross misconduct? The legal test for determining a fair dismissal for gross misconduct The difference between misconduct and gros…
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What are the most common reasons for Employment Tribunal claims?
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The reasons cases arise and steps you can take to prevent them In this episode 207 of the podcast I bring you the most common reasons for Employment Tribunal claims to arise in our experience and ways you can reduce the risk of a claim arising. In this episode of the podcast I cover: The most common type of legal claim in our experience at this tim…
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