Best Employment Tribunal Podcasts (2024)

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#233: £2 Million Pounds In Compensation for A Sex Discrimination Case! Here are Some of the Most Shocking Sex Discrimination Cases Workers Have Won In UK Employment Tribunals! 22:46

5d ago22:46

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Send us a Text Message. Hi there Hi there This week we are completing our look at sex discrimination at work, by looking at some of the more shocking cases that have come through a UK employment tribunal. The aim of this week’s podcast episode is to support an understanding that sex discrimination at work is wrong and that there are steps you can t…

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Employment tribunal cases - dismissals following employee mistakes 18:27

30d ago18:27

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Bags for life, tea containing a surprising substance and more: Susie Munro, senior legal editor at Brightmine, discusses four recent employment tribunal cases where employees were dismissed for misconduct after making what they said were mistakes. Related resources Misconduct dismissals following employee mistakes: Employment tribunal round-up How …

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Contracts of apprenticeship in Scotland and the risks of terminating early 11:32

2h ago11:32

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Care should be taken if an employer is considering dismissing an apprentice, as a higher legal threshold applies for terminating a contract of apprenticeship in Scotland compared to other employees. In our latest podcast, Nikita Sandhu discusses the case of Hassan v Commsworld Ltd with David Hossack and highlights why the employer was found to have…

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#232: If You Think Sex Discrimination at Work Has Ended, Think Again. Here's What You Need to Look For If You Think This Is Happening to You! 16:52

12d ago16:52

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Send us a Text Message. Hi there This week we’re into the final topic area of our mini-series on discrimination at work, focusing on protected characteristics. In this week’s episode we focus on sex discrimination at work - not to be confused with gender or gender reassignment discrimination. It's our view, that the more you are able to acquaint yo…

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Replay - Being a Good Witness (with Sean Jones KC) 31:58

13d ago31:58

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This is a replay version of an episode originally published in June 2022. Please note that any law discussed in the episode may be out of date. In this episode, you’ll learn how to be a good witness in an employment tribunal, including:- what is your job as a witness? should you prepare in advance? how to answer questions during cross-examination D…

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Will the new Government change the rules for business immigration? 15:49

13d ago15:49

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In light of the recent General Election, Stuart McWilliams and David Hossack discuss what is likely to change for employers sponsoring work visas and what other reforms would be useful in the visa system.By Stuart McWilliams and David Hossack

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HR’s role in rethinking office design for the contemporary workforce 20:13

13d ago20:13

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From wellness and neurodiversity to ·hotelification·, Rachel Basha, founder and CEO of the architecture and design practice Basha-Franklin, discusses the ways in which the shifting needs and character of the 21st-century workforce are reshaping office design. Related resources Deskless and disengaged - how can you stop me from leaving? Introduction…

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Ep. 49 - Labour's plans for re-shaping industrial relations 9:11

13d ago9:11

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Angela Lown and Charles Pigott discuss the changes to trade union and industrial action law announced in the 2024 King’s speech.By Mills & Reeve

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The King’s Speech - Employment law reform 20:44

19d ago20:44

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In our latest employment podcast, David Hossack speaks to Innes Clark and Hayley Johnson about the new employment legislation that the Labour Government has promised to introduce - what changes can we expect to see and when? Are these the most significant changes we have seen to the world of work over the past 20 years?…

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#231: Can You Be Forced to Work On Sundays? We Discuss This and Other Religous Discrimination Cases In This Week's Podcast Episode! 14:39

21d ago14:39

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Send us a Text Message. Hi there This week we are into part 2 of our religious discrimination mini-series after introducing the topic in last week’s podcast. This week we look at some of the key religious discrimination cases to come to tribunal, to provide a useful backdrop to any concerns you may have ongoing at the moment. It's our view, that th…

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S3 Ep18: Probationary periods - why they suddenly may be REALLY significant 45:13

20d ago45:13

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The forthcoming changes to unfair dismissal rights will put the focus firmly on probationary periods for new hire. Join our specialist employment solicitors Peter and Adrienne in this Thursday’s Employment Law 101 webinar to find out: 👉Why probationary periods are going to back in fashion; 👉 Why what matters is more than simply how they are drafted…

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#230: How Will You Know If You Are Suffering Religious Discrimination At Work? Here’s What Will Stand Out About The Way You Are Being Treated! 13:58

28d ago13:58

13:58

Send us a Text Message. Hi there This week we look at an often overlooked area of employment rights which is that of religious discrimination and how you may be able to note that you may be suffering religious discrimination at work. It's our view, that the more you are able to acquaint yourself with your employment rights in this area, the more yo…

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The four day working week 32:39

28d ago32:39

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In our latest employment podcast, we are joined by Tatiana Pignon from the Autonomy Institute to discuss a follow up report looking at the longer term effects of a four-day working week pilot which took place in the UK in 2022. Details of the report can be found via this link Making It Stick: The UK Four-Day Week Pilot One Year On - The Autonomy In…

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#229: So We Have a New Government And New Labour Are Putting Forward More New Employment Rights For Workers. This Week We Look At What’s In The New Deal For You! 12:36

1M ago12:36

12:36

Send us a Text Message. Hi there After last week’s landslide victory for the Labour Party, this week in part 1 of this mini series, we take a deeper dive into the additional changes the new Labour Government are proposing to introduce to your employment rights, within the first 100 days of government. It's our view, that the more you are able to ac…

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S3 Ep17: Getting the most out of settlement agreements 43:02

1M ago43:02

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Last week our specialist employment lawyers Adrienne and Peter look at how to get the most out of using settlement agreements including: 👉 the timing of offering one 👉 confidentiality wording 👉 negotiating terms 👉 why independent legal advice is a mustBy Employment Law 101

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YOUR HOME. THEIR WORKPLACE. Trailer 1:30

1M ago1:30

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Often, as a result of a life changing event, many people unwittingly become employers of care staff in their homes. A loved one had an accident or incident that results in a brain injury or trauma, spinal injury or multiple complex disabilities that changes their life - as well as all those around them; their families, their friends, even their wor…

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Mergers and acquisitions - HR's seat at the table 30:06

1M ago30:06

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Steve Allan joins us to talk about HR's role in mergers and acquisitions and offers five top tips for getting M&As right. We talk about: company culture; the impact of AI; understanding TUPE; and how to get integration right. Related resources Hiring across borders: Five compliance challenges and how to solve them Podcast: Global hiring - AI, EORs …

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#228: What’s in the Labour Manifesto For Workers’ Employment Rights? Let’s Take a Deep Dive Into What’s On offer! 11:39

1M ago11:39

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Send us a Text Message. Hi There This week, as we count down to the General Election on 4th July 2024 and the suggested Labour government that is said to be coming your way - we thought we would look at what’s in the Labour Party Election Manifesto for employees. Remember, we looked at the Conservative Manifesto in last week’s episode. We're puttin…

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The AI Employment Bill 25:24

1M ago25:24

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In our latest employment podcast David Hossack is joined by Grace Corby of Cloisters Chambers to discuss the use of AI in employment and the proposed Artificial Intelligence (Regulation and Employment Rights) Bill. As one of the team involved in the drafting of the Bill, Grace is well positioned to cast light on this area. Details of the Bill, whic…

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S3 Ep16: Mastering Small-Scale Redundancies: A Guide for HR Professionals and In-House Counsel 41:14

2M ago41:14

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Our specialist employment lawyers Adrienne and Peter look at how to stay legally compliant when handling smaller scale redundancy exercises, including: 👉 Why you might want to mirror a collective consultation process; 👉 The importance of consulting on the proposal and the process; 👉 The importance of communication; and 👉 How to avoid claims for unf…

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#227: What’s in the Conservative Manifesto For Workers’ Employment Rights? Let’s Take a Deep Dive Into What’s On Offer! 16:44

2M ago16:44

16:44

Send us a Text Message. Hi there This week we look at what’s in the Conservative election manifesto for employees… which might be one of the proposals that encourages you to put your x in a particular slot. It's our view, that the more you are able to acquaint yourself with your employment rights in this area, the more your rights will act as an ea…

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Ep. 48 - Employment settlement agreements and future claims 15:26

2M ago15:26

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Lindsey Hill and Charles Pigott discuss two recent cases on the scope of waivers that can validly be included in employment settlement agreements.By Mills & Reeve

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#226: Recognising the Signs of Race Discrimination At Work and the Solutions You and Your Employer Can Take to Make The Bad Treatment Stop! 14:31

2M ago14:31

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Send us a Text Message. Hi There In this week’s second podcast episode about race discrimination at work, we’re going to look at how you recognise the signs of race discrimination and what you your employer should be doing to increase your protection at work. We also take a look at actions you can take to protect yourself at work. It's our view, th…

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Adams v Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre: when are gender-critical beliefs protected? 11:39

2M ago11:39

11:39

In our recent podcast, David Hossack and Fiona Meek look at a recent employment tribunal decision which has attracted a significant amount of publicity, regarding an employee who was dismissed and discriminated against in light of her gender critical beliefs.By David Hossack and Fiona Meek

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#225: Are You Being Treated Differently At Work Because of Your Race? Here Are The Top 4 Legal Areas to Look For If You Suspect Race Discrimination At Work! 16:09

2M ago16:09

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Send us a Text Message. Hi there This week we’re looking at race discrimination in the workplace and the four key areas within which, acts of race discrimination against you could take place. In next week's episode we’ll look at how you recognise the signs of race discrimination at work and what your employer can do to stop this behaviour. It's our…

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Global hiring: AI, EORs and worker misclassification risks 26:19

2M ago26:19

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Miranda Zolot, general counsel at Oyster, talks about the benefits and challenges of distributed working and global hiring. Join her as she discusses subjects including: • EORs and PEOs; • compliance issues; • employee/contractor misclassification risks; and • AI. Related resources What is an employer of record? Hiring across borders: Five complian…

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S8E10 - Top Tips on Managing Employee Expenses 20:37

2M ago20:37

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In this episode, you'll learn my top seven tips for managing employee expenses. This podcast is supported by Occupational Health Assessment Ltd, Policies 2024 and by HR Inner Circle. Leave a review for this podcast before 11 June 2024 and win a prize - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastreviews 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com …

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S3 Ep15: TUPE transfers: how to successfully navigate your organisation through a transfer 38:58

2M ago38:58

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Our specialist employment lawyers Adrienne and Mark talk about the complex topic of TUPE transfers.By Employment Law 101

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General Election 2024: Labour propose major changes to employment law 27:18

2M ago27:18

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In our latest employment podcast, hosted by David Hossack, Innes Clark and Hayley Johnson discuss the employment law changes that Labour are proposing in the event that they win the general election.By David Hossack, Innes Clark and Hayley Johnson

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#224: It’s 2024 And We’re Just Finding Out That If You Were Made Redundant From Virgin Airlines After Covid, You May Have Lost Your Job Because of Your Age. Here’s What Happened! 13:36

2M ago13:36

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Send us a Text Message. Hi there In this week’s episode we look at a hugely important situation which is brewing for the month of June 2024, when staff at Virgin Atlantic who believe they were unfairly targeted for redundancy due to their age and experience – will begin having their cases heard in Employment Tribunals. The importance of these cases…

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S8E09 - Amending Tribunal Claims 45:56

2M ago45:56

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In this episode Daniel discusses Amending Tribunal Claims with Nathaniel Caiden from Cloisters. You’ll learn… What the law is on amending a claim form, and the relevant of tribunal time limits Whether the Presidential Guidance on time limits is arguably wrong What you should be focusing on when either making, or resisting, an application to amend a…

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#223: After Denying Him His Paternity Leave, This Father Won His Paternity Leave Case At Employment Tribunal And Was Awarded Over £20,000 in Damages. Here’s What Happened! 15:50

3M ago15:50

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Send us a Text Message. Hi there In our final episode on Paternity Leave, we look at enhanced paternity or partner rights and we look at an example of what can go wrong, when your employer misinterprets your rights and denies your right to fully access your paternity leave or paternity pay. It's our view, that the more you are able to acquaint your…

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Ep. 47 - The latest on reasonable adjustments 15:36

3M ago15:36

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Carrie March and Charles Pigott explore the implications of a key ruling from the Employment Appeal Tribunal on reasonable adjustments and trial periods.By Mills & Reeve

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S8E08 - Drugs & Alcohol in the Workplace 20:11

3M ago20:11

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In this episode, you'll learn: When employer’s can insist on random drug and alcohol testing for employees What to do if someone turns up to work smelling of alcohol Why you can’t automatically dismiss if an employee fails a drug or alcohol test This podcast is supported by Occupational Health Assessment Ltd, Policies 2024 and by HR Inner Circle. L…

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S3 Ep14: Tackling tricky employee grievances 39:02

3M ago39:02

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Last week our specialist employment lawyers Adrienne and Peter discussed their best tips for dealing with those really tricky issues that crop up when dealing with grievances.By Employment Law 101

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Rethinking recruitment and reskilling 34:09

3M ago34:09

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According to research, almost half of the skills used by the workforce today will no longer be relevant in a couple of years. Given this context of a fast-evolving workplace with shifting needs, it's perhaps unsurprising that organisations are struggling to hire people with the right skills. What is to be done? Career mentor Laurie Macpherson joins…

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Industrial action and detriments short of dismissal: incompatible with human rights? 8:32

3M ago8:32

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In our latest podcast, David Hossack and Ellen Grant discuss the recent Supreme Court decision of Secretary of State for the Department of Business and Trade v Mercer and the impact this judgement may have on the protection of workers who take part in industrial action during working hours.By David Hossack and Ellen Grant

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S8E07 - The Right to Disconnect 21:41

3M ago21:41

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In this episode, you'll learn about: The current protections at work The Labour Party proposed ‘right to switch off’, set out in their Green Paper, ‘New deal for working people’ My ten top tips for employers This podcast is supported by Occupational Health Assessment Ltd, Policies 2024 and by HR Inner Circle. Leave a review for this podcast before …

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#222: One In Four Parents Have Problems Accessing Their Paternity Rights After The Birth of Their Baby. Here’s Are The Reasons Why! 15:48

3M ago15:48

15:48

Send us a Text Message. Hi there In this week’s episode, we look at what can go wrong when you try to enforce your paternity rights at work, to alert you to reasons you might miss out on your paternity leave or paternity pay, and steps you can take to avoid this happening. It's our view, that the more you know your employment rights, the more your …

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S3 Ep13: Notification of new employment tribunal claim 44:05

3M ago44:05

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Ever wondered what you need to do if you receive notification of an employment tribunal claim against your company or one of your named employees?By Employment Law 101

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S8E06 - Agency Workers 35:09

3M ago35:09

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In this episode Daniel discusses Agency workers with Naomi Ling from Outer Temple Chambers. You’ll learn about… The difference between agency workers and fixed-term workers The impact of Brexit on agency worker regulations The day one rights and week 12 rights for agency workers This podcast is supported by Occupational Health Assessment Ltd, Polic…

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Employment Tribunal hearings insight 28:44

3M ago28:44

28:44

David Hossack speaks to Hayley Johnson, Legal Director and Andrew Crammond, Barrister from Trinity Chambers about what you need to know about how Employment Tribunal hearings work in practice from giving evidence, how hearings in England and Scotland differ, to dos and don'ts during hearings.By David Hossack and Hayley Johnson

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#221 When It Comes To Paternity Leave, Partners Are Badly Treated Too! If That’s You, Here’s What You Need to Know! 12:35

3M ago12:35

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Send us a Text Message. Hi there, In this week's episode, we take a look at your rights to Paternity Leave, something which isn’t often spoken about in discussions about employment rights. It's our view, that the more you acquaint yourself with your employment rights, the more your rights will act as an early warning system, to spot bad treatment o…

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Redundancy protection – what’s changed? 24:03

3M ago24:03

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A raft of employment law changes have come into effect over the past few months. In this edition of the podcast, Zeba Sayed and Stephen Simpson discuss some developments that have perhaps received less attention than others: the changes to special redundancy protection for family-related leave that came into force on 6 April 2024. Read the transcri…

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S8E05 - Age Discrimination 31:54

3M ago31:54

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In this episode, you'll learn: Direct discrimination on grounds of age Associative age discrimination Stereotyping This podcast is supported by Occupational Health Assessment Ltd, Policies 2024 and by HR Inner Circle. Leave a review for this podcast before 11 June 2024 and win a prize - www.danielbarnett.com/podcastreviews 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment l…

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#220: Yes You Have New Maternity Rights But You Might Still Be Treated Badly At Work Because You Are Pregnant Or Because You Take Maternity Leave! Here’s What Pregnancy or Maternity Discrimination Might ... 13:57

3M ago13:57

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Send us a Text Message. Hi there In last week’s episode we looked at your pregnancy and maternity protections and your new protection against maternity redundancy… which came online on 06/04/2024. In this week’s episode, we look at what can happen when you employer decides to ignore your employment rights and practice pregnancy and or maternity dis…

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Gender critical teacher not unfairly dismissed or discriminated against 12:24

4M ago12:24

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David Hossack talks to Sarah Gilzean about the case of Lister v New College Swindon where a teacher was dismissed for - amongst other things - failing to use a pupil's preferred name and pronouns.By David Hossack and Sarah Gilzean

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S8E04 - How to Protect Your Business from Departing Employees 43:27

4M ago43:27

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In this episode Daniel discusses How to Protect Your Business from Departing Employees with Gus Baker from Outer Temple Chambers. You’ll learn… What you should think about when drafting PTRs How the rise of remote working has impacted on restrictive covenants What to do first when you discover an ex-employee has breached their covenants This podcas…

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S3 Ep12: Top tips for managing underperforming employees 39:01

4M ago39:01

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Our specialist employment lawyers Adrienne and Peter discuss their best tips for managing underperforming employees.By Employment Law 101

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#219: You Now Have Redundancy Protection Until Your Baby is 18 Months Old Because Your New Pregancy & Maternity Leave Employment Rights Started On 6th April 2024. Here’s What You Need to Know! 15:14

4M ago15:14

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Send us a Text Message. Hi there In this week’s episode we look at your new pregnancy and maternity leave protection against redundancy rights which you now have, which came online on 6th April 2024. We look at how these new rights work for you and how the rights sit alongside existing pregnancy and maternity rights which you already have. The more…

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