In this episode 248 of the podcast I bring you a reminder and refresher about the way in which you calculate holiday entitlement and pay. We cover the key points employers, employees and HR professionals need to know, including: Why it is important to calculate leave entitlement and pay separately. How to calculate annual leave entitlement for a re…

In this episode 247 of the podcast I explore the new law concerning neonatal care leave and pay – a new statutory right designed to support parents whose babies require neonatal care after birth. We cover the key points employers, employees and HR professionals need to know, including: What neonatal care leave is and who will be eligible How the st…

In this episode 246 of the podcast I bring you the final episode in this mini series all about TUPE, and today we cover the frequently asked questions (FAQ’s) about all things TUPE. This is episode 5 of a mini series covering the key details you need to know about TUPE. In this episode of the podcast we cover the following questions Can you change …

The Employers obligation to provide information to employees In this episode 245 of the podcast I bring you the details of the obligations for transferee employers to provide information to the transferor about employees, and the obligations to inform employees and in certain circumstances to consult with employees before they transfer. This is epi…

In this episode 244 of the podcast I bring you the details of the enhanced protection from dismissal that applies to certain employees under TUPE when there is a transfer of their employment. This is episode 3 of a mini series covering the key details you need to know about TUPE. In this episode of the podcast we cover: The additional protection fr…

In this episode 243 of the podcast I bring you a run down of the key employee rights under TUPE when there is a transfer of their employment. This is episode 2 of a mini series covering the key details you need to know about TUPE. In this episode of the podcast we cover: The automatic transfer of employment principle. How to determine which employe…

In this episode 242 of the podcast I bring you an introduction to the law on the transfer of undertakings (protection of employment) regulations, also known as TUPE. This is episode 1 of a mini series covering the key details you need to know about TUPE. In this episode of the podcast we cover: What TUPE is. The background to the legislation. The p…

Dealing with toxic or negative employees can be time consuming and tricky. In this episode 241 of the podcast I discuss what it is like to have toxic or negative employees on your team. Those employees who bring everyone down, and in some cases relish making life difficult for their manager, supervisor or employer, are very tricky to deal with and …

In this episode 240 of the podcast I bring you a rundown of when you may be able to recover your costs if you are successful in making a claim or defending a claim in the Employment Tribunal. In this episode of the podcast we cover: What you need to know to avoid having a costs order made against you. When you may be at risk of having to pay the ot…

In this episode 239 of the podcast I bring you a reminder of the without prejudice rules and section 111A protected discussions and the importance of following a process when you are making an offer to an employee. Equally if you are an employee engaged in discussions why your behaviour can also come under scrutiny. The case we are covering is Gall…

In this episode 238 of the podcast I bring you a rundown of the key employment law changes from 2024 as well as a look ahead to what is to come in 2025. It is important that all employers are aware of the changes and take steps to ensure compliance now. In this episode of the podcast we cover: Holiday entitlement calculations for irregular hours, z…

In this episode 237 of the podcast I bring you an interview with Steve Phillip founder of The Jordan Legacy an organisation founded following his life-changing experience after the death of his son Jordan. In this episode of the podcast we cover: What employers need to be aware of with regards to suicide. Tips on how to manage conversations about s…

In this episode 236 of the podcast I bring you my tips and ideas on how to have effective one to one and supervision meetings with staff. One of the things that many managers struggle with when managing people is maintaining regular meaningful communications with staff. In this episode of the podcast I cover: What is a one to one and supervision me…

In this episode 235 of the podcast I bring you all the detail about a recent case decided by the Employment Appeal Tribunal, Hunter V Carnival plc in which the Appeal Tribunal considered the protection provided by regulation 10 of the Maternity and Parental Leave Regulations 1999. In this episode we cover: The protection provided to women on matern…

On the 10th October 2024 the biggest reform of employment law for many years was published in the form of the Employment Rights Bill. In this episode 234 of the podcast I bring you all the detail about the changes to employment law. In this episode we cover: Sexual Harassment ‘all’ steps prevention Employees who make a sexual harassment disclosure …

From the 26th October 2024 a new proactive duty to prevent sexual harassment comes into force and will apply to all employers regardless of size. In this episode 233 of the podcast I bring you all the detail about the change in the law as well as my advice and recommendations on what employers should be doing to ensure compliance. In this episode w…

We are often called upon by both employers and employees to advise in situations where a departing employee has taken documents or confidential information belonging to their employer. Sometimes this is completely innocent and there is no intention on the part of the employee to exploit the information, and in others it is taken with the intent to …

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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…

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…

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…

In this episode 206 of the podcast I bring you a run down of the proposed changes to employment law announced by the government on the 10th May 2023. The gift that keeps giving….covid and furlough employment cases. In this episode of the podcast I cover: The change announced in regard to the sunset bill. The fact that EU laws will be retained unles…

In this episode 205 of the podcast I bring you my thoughts and guidance on the appraisal process and how to ensure that you are getting it right. In this episode of the podcast I cover: Why employers undertake appraisals. Why employers think they should undertake appraisals. Why I hate the scoring system in an appraisal process. The things that can…

Disability discrimination for something arising from the disability In this episode 204 of the podcast I bring you details of a case recently decided by the Employment Appeal Tribunal which deals with the issue of behaviour arising from disability. In the case of McQueen v General Optical Council the Tribunal and Employment Appeal Tribunal consider…

In this episode 203 of the podcast I bring you a run down on the steps you need to take to effectively manage an employee who is not performing to the level you require. I also touch upon how to address those niggly attitude or behaviour issues that seem to be coming up more and more frequently. In this episode of the podcast I cover: The starting …

In this episode 202 of the podcast I bring you an update on the latest news about holiday pay and holiday entitlement following the Supreme Court Case of Harpur Trust v Brazel. In this episode of the podcast I cover: Basics of holiday entitlement. The foundations of holiday entitlement in law. How to calculate holiday pay for employees and workers …

In this episode 201 of the podcast I am joined by Kate Davies, Independent Fertility Nurse Consultant, Corporate & Fertility Industry Consultancy & Podcast Host of the Fertility Podcast. I came across Kate’s details in a Facebook post shared by innocent and was inspired by the great work that she has been doing with innocent and many other business…

Case review of two interesting recent Tribunal cases In this episode 200 of the podcast I bring you a run down of two interesting cases that have been in the news recently. The first is the case of Glover v Lacoste & Mr R Harmon which is an Employment Appeal Tribunal case involving sex discrimination following the Employers requirement that manager…

School Closures: What are your options? In this episode 199 of the podcast I bring you some ideas for planning ahead for teacher strikes that may close schools and impact on your employees. In this episode I cover the following: Why you should plan ahead and discuss with staff asap. The impact and stress that could be caused to individuals. The imp…