Employment Law Matters
177 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsAre you an HR Professional or employment lawyer? Do you love employment law? Employment Law Matters is presented by London employment law barrister Daniel Barnett. You'll learn how to deal with tricky, practical, employment law and HR issues in regular, weekly, bite-sized chunks.
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S8E03 - Spotting the Liar in a Workplace Investigation
April 22, 2024 23:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBIn this episode, you'll learn all about how to handle a 'he said, she said' situation. 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 Employer’s guide to redundancy - go.danielbarnett.com/free/redundancy My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk 💎 PRODUCTS, M...
S8E02 - Unfair Dismissal pitfalls
April 15, 2024 23:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBIn this episode, Daniel discusses Unfair Dismissal pitfalls with Andrew Allen from Outer Temple Chambers. You'll learn... Why the perfect conduct investigation doesn’t need to be perfect What the first thing you should do is if an employee threatens litigation; and, Why you shouldn’t stinge on holiday pay termination payments 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 ...
S8E01 - Are you ready for April 2024?
April 08, 2024 23:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBIn this episode, you'll learn: The new rules on flexible working The national minimum wage changes Changes to redundancy protection for employees This podcast is supported by Occupational Health Assessment Ltd, Policies 2024 and by the 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 Employer’s guide to redundancy - go.danielbarnett.com/free...
Season 8 coming soon...
March 15, 2024 10:00 - 1 minute - 1.41 MBThis podcast is supported by Policies 2024 and by HR Inner Circle. 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates – www.danielbarnett.com Employer’s guide to redundancy - go.danielbarnett.com/free/redundancy My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk 💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSES HR Platinum Policy Package 2024 – www.polices2024.com The Virtual Employment Law Academy – www.virtualemploymentlawacademy.com Join the HR Inner Circle – www.hrinnercircle.co.uk Ultimate Employment Law 2024 ...
Bonus episode: The Colour Purple, the Actress, and her Anti-Gay Beliefs
March 06, 2024 22:00 - 8 minutes - 6.09 MBIn this bonus episode recorded on 6 March 2024, before season 8 kicks off, we discuss today's judgment from the Employment Appeal Tribunal in Omooba v Michael Garrett Associates, involving a religious Christian actress with anti-gay views who was dismissed from her job as the lead role, playing a lesbian, in The Colour Purple. Link to full Judgment If you're an HR Professional, come and join me at www.hrsecretstour.com 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates - www.danielbarnett.co.uk Employe...
S7E10 - What is malingering and how do you spot it?
December 05, 2023 00:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBIn this episode, the following topics will be discussed: The four different types of malingering The early signs of malingering and how to look out for them Malingering to avoid a disciplinary hearing This podcast is supported by WorkNest and by Watershed and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading community for smart, ambitious HR Professionals). If you're an HR Professional, come and join me at www.hrsecretstour.com 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates - www.danielbarnett.co.uk Em...
S7E09 - Returning From Maternity Leave
November 21, 2023 00:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBIn this episode, the following topics will be discussed: Being clear on when maternity leave ends Taking care with changes to roles Managing flexible working requests This podcast is supported by WorkNest and by Watershed and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading community for smart, ambitious HR Professionals). If you're an HR Professional, come and join me at www.hrsecretstour.com 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates - www.danielbarnett.co.uk Employer’s guide to redundancy - go....
S7E08 - Defending Sex Discrimination Claims
November 14, 2023 00:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBIn this episode, the following topics will be discussed: Victim blaming The employer's defence Preparing cases for tribunal This podcast is supported by WorkNest and by Watershed and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading community for smart, ambitious HR Professionals). If you're an HR Professional, come and join me at www.hrsecretstour.com 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates - www.danielbarnett.co.uk Employer’s guide to redundancy - go.danielbarnett.com/free/redundancy My YouTub...
S7E07 - TUPE: part three
November 07, 2023 00:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBIn this episode, the final part of the three part series, you will learn about TUPE, including: managing TUPE redundancies changing terms and conditions This podcast is supported by WorkNest and by Watershed and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading community for smart, ambitious HR Professionals). If you're an HR Professional, come and join me at www.hrsecretstour.com 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates - www.danielbarnett.co.uk Employer’s guide to redundancy - go.danielbarnett.c...
S7E06 - TUPE: part two
October 31, 2023 00:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBLearn all about TUPE with Daniel Barnett in this three part series. This is part two. This podcast is supported by WorkNest and by Watershed and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading community for smart, ambitious HR Professionals). If you're an HR Professional, come and join me at www.hrsecretstour.com 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates - www.danielbarnett.co.uk Employer’s guide to redundancy - go.danielbarnett.com/free/redundancy My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk 💎 PRO...
TUPE: part two
October 31, 2023 00:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBLearn all about TUPE with Daniel Barnett in this three part series. This is part two. This podcast is supported by WorkNest and by Watershed and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading community for smart, ambitious HR Professionals). If you're an HR Professional, come and join me at www.hrsecretstour.com 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates - www.danielbarnett.co.uk Employer’s guide to redundancy - go.danielbarnett.com/free/redundancy My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk 💎 PRO...
S7E05 - TUPE: part one
October 23, 2023 23:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBLearn all about TUPE with Daniel Barnett in this three part series. This is part one. This podcast is supported by WorkNest and by Watershed and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading community for smart, ambitious HR Professionals). If you're an HR Professional, come and join me at www.hrsecretstour.com 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates - www.danielbarnett.co.uk Employer’s guide to redundancy - go.danielbarnett.com/free/redundancy My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk 💎 PROD...
S7E04 - Zero Hours Contracts
October 16, 2023 23:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBIn this episode, you’ll learn about zero hours contracts, including:- · employment status and zero hours contracts · the legal rights of zero hours staff · annual leave and holiday pay calculations This podcast is supported by WorkNest and by Watershed and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading community for smart, ambitious HR Professionals). If you're an HR Professional, come and join me at www.hrsecretstour.com 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates - www.danielb...
S7E03 - Criminal Offences Arising from Social Media Misuse
October 09, 2023 23:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBIn this episode, you’ll learn all about criminal offences arising from social media misuse. This podcast is supported by WorkNest and by Watershed and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading community for smart, ambitious HR Professionals). If you're an HR Professional, come and join me at www.hrsecretstour.com 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates - www.danielbarnett.co.uk Employer’s guide to redundancy - go.danielbarnett.com/free/redundancy My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk...
S7E02 - Holiday Pay
October 02, 2023 23:00 - 43 minutes - 30.3 MBIn this episode, you’ll learn about holiday pay, including:- · how much paid annual leave workers get · calculating holiday pay · Harpur Trust v Brazel This podcast is supported by WorkNest and by Watershed and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading community for smart, ambitious HR Professionals). If you're an HR Professional, come and join me at www.hrsecretstour.com 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates - www.danielbarnett.co.uk Employer’s guide to redundancy ...
S7E01 - Heat of the Moment Dismissals
September 25, 2023 23:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBIn this episode, you'll learn about: ambiguous v unambiguous words was there a dismissal or resignation? when might the dismissal be fair This podcast is supported by WorkNest and by Watershed and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading community for smart, ambitious HR Professionals). If you're an HR Professional, come and join me at www.hrsecretstour.com 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates - www.danielbarnett.co.uk Employer’s guide to redundancy - go.danielbarnett.com/free/redun...
S7E0 - Season 7 coming soon...
September 18, 2023 10:00 - 3 minutes - 2.3 MBThis podcast is supported by WorkNest and by Watershed and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading community for smart, ambitious HR Professionals). If you're an HR Professional, come and join me at www.hrsecretstour.com 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates - www.danielbarnett.co.uk Employer’s guide to redundancy - go.danielbarnett.com/free/redundancy My YouTube channel - www.youtubelegal.co.uk 💎 PRODUCTS, MEMBERSHIPS AND COURSES The Virtual Employment Law Academy – www.virtualemploymen...
S6E12 - Performance Dismissals (with Saul Margo)
June 12, 2023 23:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBIn this episode, you’ll learn about performance dismissals, including:- do warnings impact a performance management process? benefits and pitfalls of settlement agreements for underperforming employees when can you move straight to dismissal for poor performance? Daniel discusses the topic with Saul Margo from Outer Temple Chambers. This podcast is supported by rradar and by Breedon Consulting and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading community for smart, ambitious HR Professional...
S6E11 - Health and Safety (with Gus Baker)
June 05, 2023 23:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBIn this episode, you’ll learn about health and safety at work, including:- What duties do employers have to look after an employee's health and safety Does the duty extend to mental health? Is there a legal requirement to carry out a risk assessment for a pregnant person? Daniel discusses the topic with Gus Baker from Outer Temple Chambers. This podcast is supported by rradar and by Breedon Consulting and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading community for smart, ambitious HR Profes...
S6E10 - Disability Discrimination (with Karen Jackson)
May 29, 2023 23:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBIn this episode, you’ll learn about disability discrimination, including:- Considerations when an employee is absent with work-related stress or anxiety How a discrimination arising from disability claim works when there are multiple disabilities The balancing act between making reasonable adjustments and performance management Daniel discusses the topic with Karen Jackson from didlaw. This podcast is supported by rradar and by Breedon Consulting and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's l...
S6E9 - Whistleblowing (with Tom Croxford KC)
May 22, 2023 23:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBIn this episode, you’ll learn about whistleblowing, including:- How can you tell if something is a protected disclosure? What are the pros and cons of an interim relief application? When is a disclosure in the public interest? Daniel discusses the topic with Tom Croxford KC from Blackstone Chambers. This podcast is supported by rradar and by Breedon Consulting and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading community for smart, ambitious HR Professionals). 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law upd...
S6E8 - Conduct Dismissals (with Imogen Egan)
May 15, 2023 23:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBIn this episode, you’ll learn about conduct dismissals, including:- how to deal with misconduct that takes place outside of the workplace the interaction between misconduct dismissals and dismissals for some other substantial reason how to manage conduct issues where the employee suffers from poor mental health Daniel discusses the topic with Imogen Egan from Outer Temple Chambers. This podcast is supported by rradar and by Breedon Consulting and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leadin...
S6E7 - Grievances (with Darren Newman)
May 08, 2023 23:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBIn this episode, you’ll learn about grievances at work, including:- How to deal with employees raising multiple grievances The interaction between grievance and disciplinary procedures Dealing with grievances from an ex-employee Daniel discusses the topic with Darren Newman. This podcast is supported by rradar and by Breedon Consulting and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading community for smart, ambitious HR Professionals). Platinum Policy Package 2023 - up-to-date HR Policies fr...
S6E6 - Employee Data, Monitoring and Privacy (with Jeremy Scott-Joynt)
May 01, 2023 23:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBIn this episode, you’ll learn about employee data, monitoring and privacy, including:- When a subject access request is considered excessive The biggest pitfall employers fall into when capturing data Whether an employer needs consent to use work monitoring software? Daniel discusses the topic with Jeremy Scott-Joynt from Outer Temple Chambers. This podcast is supported by rradar and by Breedon Consulting and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading community for smart, ambitious HR P...
S6E5 - Union Recognition and Collective Bargaining (with Sarah Fraser-Butlin)
April 24, 2023 23:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBIn this episode, you’ll learn about union recognition and collective bargaining, including:- Top tips on dealing with a difficult union representative Who can be a companion to help represent employees in workplace formal processes? How to run collective bargaining negotiations Daniel discusses the topic with Sarah Fraser-Butlin from Cloisters Chambers. This podcast is supported by rradar and by Breedon Consulting and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading community for smart, ambiti...
S6E4 - Time Limits (with Rebecca Tuck KC)
April 17, 2023 23:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBIn this episode, you’ll learn about time limits in the employment tribunal, including:- The tests for getting an extension of time in the employment tribunal What does it mean when a discriminatory act extends over a period? Does lodging a grievance pause or extend the time limits? Daniel discusses the topic with Rebecca Tuck KC from Old Square Chambers. This podcast is supported by rradar and by Breedon Consulting and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading community for smart, ambit...
S6E3 - Restrictive Covenants (with Adam Solomon KC)
April 10, 2023 23:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MBIn this episode, you’ll learn about restrictive covenants, including:- How does an employer actually go about enforcing a restrictive covenant? In cases of constructive dismissal, are employees still bound by their restrictive covenants? Should time-limited restrictive convenants take probationary periods into account? Daniel discusses the topic with Adam Solomon KC from Littleton Chambers. This podcast is supported by rradar and by Breedon Consulting and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK...
S6E2 - Mental Health at Work (with Jodie Hill)
April 03, 2023 23:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBIn this episode, you’ll learn about mental health in the workplace, including:- How to reconcile the tension between poor performance and looking after employees mental health. How to become a mental health first aider Is an occupational health report better than a GP report? Daniel discusses the topic with Jodie Hill from Thrive Law. This podcast is supported by rradar and by Breedon Consulting and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading community for smart, ambitious HR Professional...
S6E1 - Tribunal Procedure (with Jude Shepherd)
March 27, 2023 23:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBIn this episode, you’ll learn about tribunal procedure, including:- Can a Claimant speak to the press while the case is ongoing? Are covert phone recordings admissible? What can you do if a witness is not available for the hearing? Daniel discusses the topic with Jude Shepherd from 42 Bedford Row. This podcast is supported by rradar and by Breedon Consulting and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading community for smart, ambitious HR Professionals). 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updat...
S5E11 - Top Wellbeing Tips for Lawyers
January 17, 2023 00:00 - 10 minutes - 7.35 MBIn this bonus episode, you’ll learn about wellbeing in the workplace. Our guests from Season 5 give you their top tips on wellbeing - the secret passageway to productivity. This podcast is supported by didlaw and by Recruitment HR and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading community for smart, ambitious HR Professionals). 📚 BOOKS My books include the Employment Law Handbook, Resolving Grievances and Deconstructing TUPE (see all books). 🎁 FREE STUFF Employment law updates - www.dan...
S5E10 - Stupid Tribunal Applications (with Michael Salter)
November 22, 2022 00:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBIn this episode, you’ll learn about stupid tribunal applications, including:- · what types of applications are common · unless orders and strike out applications · costs in the employment tribunal Daniel discusses the topic with Michael Salter from 42 Bedford Row. This podcast is supported by didlaw and by Recruitment HR and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading community for smart, ambitious HR Professionals). 📚 BOOKS My books include the Employment Law Handbook, ...
S5E9 - Flexible Working (with Rebecca Tuck KC)
November 15, 2022 00:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBIn this episode, you’ll learn about flexible working, including:- what’s happened during and since Covid what the government proposals for reform are what happens in the future if the proposals don’t go through Daniel discusses the topic with Rebecca Tuck KC from Old Square Chambers. This podcast is supported by didlaw and by Recruitment HR and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading community for smart, ambitious HR Professionals). 📚 BOOKS My books include the Em...
S5E8 - Life as a Law Centre Advisor (with Audrey Ludwig)
November 08, 2022 00:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBIn this episode, you’ll learn about a day in the life of a law centre advisor, including:- what a typical day working in a law centre involves how early settlement opportunities can be missed why it’s a myth that employment tribunals are so straightforward that you can represent yourself Daniel discusses the topic with Audrey Ludwig from Suffolk Law Centre. This podcast is supported by didlaw and by Recruitment HR and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading community for smart, ambi...
S5E7 - Grievances about Grievances (with Simon Stephen)
November 01, 2022 00:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBIn this episode, you’ll learn all about grievances in the workplace, including:- whether grievances actually solve anything what to do when you think a grievance is false or malicious how to deal with grievances raised during other processes, such as disciplinary or redundancy processes Daniel discusses the topic with Simon Stephen from Gowling WLG. This podcast is supported by didlaw and by Recruitment HR and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading community for smart, ambitious HR...
S5E6 - Constructive Dismissal (with Marc Jones)
October 24, 2022 23:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBIn this episode, you’ll learn about constructive dismissal, including:- · what amounts to a repudiatory breach? · waiving the breach · the 'last straw' doctrine Daniel discusses the topic with Marc Jones from Marjon Law. This podcast is supported by didlaw and by Recruitment HR and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading community for smart, ambitious HR Professionals). 📚 BOOKS My books include the Employment Law Handbook, Resolving Grievances and Deconstructing TU...
S5E5 - Social Media and Free Speech at Work (with Gus Baker)
October 17, 2022 23:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBIn this episode, you’ll learn about social media and free speech at work, including:- · dismissal following social media posts · protected beliefs under the Equality Act · how to deal with complaints about speech outside of work Daniel discusses the topic with Gus Baker from Outer Temple Chambers. This podcast is supported by didlaw and by Recruitment HR and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading community for smart, ambitious HR Professionals). 📚 BOOKS My books ...
S5E4 - Life as a Trade Union Official (with Tristan Ashby)
October 10, 2022 23:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBIn this episode, you’ll learn about the role of a trade union representative, including:- · balancing being an employee and trade union official · life as a chief executive of a trade union · individual casework v collective negotiations Daniel discusses the topic with Tristan Ashby from the Fire and Rescue Services Association. This podcast is supported by didlaw and by Recruitment HR and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading community for smart, ambitious HR Pro...
S5E3 - Tricky Issues with Pregnancy and Maternity Rights (with Betsan Criddle KC)
October 03, 2022 23:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBIn this episode, you’ll learn about the tricky issues associated with pregnancy and maternity rights in the workplace, including:- how pregnancy/maternity is legally different from other protected characteristics tricky pay issues, eg should women on maternity pay receive bonuses paid to other employees? tricky issues to do with redundancy, eg what happens when an employer realises that it doesn’t need the role any more, as there’s no impact on the business when the woman is off? Daniel ...
S5E3 - Tricky Issues with Pregnancy and Maternity Rights (with Betsan Criddle KC)
October 03, 2022 23:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBIn this episode, you’ll learn about the tricky issues associated with pregnancy and maternity rights in the workplace, including:- how pregnancy/maternity is legally different from other protected characteristics tricky pay issues, eg should women on maternity pay receive bonuses paid to other employees? tricky issues to do with redundancy, eg what happens when an employer realises that it doesn’t need the role any more, as there’s no impact on the business when the woman is off? Daniel ...
S5E2 - Reasonable Adjustments (with Kate Lea)
September 26, 2022 23:00 - 48 minutes - 33.7 MBIn this episode, you’ll learn about making reasonable adjustments in the workplace, including:- · what are reasonable adjustments? · when should employers make such adjustments? · common adjustments in the workplace Daniel discusses the topic with Kate Lea from didlaw. This podcast is supported by didlaw and by Recruitment HR and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading community for smart, ambitious HR Professionals). 📚 BOOKS My books include the Employment Law ...
S5E1 - Harassment (with Paul Livingston)
September 19, 2022 23:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBIn this episode, you’ll learn about workplace harassment, including:- · what is harassment? · employer’s liability and the statutory defence · how to deal with anonymous complaints Daniel discusses the topic with Paul Livingston from Outer Temple Chambers. This podcast is supported by didlaw and by Recruitment HR and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading community for smart, ambitious HR Professionals). 📚 BOOKS My books include the Employment Law Handbook, Resol...
S4E10 - Being a Good Witness (with Sean Jones QC)
June 13, 2022 23:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBIn 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 Daniel discusses the topic with Sean Jones QC from 11KBW. This podcast is supported by Hunter Law and by FeMan Consulting, and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading community for smart, ambitious HR Professionals). 📚 BOOKS My books include the Employment Law Handbook, Resolving Gr...
S4E9 - Life as an HR Consultant (with Donna Negus)
June 06, 2022 23:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBIn this episode, you’ll learn about the day-to-day life of an HR consultant and what their role involve , including:- what a typical day looks like marketing and attracting new clients dealing with clients and managing expectations onboarding new clients and using their software Daniel discusses the topic with Donna Negus from Sekoya. This podcast is supported by Hunter Law and by FeMan Consulting, and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading community for smart, ambitious HR Profess...
S4E8 - What next for the theory and practice of HRM? (with Professor Roger Seifert)
May 30, 2022 23:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBIn this episode, you’ll learn about the future for the theory and practice of HRM, including:- macro-economics: brexit, covid-19 etc. micro-economics: increase in part-time work, wage pressures etc. HRM fantasies HRM realities Daniel discusses the topic with Professor Roger Seifert. This podcast is supported by Hunter Law and by FeMan Consulting, and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading community for smart, ambitious HR Professionals). 📚 BOOKS My books include the Employment Law...
S4E7 - Employment Disputes in the MetaVerse (with Tarun Tawakley)
May 23, 2022 23:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBIn this episode, you’ll learn how employment law might cope – or not cope – with problems presented by emerging technology, including:- How people’s choice of avatars can throw up diversity issues. What happens if employees or managers ‘try on’ different skin colours? Should a pregnant woman at a job interview hide the fact she’s pregnant with her avatar, or use an avatar which shows her pregnancy? How does the duty to make reasonable adjustments engage when a physically disabled empl...
S4E6 - Landmark Cases in Labour Law (with Professors Alan Bogg and Anne Davies)
May 16, 2022 23:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBIn this episode, you'll discover some of the most important labour law cases from the past 50 years, including:- Iceland Frozen Foods v Jones Wilson v Associated Newspapers; Wilson v UK O’Kelly v Trusthouse Forte Autoclenz v Belcher Daniel discusses the topic with Professors Alan Bogg and Anne Davies. This podcast is supported by Hunter Law and by FeMan Consulting, and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading community for smart, ambitious HR Professionals). 📚 BOOKS My books include...
S4E5 - Paperless Working (with Michael Salter)
May 09, 2022 23:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBIn this episode, you’ll learn about the benefits of paperless working and how to make the most of technology to improve your productivity, including:- the advantages of paperless working making the most of paperless working during and outside of a hearing how to automate your systems of paperless working Daniel discusses the topic with Michael Salter from 42 Bedford Row. This podcast is supported by Hunter Law and by FeMan Consulting, and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading commu...
S4E4 - Employment Background Checks (with Mike Clyne)
May 02, 2022 23:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBIn this episode, you’ll learn how to conduct employment background checks including:- why do screening? what screening can be done? how does screening interact with an employees' right to private life? Daniel discusses the topic with Mike Clyne from FeMan Consulting. This podcast is supported by Hunter Law and by FeMan Consulting, and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading community for smart, ambitious HR Professionals). 📚 BOOKS My books include the Employment Law Handbook, Resolvi...
S4E3 - Definition of Disability (with Karen Jackson)
April 25, 2022 23:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBIn this episode, you’ll learn about the definition of disability under the Equality Act 2010, including:- the different limbs of the definition of disability; when fluctuating and recurring conditions qualify as a disability; whether covid 19 and long covid are disabilities; and invisible disabilities, and the challenges they present. Daniel discusses the topic with Karen Jackson from didlaw. This podcast is supported by Hunter Law and by FeMan Consulting, and by the HR Inner Circle (...
S4E2 - Workplace Mediation (with Antony Sendall)
April 18, 2022 23:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBIn this episode, you’ll learn about the value of workplace mediation and how it works, including:- when mediation is most effective what outcomes you can expect from mediation the costs involved Daniel discusses the topic with Antony Sendall from Littleton Chambers, who is also a Director of a Workplace mediation company called Mediation Rescue. This podcast is supported by Hunter Law and by FeMan Consulting, and by the HR Inner Circle (the UK's leading community for smart, ambitious H...